Western Chances in Footscray, Victoria, Australia | Youth organisation

Western Chances

Locality: Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8345 7812

Address: 160 Gordon Street 3011 Footscray, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.westernchances.org.au

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25.01.2022 Check out our Founding Chair, Terry Bracks's school pic! Terry established Western Chances in 2003. As an ex-teacher in Victorian state schools, she'd seen many promising young people face barriers to completing their education. She knew many young people need support to fulfil their potential. Since 2003, Western Chances has:... Invested over $6.9 million in scholarships Assisted more than 3115 young people Awarded more than 8240 new and renewal scholarships You can help spread the word about our Big Dreams monthly donation program by joining the school pic pledge. Every post and sign up makes a difference: https://www.westernchances.org.au//join-the-school-pic-ple #WCBigDreams

18.01.2022 We’re thrilled to announce Zac Lewis as the new Western Chances CEO. Zac has more than 12 years' experience in the not-for-profit and government sectors. His impressive experience, skills and energy makes him the perfect fit for the role. We can’t wait for you all to meet Zac virtually or in person! ... To learn more about Zac and his transition to CEO, click here: https://www.westernchances.org.au/blog/new-ceo-zac-lewis

18.01.2022 Many of us are looking forward to snacking on our delicious lunch at the Good Business Forum today. A big thanks to Maha Restaurant!

17.01.2022 Help us sell the last tickets to the online Good Business Forum this Friday 13 November! We're looking forward to a fascinating presentation on the future of Australia beyond COVID-19 by social researcher Dr Rebecca Huntley. Over $80,000 was raised at last year's GBF which equates to 80 scholarships to fund essential items such as textbooks, internet and Mykis. ... The GBF is our most important fundraising event of the year help us reach our target. Buy tix now https://bit.ly/3kZpjAs or make a donation here https://bit.ly/38emU1A #WCGBF2020

17.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended the Good Business Forum last Friday. The event was a huge success and we surpassed our $55k fundraising target. In the coming days we’ll announce the total figure raised. Many thanks:... Guest speaker Dr Rebecca Huntley and our wonderful master of ceremonies Tamara Oudyn. Major event sponsors, Plenary Group and Evolution Rail, for their generous commitment to helping young people from Melbourne's west achieve their potential. The Good Business Foundation for sponsoring the alumni, recipient and nominator tables. Cube Networks for donating the major lottery prize of a Piaggio Fly Scooter. The suppliers of our raffle prize bundles: Peter Bartholomew, Movida Melbourne RACV luxury resort escape, RACV Resorts Mornington Peninsula getaway, Kim Ward, The Acorn Nespresso Schwartz Media Sun Theatre, Yarraville A Flower Affair , Newport and Yarraville Gaye Hamilton

15.01.2022 Our Big Dreams School Pic Pledge campaign was launched yesterday by CEO Rhyll Dorrington. You can help support our young people hit hard by the impacts of COVID-19, by becoming a Big Dreams monthly donor and joining in the Big Dreams School Pic Pledge to spread the word to your friends. We’re asking followers to help achieve our target of 100 additional monthly donors by the end of the year!... To take part: Post a throwback photo on social media of you in your school uniform Add a caption explaining why you’re a Big Dreams donor and why you support Western Chances Include a link to Western Chances website https://www.westernchances.org.au/ and hashtag #WCBigDreams We need as many of our friends and followers as possible to get on board and can’t wait to see how great you all looked in school days. Thank you!

14.01.2022 You’re amazing! So far, we’ve raised $7,560 in lottery and raffle ticket sales! There’s still time left to join in on the fun and be in the running to win one of our amazing prize packs, including: Piaggio Fly 150, 3V scooter, donated by Cube Networks... Iconic Melbourne restaurant dining and cooking experience at Movida Melbourne A luxury RACV Resorts escape Peninsula getaway and news package by Schwartz Media Nespresso coffee machine, Schwartz Media package and A Flower Affair package Sun Theatre private cinema experience and Schwartz Media package Don’t miss the chance to support our talented recipients secure your raffle tickets now: https://www.givergy.com.au/WesternChancesGBF/ #WCGBF2020

12.01.2022 Did you know that Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Melton and Wyndham all have lower levels of tertiary education completion than greater Melbourne? Last year, our Year 12 scholarship recipients had a 100% completion rate and 98% were offered places in tertiary institutions or training incredible results that demonstrate our recipients’ commitment to their studies! Help spread the message about the Big Dreams campaign by making your school pic pledge today everyone deserves equal... access to education. Follow the link to learn how to get involved: https://www.westernchances.org.au//join-the-school-pic-ple #WCBigDreams

07.01.2022 It’s a tradition at the Good Business Forum to ask a table of our scholarship recipients and alumni to stand for applause. It’s wonderful seeing the proud expressions on recipients faces as their hard work and achievements are recognised. Join us and create memorable moments like these at this year's GBF. Tickets are still available so book now: https://www.givergy.com.au/WesternChancesGBF/... #WCGF2020

07.01.2022 Don't miss the chance to win this gorgeous Piaggio Fly 150 3V scooter. Valued at $4,400, it's easy to see why it's one of Australia's biggest selling scooters it's the perfect local commuter and weekend rider. Only 80 tickets available so get in quick, and remember all funds raised support our program! Buy here:... https://www.givergy.com.au/WesternChancesGBF/ A big thanks to Cube Networks for their generous donation. #WCGBF2020

06.01.2022 Check out the Western Chances staff school pic pledge! Can you guess who is who? Now it’s over to you! We can’t wait to see your pledges. If you can help spread the word about our monthly donation program, you'll find all the info about our Big Dreams campaign here: https://www.westernchances.org.au//join-the-school-pic-ple #WCBigDreams

05.01.2022 The major lottery and raffle always creates an extra layer of excitement at our Good Business Forum, and this year is no different! Up for grabs in this year's lottery is a Piaggio Fly Scooter, valued at $4400 and kindly donated by our friends at Cube Networks. Tickets are $100 each and only 80 available. If experiences are more your thing, enter this year’s raffle to go in the draw to win 5 great prize bundles which include; a Movida Melbourne dining and cooking experience; ...an RACV Resorts luxury resort escape; a Mornington Peninsula getaway; a Nespresso coffee machine; Schwartz Media subscriptions; a Sun Theatre package and; A Flower Affair package. Tickets for the raffle are $20 each. Secure your ticket here! https://www.givergy.com.au/WesternChancesGBF/ #WCGBF2020

05.01.2022 Each year we celebrate our most recent scholarship recipients at the Scholarship Award Ceremony. Our favourite part of the night is seeing the pride on the faces of recipients' families, friends and teachers as the students’ receive recognition for their hard work and #bigdreams. A key part of Western Chances is fostering recipients’ self-belief and confidence. We can’t do what we do without your support! Our Big Dreams campaign ends today learn more about becoming a Big Dreams donor: https://www.westernchances.org.au//join-the-school-pic-ple

02.01.2022 Only a few more sleeps until this Friday's online Good Business Forum. Ticket sales must close this Wednesday 11 November at midnight so secure your ticket now. We can't wait to hear from academic, publisher and leading social researcher Rebecca Huntley, as well as our wonderful MC, ABC TV's Tamara Oudyn, and scholarship recipients! Get your ticket now: https://bit.ly/3kZpjAs #WCGBF2020 #Philanthropy #Fundraising