Parent Career Conversation Starter Kit
Help families have productive career conversations at home. Conversation prompts, modern career fact sheets, and fun activities — all backed by research.
What's in the kit
- 10 conversation starter cards with open-ended prompts
- Modern career fact sheets — myths vs. reality
- 5 career exploration activities (30 mins each)
- Pathway quick-reference guide (uni, TAFE, trades, etc.)
- Research-backed do's and don'ts for career chats
Sample conversation starters
"If you could solve one problem in the world, what would it be?"
"What do you enjoy doing so much that you lose track of time?"
"What does a great day at work look like to you?"
+ 7 more in the full kit
Why it matters
Parents are the #1 influence
Research shows parents have more impact on career decisions than teachers, peers, or media combined
Careers have changed
Many parents don't know about careers that didn't exist 10 years ago — this kit bridges the gap
Coming soon: 10 languages
We are working on translations into the top 10 community languages in Australia
How to Use the Kit
Download & print
Get the kit emailed to you. Print the conversation cards and fact sheets, or read them on screen.
Pick a card
Choose a conversation starter card. No preparation needed — just start talking.
Explore together
Use the fact sheets and activities to go deeper. No pressure — just genuine curiosity.