ways2work - Parents and carers
Other government assistance
Victorian Government
Business Victoria offers a range of Programs, Grants and Assistance for people starting their own business.
Australian Government
Workplace.gov.au
This is a good place to start. You can find information on careers, job seeking, self employment, support and training. There is also specific up-to-date information on payments and allowances for Families and Carers.
Centrelink
Centrelink is the Australian Government agency that provides social security payments and services including family assistance payments. Their online services include publications and forms. It is also the gateway to Job Network which assesses, registers and refers job seekers.
Job Network
A Job Network member will provide you with a range of advice and training to help you find a job, write your resume and arrange job interviews. You can either register directly with a Job Network member or be referred through Centrelink’s Job Search Support.
Jobwise
An online information portal with links and resources to help mature age job seekers.
JET Child Care
Provides extra help with the cost of approved child care to support parents who undertake study, work or job search activities.
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