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Western Chances announces new CEO, Jackie Taylor
Western Chances announces new CEO, Jackie Taylor

Western Chances is delighted to announce the appointment of Jackie Taylor as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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Sophie LunnApril 15, 2025
An announcement from our Founding Chair Terry Bracks – CEO Departure
Sophie LunnDecember 4, 2024
Elizabeth's Story
Elizabeth's Story

She arrived as an immigrant in 2017 to live with her father and his wife, having no other family in Australia…

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Sophie LunnFebruary 14, 2022
Australian lawyer has big dreams
Australian lawyer has big dreams

Western Chances alumna Mel is an Australian lawyer…

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Sophie LunnNovember 29, 2021
Meet our STAR alumna!
Meet our STAR alumna!

Katharine is a multiple scholarship recipient and a member of our board sub-committee, The Scholarship Team for Advice and Review (STAR)…

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Sophie LunnAugust 2, 2021
A drive to succeed
A drive to succeed

Scholarship recipient Denisa completed VCE last year, and achieved an ATAR of 94.30, a remarkable achievement…

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Sophie LunnJuly 7, 2021
Engineering the future
Engineering the future

Sana’s kicking goals at RMIT University, studying a manufacturing and mechatronics engineering degree…

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Sophie LunnMay 19, 2021
Celebrating our graduating alumni
Celebrating our graduating alumni

It was wonderful celebrating our 2020 alumni at the Scholarship Award Ceremony…

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Sophie LunnMay 10, 2021
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Did you know that 88% of the costs for students attending government schools go toward items like study materials, devices, and textbooks – not tuition?

These aren’t extras. They’re essentials.

These essential items are crucial fo
Hugh is a driven university student with big ambitions, but growing up in a single-parent household in these difficult times has its own set of challenges. 

Luckily, Western Chances is able to cover expenses like Hugh’s myki and textbooks, eas
As the cost of living rises, more families are feeling the strain. The number of families worried they can’t afford school essentials has surged, jumping from 29% last year to over 45% this year.

When costs go up, we won’t let a young pe
Big moments in Geelong! 🎉

Our Program Coordinator Jill had the absolute pleasure of meeting with our newest recipients, Farzana and Mehdi from Northern Bay College, at our Scholarship Award Ceremony!

Special moments like these mark a huge mileston
When costs go up, we won’t let their chance go down.

Families are facing a cost-of-living crisis, and school essentials like textbooks, uniforms, stationery, and laptops are often the first to go. These aren’t extras - they’re the
What makes our Scholarship Award Ceremony truly special are the full-circle moments we get to witness. ✨ 

We're incredibly grateful to have an inspiring alumni community who continue to give back — offering honest insights and reflections
Our inspiring recipients and alumni are at the core of everything we do. That’s why we take pride in providing them the opportunity to take the lead on stage!

Throwing it back to our Scholarship Award Ceremony earlier this year, where recipien
Last week one of our valued scholarship recipients, Billy, was named Young Citizen of the Year by Brimbank City Council! 👏 

Billy has long been committed to creating opportunities for young people. He’s co-chaired the Brimbank Youth Coun
Scholarship recipient Amanda delivered a beautiful performance at our Scholarship Award Ceremony earlier this year, singing to over 400 people! 🎤 ⚡

Amanda’s journey with Western Chances began in Year 9, and she’s now pursuing a Certific

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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