{"id":98851,"date":"2025-03-07T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=98851"},"modified":"2025-03-05T21:09:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:09:05","slug":"from-struggles-to-strength-empowering-parents-on-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/from-struggles-to-strength-empowering-parents-on-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"From struggles to strength: empowering parents on International Women’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. It is also a reminder of the challenges many women\u2014particularly mothers\u2014face when trying to build a better future for themselves and their children.<\/p>\n

At Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, the Parent Pathways program is helping parents overcome those challenges, providing free support to help them gain confidence, explore study or employment options, and connect with vital services.<\/p>\n

For Samara Mabbott, regional manager of Parent Pathways in Geelong and Ballarat, this mission is deeply personal.<\/p>\n

“I know firsthand what it’s like to struggle, to feel isolated, and to fight for a better future – not just for myself, but for my son,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Parent Pathways exists to make sure other parents don’t have to go through it alone.”<\/p>\n

A personal journey of growth<\/p>\n

Like many women, Samara faced obstacles in her career. As a young mother, she struggled to find stability. But with the right support, she was able to build a career that now helps others in similar situations.<\/p>\n

Over seven years, she has worked her way up from a Parent Coach to a leader overseeing multiple regions, mentoring teams, and expanding the reach of Parent Pathways.<\/p>\n

“I’ve been where many of our participants are now, and I want them to know there’s a way forward,” she said.<\/p>\n

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Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services’ Parent Pathways program helps parents overcome challenges around building a better future for themselves and their children.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“If you know where to go for help, you won’t have the problems I had.”<\/p>\n

How Parent Pathways is changing lives<\/p>\n

Parent Pathways supports parents with young children by providing:<\/p>\n

One-on-one coaching and career guidance<\/p>\n

Help with confidence building and goal setting<\/p>\n

Connection to study, training and job opportunities<\/p>\n

Links to childcare and other community services<\/p>\n

For many women, balancing parenting responsibilities while trying to plan for the future can feel overwhelming. Parent Pathways helps lighten that load, offering practical support and a network of encouragement.<\/p>\n

A call to action for International Women’s Day<\/p>\n

This International Women’s Day, Samara hopes to inspire other women\u2014particularly mothers\u2014to take the first step toward a brighter future.<\/p>\n

“No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to do it alone,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Parent Pathways is here to support you.”<\/p>\n

If you have young children and want help planning your next steps, Parent Pathways is free and here to help.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to 1300 000 175 or head to djerriwarrh.org.au\/parent-pathways<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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