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OzChild's A Chance To Shine program gives financially disadvantaged young people, with potential, the opportunity to reach their life goals.

This assistance program provides funds to encourage and support young people to develop pathways and build their future. Funding is dependent on availability and an evidence based submission which meets the program criteria.

Engaging in a fulfilling and productive life also brings a positive impact on families and the communities in which they live.

A Chance To Shine provides opportunities for young people:

  • through education and pathways to careers
  • to develop their talent and passion, including for example, music, creative arts, and sport
  • to enhance their social opportunities.

Brochure A Chance To Shine (including donation form)

Who can apply for support?

A Chance To Shine is open to young people who are associated with OzChild Services, including students in Community VCAL and accredited vocational programs, and who:

  • have a worthwhile academic, sporting or cultural ambition they wish to pursue, and
  • demonstrate a talent and passion in these areas, and
  • provide evidence that opportunities are limited by financial constraints.

Information for applicants

Application form

How you can help

The A Chance To Shine program relies on people's generosity for funding. Availability of funds is dependent on contributions, to the more funding we have, the more young people we can support. Your financial contribution will directly improve a young person's life opportunities.

All donations to this program are fully tax deductible and a receipt will be issued for all payments.

Brochure A Chance To Shine (including donation form)

To find out more about A Chance To Shine, please contact us.

Jason's story - how A Chance to Shine program helped

Jason, a 16 year old boy, was living with grandparents because his mother was unable to care for him due to her drug problem. His passion was basketball and he had been selected to join a state team and travel to the United States for a tournament.

However his grandparents were unable to find the money to enable him to take up this opportunity. The school recommended him to A Chance to Shine. For the cost of $3,500 he was able to achieve his dream and represent Australia in this international tournament.

This experience helped to turn Jason's life around, giving him a more positive outlook for his future.

Samantha's story - how A Chance to Shine program helped

Samantha is a 16 year old student studying through OzChild's Community VCAL program at the Cranbourne campus.  She has demonstrated a particular talent for interior design and her work shows considerable promise.  Her family is unable to pay the fees for her to attend the Diploma in Interior Design at Holmesglen TAFE.  It is also a considerable distance from her home.  Her alterntive is to do on the job training at the local tattoo parlour which provides no recognised formal qualification or career pathway.  An amount of $3,000 would cover costs of fees and materials and provide some travel subsidy for Samantha to realise her dream.