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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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Elise RokaApril 15, 2025
An announcement from our Founding Chair Terry Bracks – CEO Departure
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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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Elise RokaFebruary 14, 2022
Australian lawyer has big dreams
Australian lawyer has big dreams

Western Chances alumna Mel is an Australian lawyer…

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Elise RokaNovember 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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Elise RokaAugust 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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Elise RokaJuly 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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Elise RokaMay 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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Elise RokaMay 10, 2021
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Congratulations to Adrian and Billy who recently completed their Winter Round internships at Maribyrnong City Council👏

Reflecting on their internships they shared:
💬 "I came in with a curiosity to learn more about local government, and I
Our Good Business Forum is this Friday! 🎉 

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Melbourne Town Hall for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the talented young people of Melbourne’s west and Geelong. 

Get ready for an unforgettable event
🎓 Earlier this year we awarded 1,016 scholarships to secondary and tertiary students — our biggest renewal round yet! 

This milestone highlights the growing demand for support as rising living costs puts essentials like textbooks, computers,
🌟 Welcome to the team, Laiba! 🌟 

Laiba has joined the Western Chances team in a short-term Admin Support role within our Programs team, where she’s providing assistance with the Western Chances Scholarship Program, supporting special events,
🎟️ Exciting news — Our raffle is back for 2025! 🎟️

Get ready for the opportunity to win over $15,000 worth of incredible prizes! 

Some of these include:
🌴 A luxurious 7-day Byron Bay getaway at Byron Blisshouse
🎫 A $1000 dollar Melbo
🎉 Our Winter Internship Round has officially wrapped up, with 26 talented recipients and alumni completing internships across 15 different host organisations! 

👏 Congratulations to all our interns on completing their internships and gaining valuab
✨ Meet Hanane Seid, our new Communications Coordinator at Western Chances! ✨ 

As a proud Western Chances alum and Melbourne’s west local, she brings her passion for community, creativity and self-expression through storytelling and arts to the
⏰ 4 weeks to go! The countdown to the Good Business Forum 2025 is officially on — and we’re gearing up for a day of purpose and lasting impact.

🤝 This is your chance to connect with leaders across corporate, business, and community sect

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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