| Parents Returning to Earning |
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The Returning to Earning program provides support for 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. To qualify for up to $1000 in PRTE funding, you: • Have been absent from education, accredited training* and the workforce for over 2 years while caring for children; and • Are currently unemployed** and wish to return to work, preferably in the next 12 months; and • Have not worked for more than 4 months full time, or equivalent part-time, in the last 2 years; and • Are an Australian resident living in Victoria***;and • Will enrol in training to improve your workforce skills and/or earning potential; and • Have not received a grant under the program Parents Returning to Work; or • Were unable to activate your Parents Returning to Work grant due to unforeseen circumstances. More information can be found at http://www.parentsreturntowork.net.au *Accredited English Language training is an exception to this condition Contact: Diversitat Training Phone: 03 5224 2329 Fax: 03 5224 2328 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |