NSW Returning to Full-Time Work After Separation?

[Michael Gibson]

Is there a requirement for the parent caring for the children, following separation, to return to full-time employment once the children reach a certain age?

 

[Blessing]

The only place I know of with such a requirement is Centerlink. A recipient of single parenting payment ceases eligibility when youngest child reaches age of 8, then they move to Newstart which requires them to actively look for employment.

 

[Lennon]

The only place I know of with such a requirement is centerlink. A recipient of single parenting payment ceases eligibility when youngest child reaches age of 8, then they move to newstart which requires them to actively look for employment.

Only 15 hours a week though, not full time. Heaven forbid that a single parent might have to work more than 3 hours a day. My ex works exactly that many hours a week lol.