Event Gallery

2025 WestConnect

Tuesday, 20th May. Women’s Health and Leadership Hub, Whitten Oval.
This special event was exclusively for our Western Chances alumni and tertiary recipients to connect with each other, expand their network, and explore the next step in their leadership journey as they heard from a panel of inspiring women.

2025 Three Peaks Trek

Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13, 2025. Victorian High Country.
The 2025 Western Chances Three Peaks Trek saw 18 trekkers unite in the Victorian High Country to conquer Mt Timbertop, Mt Stirling, and Mt Buller over three adventurous days. This trek with purpose which raised over $90,000, which will empower more than four full classrooms of students with scholarships. A huge thanks to our major event sponsor, Multiplex, and to participating trekkers from Melbourne Airport, Victoria University, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Circa, Kinetic and Cooke & Dowsett.

2025 Scholarship Award Ceremony

Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The Edge, Federation Square.
The 2025 Scholarship Award Ceremony celebrated 112 of our newest scholarship recipients and graduating alumni across Melbourne’s west, and for the first time, Geelong, in front of over 350 friends, family, and supporters. Special thanks to our event sponsors, Transurban and Victoria University, and pro-bono event partner JTPM.

21st Anniversary Gala

Thursday, October 24, 2024. Melbourne Town Hall.
The Western Chances 21st Anniversary Gala acknowledges and celebrates our impact over the last two decades, honouring the 4,067 young people we have empowered along our journey, under the leadership of our Founding Chair, Terry Bracks AM. With the support of over 500 passionate attendees, we celebrated our 21st anniversary in spectacular fashion—and together, raising over $185,000!

Three Peaks Trek

Friday, April 19–Sunday, April 21, 2024. Victorian High Country.
The inaugural 2024 Western Chances Three Peaks Trek saw ten corporate teams unite in the Victorian High Country to conquer Mt Timbertop, Mt Stirling, and Mt Buller over three adventurous days. Together, they raised over $70,000 to support our scholarship program! A special thanks to event sponsor Multiplex.

Scholarship Award Ceremony

Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The Edge, Federation Square.
The 2024 Scholarship Award Ceremony celebrated over 90 of our newest scholarship recipients and graduating alumni, in front of over 300 of friends, family, and supporters. Special thanks to our event sponsors, Transurban and Victoria University, and pro-bono event partner JTPM.

Good Business Forum

Friday, October 27, 2023. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The 2023 Western Chances Good Business Forum was attended by over 350 leaders from business, government, and community. Together, we raised over $133,000 to support our scholarship program! A special thanks to everyone who attended and event sponsors Plenary Group, Multiplex, Good Business Foundation, and JTPM.