ParentsNext is a program that helps eligible parents plan and prepare for employment by the time their children go to school. The program can be compulsory or voluntary and is delivered in two streams—the Intensive Stream and the Targeted Stream. CHESS Connect delivers the Intensive Stream to participants.
At CHESS Connect our focus is on providing opportunity to families by strengthening connectedness in a safe and educational environment.
To be eligible for ParentsNext you must:
Meet one of the additional eligibility criteria:
For over 20 years CHESS Connect have been working with local people experiencing disadvantage to help them become ‘work ready.’ Our extensive knowledge of community and industry allow us to connect you with the training and support you need to prepare for employment after your children start school.