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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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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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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
  • Google Calendar ICS

Express you interest for the 2026 Good Business Forum!

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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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Western Chances was proud to partner with RMIT University, who generously awarded 10 notebook computer grants valued at up to $1,000 each to support our scholarship recipients beginning their studies at the university. Delivered through the RMIT Eq
Our inspiring recipients and alumni are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we love seeing them take the stage. At last month’s Scholarship Award Ceremony, we were inspired by their confidence and leadership, with recipient Wen as
Last week, Western Chances was honoured to welcome Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, to our Footscray office. Hosted by Founding Chair Terry Bracks and CEO Jackie Taylor, Her Excellency met with our
Three peaks. Three days. One incredible community effort! 🙌 A huge thank you to IG, Cirka, Melbourne Airport, Kinetic and Victoria University and our amazing recipients and alumni for taking on the challenge collectively raising almost $40,000 tow
And they are off!!! 🏔️✨ Good luck to our trekkers from Western Chances, IG, Cirka, Melbourne Airport, Kinetic and Victoria University starting their three-day journey across three peaks- Mt Timbertop, Mt Stirling, and Mt Buller!! Over the next
Congratulations to Kathrine Rix, recipient of the Helen Worladge Award 🏆✨ The Helen Worladge Award recognises an outstanding school nominator who displays commitment to nominating young people for Western Chances scholarships. Kathrine has been
Our April Newsletter is almost here! 📬 Don’t miss your chance to be the first to hear about all things Western Chances with exclusive opportunities and exciting updates! 👉 Subscribe now using the link in bio!
Congratulations to Denisa, our 2026 Lynne Wannan Award recipient! 🎉 The Lynne Wannan Award recognises a Western Chances scholarship recipient or alum who demonstrates outstanding community involvement, leadership and commitment to helping others.
Meet Becky and Sebastian🏔️ As Western Chances recipient and alumni representatives, they’re taking on the Three Peaks Trek (17–19 April) to give back and help open doors for young people in our community. Motivated by connection, com
"The teenager who wouldn't stand in a group photo was now onstage at one of the most symbolically significant evenings in Western Chances’ history.” The room fell completely still as our recipient speaker, Hugh, shared his powerful

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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