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Returning to Earning
The Returning to Earning
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.
Participant Eligibility
The Returning to Earning grants will support parents to
return to work who:
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Have been absent from education, accredited
training* and the workforce for over two years
while caring for children |
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Are currently unemployed and wish to return to
work, preferably in the next 12 months **
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Have not worked for more than 4 months full
time, or equivalent part-time, in the last 2
years |
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Are Australian residents living in Victoria***
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Will enrol in training to improve their
workforce skills and/or earning potential
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Have not received a grant under the program
Parents Returning to Work |
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Were unable to activate their Parents Returning
to Work grant due to unforseen circumstances.
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Accredited English Language training is an
exception to this condition |
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For the purposes of the Returning to Earning
program, 'unemployed' is deemed to include paid
employment for less than 6.5 hours per week. |
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TPV holders are deemed as eligible residents |
Returning to Earning Website |
