The Victoriaworks for parents returning to work program has now closed, as all funding has been used.
Parents that do not hold a post school qualification may be eligible for assistance with course fees through the Victorian Training Guarantee program.
Please see http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/get-training/get-funding for additional information.

About the Program

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The Victoriaworks for parents returning to work program supports people back into work through broadening and deepening skills. The program provides support to parents to return to work after an absence caring for children. Grants of up to $1000 are available which can be used to cover any costs associated with approved training such as books and materials, course fees, transport and childcare.

The grant activation depends on engagement by the participant in training provided by a registered training provider, including:

  • TAFE Institutions;
  • Registered Training Organisations – registered under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 to deliver training and issue qualifications for nationally recognised training;
  • ACE organisations – an ACE organisation is an organisation which is recognised by the appropriate Regional Council of Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) a meeting the Guidelines and Conditions to Determine Eligibility of Adult Community Education Organisations.
  • Universities (in relation to both short vocational orientated courses and other mainstream university education).

Training

Training under the program must be in courses that:

  • Increase work-related skills;
  • Improve future job and/or earning prospects; and/or
  • Prepare the participant for re-entry to the workforce in the next 12 months.
  • Such courses may be industry specific or generic and in either a non-accredited short course or an accredited course, including module/s of an accredited course.

Providing that the participant is enrolling in appropriate training as described above, there is no requirement for funds to be spent primarily on course fees (for more condition please refer to What Can and Cannot be Claimed).