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Become a Big Dreamer and join the School Pic Pledge

The impact of COVID-19 means our young people need support more than ever…

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Elise RokaNovember 20, 2020
Why I support Big Dreams
Why I support Big Dreams

“Western Chances provides scholarships for a wide variety of talents

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Elise RokaOctober 21, 2020
Dr Rebecca Huntley
Dr Rebecca Huntley

One of Australia’s foremost researchers on social trends.

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Elise RokaOctober 16, 2020
An announcement from our Chair Terry Bracks.
An announcement from our Chair Terry Bracks.

It is with a mix of sadness, and great appreciation…

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Richard CookeSeptember 17, 2020
Making the most of studying from home!
Making the most of studying from home!

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Richard CookeAugust 10, 2020
The McWhirter Foundation Melbourne Conference
The McWhirter Foundation Melbourne Conference

Five of our scholarship recipients had the opportunity to attend…

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Richard CookeJuly 31, 2020
Annual Review 2019
Annual Review 2019

The review celebrates our most successful year on record…

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Richard CookeJune 18, 2020
Scholarships skyrocket at Staughton College.
Scholarships skyrocket at Staughton College.

Dedicated Wellbeing Officer helps scholarships skyrocket…

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Richard CookeMay 15, 2020
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💬“I know that without a calculator, textbooks and a computer I would not have been able to succeed in completing my studies.” This holiday season, give the gift of possibility. Your donation can provide the essentials—like calcu
The Future Leaders program is a newly developed initiative designed to give Western Chances recipients who sit on our STAR committee, real-world board experience, building their governance knowledge and confidence as future leaders.🚀 Mursal and Bil
Congratulations to Western Chances recipient Marko who recently secured a highly competitive Clerkship offer with leading law firm Ashurst! 🎉 Following his Winter 2025 internship with the firm, Marko has now achieved this exciting milestone in his
Congratulations to Western Chances recipient Lam, whose remarkable achievements at Trinity College include earning two of the College’s prestigious awards. 🎉 ✨ Valedictorian of the Year – recognizing an exceptional resident student grad
“Just knowing that there were people who believed in my potential and wanted to make that investment into my future was so important.” - Faith, 2025 Good Business Forum 🎤 Our incredible alumni panellists inspired us with their words and
Last Monday, we kicked things off with an amazing launch event to welcome our new cohort of interns. The event included a workshop focused on setting them up for success, and a Q&A with past participants Salma and Jamal who shared their valuable
📸 Some incredible highlights from our recent 2025 Celebration Event! From securing post internship employment offers to inspiring moments of global impact, we had the chance to truly reflect and acknowledge the achievements and impact of our young
Last month, Western Chances had the privilege to take part in the Geelong Community Foundation P500 Pitch Night as one of three shortlisted organisations competing for the P500 grant! 🎤✨ Our CEO, Jackie Taylor, presented the Geelong Chances Progra
What an afternoon🧡 Almost one month on, and we’re still feeling the buzz from the 2025 Good Business Forum! Here are some snapshots from an afternoon that brought our community together to celebrate impact, share ideas, and create opportunit

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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