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The bad bits of ParentsNext just came back

  • Written by: Simone Casey, Research Associate, Future Social Service Institute, RMIT University
The bad bits of ParentsNext just came backNIKOLAY OSMACHKO/Pexels

On Monday “mutual obligation” was switched back on for programs such as ParentsNext.

In the case of ParentsNext that means parents selected for it are required to

  • attend initial and three-monthly appointments (by phone/online if preferred)

  • negotiate and agree to a participation plan

  • participate in and report on...

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