Useful links
Below are links to websites that provide information about Australian Government services and programmes available to parents who are entering the workforce.
Centrelink
Centrelink is an agency of the Department of Human Services delivering a range of services to the community. This website can make it easier for you to explore your options, know what questions to ask and find out more about help you can get.
Child Support Agency
You can read the latest information on child support by visiting the Child Support Agency website.
Education Portal for Parents and Carers
The Education Portal is the online entry point to a comprehensive array of Australian Government information and services concerning all aspects and levels of education in Australia. On this part of the Education Portal, you can find information of particular interest to parents and carers.
Family Assistance Office (FAO)
The Family Assistance Office is a joint venture between four government agencies: the Department of Family and Community Services, the Australian Taxation Office, Centrelink and the Health Insurance Commission. It provides financial assistance and information to families.
Parents Toolbox
This toolbox is a useful and informative guide for Employment Services Providers who work with parents. You will find information to help you develop strategies to assist parents at a local level. It covers areas including generating reports on parents on the active caseload, childcare information, overcoming barriers faced by parent job seekers and strategies to attract parents.
Raising Children Network
This national parenting information website is a government funded resource that grew out of research into what parents and practitioners want and need (from the national Parenting Information Project). It is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to ensure every Australian child has the best possible start in life by supporting parents in their most important role. This non-profit website contains a complete range of in-depth information and tools for the full diversity of Australians caring for children aged 0 to 8 years old.
Understanding Money
This website provides information on how to put yourself in charge of your money and learn good financial habits. Information includes bugeting and saving, using and managing credit, investing, superannuation, protecting your money and where to go if you need advice. To read more, go to the Understanding Money website.
A parent's guide to Job Network (PDF 276KB)
If you are a parent, part-time or full-time work can give you financial independence. There is a range of Australian Government employment services and programmes to help you find work that suits you
Australian Apprenticeships
Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to ongoing employment or further education and training, and a great way to get the head start in the career you want.
Australian JobSearch
JobSearch provides a single point of access for job seekers. You'll find information about jobs and working conditions, careers and training, employment programmes and details of actual job and volunteering opportunities.
Job Explorer
Job Explorer is a comprehensive database of occupational attributes and job characteristics, including skills, knowledge, abilities, interests, work activities and tasks.
Job OutlookHelp with choosing a career. Find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information.
My Future
My Future is a website that provides information about career planning, as well as education and training options for Australian jobs.
Self employment
This page on Australian Workplace provides information on programmes and financial assistance to help you become self-employed. This includes the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS), the Indigenous Capital Assistance Scheme, and the Indigenous Self Employment Programme. You'll also find links to business.gov.au, which has detailed information on setting up a small business.
Wages and Conditions
WageNet provides information about wages and conditions of employment in Australia for work covered by federal awards and agreements.