When Rosemary joined Parent Pathways, she was determined to create stability for her family. With personalised mentoring and access to wellbeing and training opportunities, she was able to build on her strengths, grow her confidence and shape a brighter future for herself and her family.
Meet Rosemary
After a mental health scare forced her to leave her job, mother of 5, Rosemary, felt uncertain about the future. Determined to create better opportunities for her family, Rosemary reached out to Parent Pathways, and everything started to change.
Building a foundation for the future
Through Parent Pathways, Rosemary received personalised coaching and mentoring, a referral for mental health support, and encouragement to focus on building her confidence. Her mentor also gave her practical help to prepare for future work opportunities, which included being connected with training options that matched her goals.
As a young First Nations mother, being welcomed into a supportive and culturally safe environment was important to Rosemary.
“From my very first appointment I felt like I was really listened to. I spoke about my life story, and my mentor Petrice shared some of her own experiences.” – Rosemary
During her initial conversations with her provider, Rosemary shared her aspirations to work on her confidence as the focus for her personal growth.
“It was comforting to have someone to talk to who wasn’t just family. I received some great tips and ideas on how to boost my confidence and grow as a person.” – Rosemary
A new chapter of confidence
With the right support behind her from Parent Pathways, Rosemary started to rebuild her life with newfound confidence. Her mentor, Patrice, has been a steady source of encouragement throughout her journey, drawing on her own lived experiences and her commitment to giving back to the community.
“As a Parent Pathways mentor, I find true fulfilment in building authentic relationships, offering encouragement and helping others recognise their strengths.” – Parent Pathways mentor, Petrice
Guided by this support, Rosemary continues to build her confidence, setting goals for the future and exploring opportunities that once felt out of reach. The encouragement and guidance she received through Parent Pathways helped her regain confidence and take positive steps toward creating a better future for herself and her family.
Rosemary’s journey highlights the impact of Parent Pathways, showing that with the right support, there is no limit to what people can achieve. Across Australia, the service recently reached a major milestone of more than 30,000 parents supported in pursuing their education and employment goals.
More information
Parent Pathways is a voluntary service that provides personalised assistance and financial support to eligible parents and carers of children up to the age of 6 years.
Parent Pathways is about parents and carers and their individual needs. With the help of a qualified mentor, you can receive flexible support to assist with any personal, study or work goals.
To find out more about the Parent Pathways service, visit Parent Pathways.