The ACT Women’s Return to Work (RTW) Grants Program supports women who have been out of the workforce for an extended period onto pathways to employment. Successful applicants can access a $1,000 grant which can be used for a range of activities and resources including:

• education and training fees;

• educational expenses like textbooks computers/software and transport to courses/study;

or

• work-related expenses like clothing, uniforms and equipment, and childcare.

Click here to find out more about the Return to Work Grant and apply online!

Free Workshops for Women Returning to Work

Are you a mature aged woman seeking employment?

The Women 50+ - Reclaiming your Mojo workshop is for older women, with a focus on supporting women to recognise, and have confidence in, re-marketing their skills and recognising their transferable skills. The workshops will run once a week, over four weeks and will also include a post workshop catch up and one-on-one mentoring sessions as a follow up to the workshops. Starting February 2022.

Have you thought about starting your own business but don’t know where to start?

The Exploring Pathways and Relationships to Self-Employment workshops, will cover the knowledge and steps required to register and maintain a small business, as well as develop relationship and networking skills. These workshops will run once a week for three weeks. Starting early 2022.

To register for the workshops or if you have a question about the Return to Work Program, contact:

Phone: 6205 2885 (Women’s Return to Work Grants Coordinator)

Email: RTW@act.gov.au

Individual students are encouraged to submit a creative drawing, artwork or poster for International Day of People with Disability that incorporates the theme ‘Grow Inclusion’.

A high-resolution photograph, scan or electronic copy of the original artwork must be submitted and attached to the online entry form (hard copies of original artworks will not be accepted).

The student competition will be judged across three categories – junior (year K-3), middle (years 4-6) and senior (years 7-12). The winner of each category will receive a $250 gift voucher.

Please refer to the competition Terms and Conditions – Student category for further details.

Submit your entry to the Grow Inclusion Schools Competition by completing the fields below. Please note that entrants under the age of 18 must get their parent or guardian to complete the Consent section at the bottom of the form.

See more here: https://www.idpwd.com.au/growinclusion/

Our service aims to enhance the development, health and emotional wellbeing of children by supporting parents and carers and connecting them with the network of services available to families in Canberra and surrounding areas.

Phone: (02) 6287 3833

Email: parentline@parentlineact.org.au