Parent Pathways

Supporting you on your parenting journey

Parenting support for you

Bridging the Gap is proud to be a provider of Parent Pathways – a voluntary service providing personalised and financial support to eligible parents and carers of children up to the age of 6 years.

Parent Pathways is all about parents and carers and your individual needs. With the help of a qualified mentor, you can receive flexible support to help with any personal, study or work goals.

Who is Parent Pathways for?

Parent Pathways is for parents and carers who:

  • have a child aged under 6
  • are not in paid employment
  • live in an area where there is a Parent Pathways provider.

Receiving one of these payments:

  • Parenting Payment
  • Carer Payment
  • Special Benefit.

Eligibility includes those who are not getting a Centrelink payment, and are either:

  • Under 22 years old
  • an early school leaver (parents who don’t have a year 12 qualification)
  • a First Nations parent or carer.

What support is available?

We offer a range of support options, including working with a mentor to find activities, services and training that meets your needs. Some services on offer include:

  • language or literacy programs
  • support to find a child care centre and help with child care costs
  • financial support, for example to help with the cost of training courses, text books or to purchase a computer
  • referral to supports such as financial information services or family and domestic violence support services
  • training, such as a short course at the local TAFE
  • career guidance.


Taking part in the service is voluntary and flexible. You can choose to join, leave, take a break and come back at any time. We are focused on your individual needs.

How does Parent Pathways work?

Parent Pathways is entirely voluntary and focused on your individual needs and circumstances. If you choose to take part, you will work together with a mentor to develop a plan that suits you and your family. 

Parenting is busy work, and you don’t need to do anything that doesn’t fit in with your family life. If an activity doesn’t work for you or your situation changes, your mentor can help you find the right services or activities. If you need more support, your mentor can help you access services in the local community.

You might attend appointments in person, over the phone or online. If you do attend in person, your children are always welcome. Our service is family friendly, so if you need to reschedule or cancel appointments, that’s okay.

Once you and your mentor develop a Goal Plan, you’ll receive ongoing support to achieve your goals.

Call us today for a friendly chat on 08 9419 2553 or email us at mailbox@bridgingthegap.org.au and find out how we can support you.

Parent Pathways. An Australian Government initiative.
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Where to find us

Armadale

49a William Street
Armadale WA 6112

Cannington

Suite 7/7 Pattie Street,
Cannington WA 6107