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ParentsNext supporting families every step of the way

Shiana has been working hard to achieve her dream of becoming a Lawyer and she’s well on her way! Through the ParentsNext program she’s received tailored support and guidance and has put her plans into action, finding work, starting study and smashing her goals. As a mum of three, it hasn’t always been an easy journey balancing being a parent and building the life she wants.

I would never have imagined I would be in the position I am in today!

Shiana, ParentsNext customer


When we first met Shiana in 2019, she dreamt of a better life for herself and her children. She wanted to find work – and one day study to become a Lawyer – but she didn’t know where to start and was looking for some extra support. She was also in a difficult relationship and had unstable housing which was causing a lot of stress. Things escalated and as a result, she and her two children could no longer stay.

After being kicked out of the house they were living in, she called her ParentsNext Coach, Kiriana, who immediately took Shiana and her kids out for milkshakes where they created a plan to access emergency accommodation and essential items – a big relief to know she had somewhere safe to stay with her family.

Fast forward and now a mum of three after welcoming a baby boy, Shiana has been employed since February 2022 and is enjoying the financial security her job brings and learning more skills to open up future job opportunities. She is also well on her way to becoming a Lawyer, enrolling in Certificate III in Legal Studies. Through our ParentsNext program we were able to provide funding for a laptop, so Shiana can complete her studies from home flexibly.

The ParentsNext program has helped me with my wellbeing, and career choices. I have been brought out of my comfort zone, and I now believe I can achieve things that I want to do in life.

Shiana, ParentsNext customer

We’re so thrilled to be able to support Shiana to achieve her goals and we can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next. ParentsNext provides practical and tailored support for parents to help them develop their skills and achieve their goals. Ready to take the next step? Check out our ParentsNext page for more info or give our team a call on 1300 139 920 to find out more.

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Samantha shares her journey to success

At Campbell Page, every customer has a great story to share! We caught up with ParentsNext  customer Samantha to chat about her journey with Campbell Page from a stay at home mum to finding her confidence (and work).

We can all agree that being a Mum is one of the most important jobs, but when it came to doing something for herself, that’s where Samantha struggled. “I wasn’t very outgoing…I lacked self-confidence” she explained.  Due to distance and health issues it was hard to find the right support from her network “I was more the support person to others”.

That’s where Campbell Page stepped in and from the first appointment things started to change. “After the first appointment… I had more confidence than I thought!”.  Samantha and her ParentsNext Coach, Kiri, got to work creating a plan to help Samantha uncover her goals for her future. Samantha went on to successfully complete hospitality studies including RSA, RCG, Barista training and food handling and as a result, landed a job!

“Kiri assured me she would support me getting into courses and this made me excited about possible work in the future.”

 “[Life has] improved now. [I] have a good job in hospitality which has improved stability for my family. My confidence has increased, and it has helped in [my] work.”

This stability, newfound confidence and opportunity to uncover her goals and passion have helped Samantha explore a whole new path for herself. She’s now completing an IT course in the hopes of pursuing a career in the field “[I] feel more confident in my ability to study and work.” When asked what her advice was to other parents who are looking to get back into work, Samantha said:

“Don’t be afraid to ask for support. I would definitely recommend Campbell Page”

If you’d like support to find work, (and keep it) visit our website or call our friendly team on 1300 139 920.