WELCOME
OCTEC A Caring ParentsNext Partner
Helping parents reach their goals
- A you receiving a Parenting Payment
- Have a youngest child under six years of age
- Reside in an OCTEC ParentsNext employment region
Watch and learn about ParentsNext
Helping parents reach their goals
ParentsNext is a pre-employment program funded by the Australian Government. For more information visit the Australian Government website.
TESTIMONIALS
OCTEC helped me to complete my studies and then secure a fulltime job in my Indigenous community. I am still involved with OCTEC Savvy Parents although I’ve exited the program, taking part in Parent Advisory Groups, as well as promoting OCTEC to young First Australian m
Kym
TESTIMONIALS
Robyn and OCTEC ParentsNext helped me to grow my skillset. They paid for me to attend an English course at TAFE. OCTEC paid for a computer to help me study. I have started in a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Through contacts at my local church, I was offe
TESTIMONIALS
I went to OCTEC’s parents’ service in Maclean. My Consultant, Michelle, took the time to listen to what I had to say. We both agreed I should stay in construction, as this was a sector I knew, but in a role that was easier for me to manage. Working with OCTEC, I discove
Aijal
TESTIMONIALS
OCTEC ParentsNext I gained the knowledge and skills needed for me to be able to enter the industry I wanted during my time with, and I was supported in my journey. I gained confidence in my skills and was able to build upon them.
Shannen
Introducing parents as they begin their journey of discovery
‘The Power Of Me’ is the first book we published, which showcases the success of OCTEC ParentsNext Participants in discovering themselves and what they want. We then follow them as they reach their goals. They share their stories to inspire others.
Continue to witness the path of self-determination in our second book
Our second book, ‘Believe in Me’ profiles the next chapter for those we met initially, as they share how their how participating in our parent service changed their lives. It also provides further inspiration from our communities and introduces OCTEC’s Savvy Parents service.