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Great results from our 2020 VCE cohort
Great results from our 2020 VCE cohort

Congratulations to the class of 2020! In 2020, 136 of our scholarship recipients…

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Elise RokaMarch 31, 2021
2021 Scholarship Award Ceremony
2021 Scholarship Award Ceremony

A chance for our students to shine!

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Elise RokaMarch 17, 2021
Scholarship recipient headed for Law
Scholarship recipient headed for Law

With strong motivation to succeed and an interest in the arts, scholarship recipient Katarina recently completed VCE and achieved an ATAR of 93.45…

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Elise RokaMarch 1, 2021
From Alumna to Big Dreams Donor
From Alumna to Big Dreams Donor

Western Chances is an uplifting organisation…

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Elise RokaJanuary 29, 2021
2020 Scholarship round overview
2020 Scholarship round overview

We’re delighted to announce another bumper year of scholarships!…

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Elise RokaJanuary 12, 2021
Good Business Forum 2020
Good Business Forum 2020

The Good Business Forum was held online this year, but energy and excitement was high as ever.

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Elise RokaDecember 7, 2020
An announcement from our Chair Terry Bracks - New CEO Zac Lewis
An announcement from our Chair Terry Bracks - New CEO Zac Lewis

I am delighted to announce the selection of Zac Lewis as the new CEO of Western Chances.

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Elise RokaDecember 3, 2020
Where are our alumni now?
Where are our alumni now?

Our Western Chances recipients are reaching towards their big dreams…

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Elise RokaNovember 27, 2020
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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. 

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“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

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