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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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Dr Rebecca Huntley
Dr Rebecca Huntley

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An announcement from our Chair Terry Bracks.
An announcement from our Chair Terry Bracks.

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Making the most of studying from home!
Making the most of studying from home!

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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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Congratulations to Western Chances recipient Aleksandra who is near completion of her Seasonal Clerkship at top-tier law firm @landerrogers ⚖️ Aleks is a long-standing member of our recipient STAR Committee, consistently demonstrating dedication an
Meet Wana and Mohammed who completed their internships at @mauriceblackburnlawyers this Summer!🌟 Highly motivated, ambitious and driven to make an impact, they are just two of many Western Chances recipients gaining paid industry experience with l
This Valentine’s Day, we're celebrating the love that creates opportunities. 💌 💘 Thank you to our incredible partners, nominators and supporters for empowering our young people in Melbourne’s west and Geelong to reach their full poten
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, and we’re spotlighting Veronika, a Western Chances recipient and Master of Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Melbourne! 👩‍🔬⚙️ Through tutoring, mentorship and invo
From intern to a role in a Ministerial Office! 🌟 Last year, Kayley completed a 12-week parliamentary internship placement in the office of Ella George MP. An experience that opened the door to a new position as an Electorate Officer for @melissafo
Meet Todd, who is gaining hands-on experience this summer as a paralegal at Arnold Bloch Leibler. Todd is one of our many exceptional recipients who secured a paid internship with a leading employer through our Internship Program. 📢 Are you an e
“In Year 9, I received my first Western Chances scholarship. It meant that schoolbooks I didn't have to share or return. Transport to get to school. A new uniform instead of a second-hand one. Small things that made a big difference to a teenag
🌍 Today marks International Day of Education, where we celebrate the power of learning to drive peace and development. This year’s theme highlights young people as agents of change. Arriving in Australia nearly two years ago as a refugee fro
We’re excited to officially announce our Dream Big Awardees for 2026! 🌟 Congratulations to Chantelle, Minaal, Adriel and Wasi who are set to embark on exciting professional opportunities across the globe this year! 🌍 The Dream Big awards

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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