
Brophy Family and Youth Services
Education
A collaborative response to youth disengagement in regional Victoria
ProjectWestern Chances Program Management
Amount$475,606 in total
Date2012 & 2015
ProgramEducation
TRUST OBJECTIVES | PROJECT OBJECTIVES |
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These grants were approved under previous grants policy | |
Building capacity | Support the position of a full-time Program Manager to enable growth of the scholarship program and the development of a sustainable business model. |
Extending opportunity | Increase education and employment opportunities for over 500 students per annum, through scholarships and work experience placements. |
Collaboration and partnership | Maintain partnerships with Victoria University, Western Bulldogs, Western Health, VECCI, Scienceworks and William Angliss Institute. Establish new partnerships with organisations outside Melbourne’s West including University of Melbourne’s Trinity and Ormond Colleges, Doxa Youth Foundation and Melbourne Youth Music. |
New strategy boosts opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Melbourne's west
While Western Chances' successful scholarship program was growing slowly but steadily, the appointment of a full-time Program Manager saw its achievements reach new heights.
Image Western Chances Scholarship recipient
Melbourne’s west is the fastest growing region in Australia, but has a very high proportion of residents experiencing financial disadvantage and social and cultural barriers. Western Chances assists motivated and talented young people in the region to realise their potential by providing new and renewal scholarships and ongoing support. In 2012, HMSTrust supported the appointment of a full-time Program Manager to extend Western Chances’ reach and effectiveness. In 2015, the Trust extended its funding of this highly successful initiative for a further three years.
“HMSTrust's two grants have transformed our organisation. Our capacity to employ a full-time Program Manager has enabled us to increase the number of new and renewal scholarships, improve program delivery, create new partnerships, strengthen existing partnerships and boost donations.” Rhyll Dorrington, CEO, Western Chances.
Education
A collaborative response to youth disengagement in regional Victoria
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