Parent Pathways, delivered by the Australian Government, is a voluntary service that provides personalised and financial support to eligible parents and carers of young children.
The service offers a range of support options, including working with a mentor to find activities, services and training that meets your needs. You can find out more about the support available at Parent Pathways.
The service delivery in Playford, Gawler, and surrounding local government areas offers:
- Language or literacy programs
- Support to find a childcare place for your child
- Referral to supports such as financial information services and family and domestic violence support services
- Financial support, for example to help with the cost of training courses or to purchase a computer
- Training, such as a short course at your local TAFE
- Career guidance.
If a parent or carer chooses to participate, they can also choose to leave, take a break or come back at any time. The service is focused on parents.
The Parent Pathways service will close for the holiday period from 12:30 pm local time on Tuesday 24 December 2024. The service re-opens 9 am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Our locations
If you’re in the local area and have been referred to Parent Pathways, delivered by the Australian Government, see our sites and servicing hours below:
| Location | Address | Servicing days | Open hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City Centre | Raleigh Chambers Level 1, 50 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth SA 5112 | Monday - Friday | 09:00am – 5:00pm |
| Evanston Gardens Community Centre | 65 Angle Vale Road Evanston Gardens SA 5116 | Every Tuesday | 10:00am – 3:00pm |
| Gawler Civic Centre | 89-91 Murray Street Gawler SA 5118 | Every Wednesday | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Burton Community Hub | 380 Waterloo Corner Burton SA 5110 | 2nd and 4th Thursdays per month | 09:30am - 2:30pm |
| Virginia Institute | 19 Old Port Wakefield Road Virginia SA 5120 | 1st and 3rd Thursday per month | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
I’m interested! How do I get in touch?
Parent Pathways is being delivered by the Australian Government to eligible parents and carers who reside in:
- Playford LGA
- Gawler LGA
- some other areas in surrounding LGAs.
If you’d like to get in contact, please reach out to us on (08) 7285 2300 or email us at parentpathways@dewr.gov.au
Service delivery
Parent Pathways, delivered by the Australian Government, is a channel for direct feedback about the service. This service delivery builds Australian Public Service capability and leadership.