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2012 Good Business Forum Luncheon

Andrew Demetriou, AFL CEO, keynote speaker at the upcoming. Good Business Forum Luncheon. Friday 18th May, 2012

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2012 Scholarship Presentation Ceremony

Rhyll Dorrington (CEO), Caroline Doherty (Melbourne Airport), Terry Bracks (Chair) and Kim McAliney (Mayor of Wyndham).

The 2012 Western Chances Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held at the Wyndham Leisure Centre on March the 20th, 2012. Congratulations to all our new recipients.

Now over $2.1 million in scholarships awarded since 2003

Over 1,400 scholarship recipients
Over 2,730 scholarships awarded (including multiple renewals) at a current average value of $1000 per grant per year
Over $2.1 million invested directly in young people of Melbourne's West
A broad range of cultural and academic Opportunities Programs initiated across the western suburbs
Strong partnerships with businesses, schools, community groups, philanthropic foundations and individuals.

We invite you to learn more about our work – and ways you can contribute – on this website. Why not make a tax deductible online donation to our scholarship fund today?

We look forward to continuing to work with the western suburbs and broader community to ... Bring out the best in the West.

Western Chances Scholarship Recipient Testimony

In the year 2004/2005 I was awarded the Western Chances scholarship, due to my language barrier I was unable to express my emotions. I have succeeded ever since and received a scholarship from The University of Melbourne. I strongly believe that the opportunity Western Chances gave me lead me to being offered a position in the Bachelor of Oral Health course, as i struggled to even purchase a calculator in my early days. Five years down the track I have completed my course and also due to receive an award for my academic performance and to be listed on the Deans honours list. I am currently employed and I am grateful for the chance western chances gave, this is a wonderful organisation in particular for public students in the west who often struggle to get an opportunity to succeed academically. As a refugee my chances of making my dreams come true were limited, so once again thank you so much Western Chances.

Yours sincerely

Jamilla Aaden
Bayside College, paisley campus graduated year 2005

Terry Bracks (Chair, Board of Western Chances)