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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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Sophie LunnMarch 31, 2021
2021 Scholarship Award Ceremony
2021 Scholarship Award Ceremony

A chance for our students to shine!

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Sophie LunnMarch 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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Sophie LunnMarch 1, 2021
From Alumna to Big Dreams Donor
From Alumna to Big Dreams Donor

Western Chances is an uplifting organisation…

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Sophie LunnJanuary 29, 2021
2020 Scholarship round overview
2020 Scholarship round overview

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

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Sophie LunnJanuary 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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Sophie LunnDecember 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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Sophie LunnDecember 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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Sophie LunnNovember 27, 2020
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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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