Partners
"It is very gratifying for us to hear these success stories that reinforce our view that supporting scholarships for disadvantaged kids is well worth while – hence our commitment to keep on supporting the Western Chances scholarship programme."
- Bob Smith. Allandale Foundation
"The Lee family are very thankful and fortunate that we are in a position to be able to assist such a wonderful organisation like Western Chances.We appreciate the difficulties and challenges facing charitable organisations. We also understand and know that there is huge effort required by you Rhyll, to be able to lead and bring the organisation to where it is now and be able to assist and transform young people."
- Clement Lee. Riverlee property
"Wow, talk about heart-warming, although I'm in tears at my computer! Thank you as always for sending these thank you notes through - it really puts everything else in perspective."
- Caroline Doherty. Manager, Marketing & Events, Melbourne Airport
Students
“I have been given a great opportunity to help my educational pathway and I want to make the most of it. With the support of Western Chances my schooling years are a positive experience.”
- Anonymous, student
“Western Chances does not give out ‘chances’ but, ‘futures.”
- Anonymous
“With the money I received I was able for the first time to buy every textbook, exercise book and stationery fees before the school year began instead of scrambling to find textbooks as the year progressed.”
- Anonymous, student
“I would love to say a big thank you to everyone there and thank you for making this happen for a lot of young students, because this has given them, and me, an opportunity to have a good education. So once again, thank you very much.”
- Anonymous, student
General
“Thank you for all the opportunities you have given our family. With your financial assistance and support my children have had so many wonderful experiences. We definitely appreciate having Western Chances in our lives.”
- Rebecca, parent
“Our beautiful students would not have all the privileges they receive if it wasn't for your hardworking and caring team, who make the impossible available and offer opportunities that our students would otherwise not even dream of.”
- Bella Moore, Careers Counsellor, Copperfield College
“When we see that 99 per cent of Western Chances recipients complete VCE compared with 62 per cent of young people in Melbourne’s west overall, it’s easy for our business to see the impact our funding is having.”
- Stephanie Luelf, Director Public Affairs and Sustainability, Keolis Downer
“I’ll never stop feeling proud of our involvement with Western Chances! There is a real sense of authenticity in everything you do and it shows through the testimonies of your scholars and through the ways they give back to their community and to Western Chances.”
- Nicholas Yap, CEO CDC Victoria
“The Good Business Forum and Scholarship Ceremony remain my two favourite events of the year. I love your work!”
- Lou Raunik, personal donor
“We are proud to be a long term supporter of Western Chances and are pleased that since 2009, Newsboys Foundation has funded 271 scholarships. We note that 6920 Western Chances scholarships have been awarded to 2845 young people since 2004.This is an outstanding achievement.”
- Sandy Shaw, CEO, Newsboys Foundation
“It’s fantastic that opportunities and support are available to our youth, and important that their positive stories continue to be told. It’s our pleasure to support the work Western Chances do for our community in Wyndham and Victoria.”
- Paul Beasley, Community Grants Officer, Wyndham Council
“It was a treat to meet your team and to sense how well everyone works together.”
- Campbell Bairstow, Trinity College“
As volunteering goes, Western Chances is at the top of the pile. We get to work with such really nice people, we help out a bit and we are always thanked at the end of the day. What’s not to like?”
- Lyn Foote, Western Chances office volunteer
“Our students and their families are immensely supported by Western Chances and the opportunities provided to them are endless. As a College, we are truly appreciative of everything this program provides to our students and to all the students of the west. We applaud your fantastic work!
- Soula Dedes, Copperfield College
“I want to say what a pleasure it is to work with you. Western Chances is having a huge impact in the west and will continue to do so.”
- Kay McKenzie, Erica Foundation
“Western Chances is our charity of choice! You make it easy for us and you promote CDC. So in return, we love donating to you! Looking forward to more collaboration.”
- Michelle Ho McKersey, Manager Community Engagement, CDC
“I’m pleased to increase my support for Western Chances – you all do a terrific job with supporting young people in the west. The scholarship event was, as usual, very uplifting and moving.”
- Phil Moors, Big Dreams donor