Free Resource Pack

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.

Download the free conversation kit

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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

Designed with input from career advisers and parents
Free to download, share, and print

How to Use the Kit

1

Download & print

Get the kit emailed to you. Print the conversation cards and fact sheets, or read them on screen.

2

Pick a card

Choose a conversation starter card. No preparation needed — just start talking.

3

Explore together

Use the fact sheets and activities to go deeper. No pressure — just genuine curiosity.

Want to engage parents at scale?

TEX connects parents to their child's career journey through shared pathway plans, event notifications, and progress updates.