ACYC’s parental engagement programme supports families experiencing long-term unemployment and financial hardship. In recent years: 40+ parents accessed basic skills training 65% progressed into entry-level employment (school meals, cleaning, care work) Several advanced into professional roles including nursing, teaching, and social work By strengthening parental employment pathways, ACYC improves household income stability and models positive employment behaviours for young people. This holistic approach ensures whole-family transformation, not just individual intervention.