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Formally called Parents Returning to Earning (PRTE)

A Victorian State Government Initiative

The Parents Returning to Earning Program is an initiative of the Victorian State Government, administered by Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES).

The program provides a grant of up to $1,000 to assist parents planning to return to employment after an absence caring for dependent children.

Are you eligible for a $1,000 grant?

If you are an eligible parent you can claim the grant (up to $1,000) to cover the costs of a training course through Australian College QED (ACQ). What's more, Australian College will subsidise up to a further $300 off course fees if your chosen course is For over $1,000.

Example:

If your course is $1,300 the grant will cover $1,000 and Australian College will subsidise the remaining $300. This means your entire course is FREE to you.

Eligibility for the $1,000 grant is established by evidence that the parent meets all the following criteria:

• Are Australian residents living in Victoria
• Are currently unemployed and wish to return to work, preferably in the next 12 months
• Have been absent from education, accredited training and the workforce for over two years while caring for children
• Have not worked for more than 4 months full time, or equivalent part-time, in the last 2 years
• Will enrol in training to improve their workforce skills and/or earning potential
• Have not received a grant under the program Parents Returning to Work
• Were unable to activate their Parents Returning to Work grant due to unforseen circumstances.
  

The program has a strong employment focus. Training approved through the program will therefore be in courses that increase work-related skills or improve job prospects.

How to complete an online application for a $1,000 Grant