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Each year Western Chances organises a number of key events including the Good Business Forum, the Scholarship Award Ceremony and a range of Alumni events.

 

“If not for Western Chances, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Thank you very much for having such a positive impact and changing my life for the better. I wish everyone could have the opportunities I’ve been given.”
Joseph. Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne.

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Good Business Forum 2026
Oct
23
12:00 PM12:00

Good Business Forum 2026

  • Friday, October 23, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 2:30 PM 12:00 14:30
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Express you interest for the 2026 Good Business Forum!

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West Connect 2026
May
21
5:30 PM17:30

West Connect 2026

  • Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 7:15 PM 17:30 19:15
  • Whitten Oval, Women's Health and Leadership Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This special event is exclusively for our Western Chances alumni and tertiary recipients to connect, grow their networks, and build practical skills to support early career success.

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Western Chances 2026 Three Peaks Trek
Apr
17
to Apr 19

Western Chances 2026 Three Peaks Trek

  • Fri, Apr 17, 2026 7:00 AM 07:00 Sun, Apr 19, 2026 6:30 PM 18:30
  • Victorian High Country (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the 2026 Three Peaks Trek and raise vital funds to help young people in Melbourne’s west and Geelong achieve their dreams!

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Western Chances 2026 Scholarship Award Ceremony
Mar
25
6:00 PM18:00

Western Chances 2026 Scholarship Award Ceremony

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:30 PM 18:00 20:30
  • The Edge, Federation Square (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we celebrate the talented & motivated young people of Melbourne’s west at our 2026 Scholarship Award Ceremony, our favourite event of the year!

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21st Anniversary Gala
Oct
24
6:30 PM18:30

21st Anniversary Gala

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024
  • 6:30 PM 11:00 PM 18:30 23:00
  • Melbourne Town Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an evening of purpose, connection, and celebration at the Western Chances 21st Anniversary Gala. 

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We’re excited to share that our Geelong Chances program was awarded a grant from the Geelong Community Foundation at their annual Grant Gala, held at the Norlane ARC. 🎉 Our CEO Jackie Taylor and Geelong Programs Coordinator Jill Anderson were
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We’re excited to officially welcome Patrice O’Brien to the Western Chances Board! 🌟 Patrice is the Chief Employment and Engagement Officer at Victoria University, where she leads student employment, partnerships, and government and com
Highlights from our recent West Connect event!! 💼 📸 Our Western Chances recipients, alumni and supporters came together for an energising night of personal branding tips, LinkedIn insights, professional headshots and meaningful connections. ✨ It
Last month, our incredible recipients and alumni led the way on our 2026 Three Peaks Trek 🏔️🧡 Throughout the three days, they connected with supporters, helped fundraise for scholarships, and proudly represented Western Chances — playing an
Save the date 📅 Our flagship fundraising event is back, bringing together leaders across business, education and community to support young people in Melbourne’s west and Geelong. 🎉 An inspiring afternoon of connection and purpose, this i

Western Chances acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, the Boonwurrung, Woiwurrung, and Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and pays our deepest respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. We honour the ongoing connection to land, culture, and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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