ABSTRACT
The high rate of joblessness among single-parent families in Australia, relative to other organisation for OECD countries has resulted in the development of various government initiatives designed to support single parents to prepare for and gain employment. The ParentsNext pilot program that began in March 2016, in 10 socially and economically deprived areas throughout Australia, is the most recent Federal Government program aimed at connecting parents with young children into local activities that will build their confidence, skills, and networks and ultimately prepare for future employment. The ParentsNext pilot program is delivered through contracted providers in each of the 10 disadvantaged areas. WISE Employment, a national not-for-profit organization together with its local partner, Youth Family and Community Connections, delivers the pilot program in Burnie, Tasmania. This article discusses the findings of a study, which examined the implementation of ParentsNext in Burnie and provides insights to inform and improve practice outcomes.
SOURCE: Gallet, Wilma and Laufer, Ary. “Positive Engagement and Support for Single?parent Families: Building bridges across sector boundaries.’ Australian Journal of Public Administration [First published: 05 September 2018] https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8500.12344
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