Speakers:
- Nikko Riazi, Chairperson
- Mel Key, General Manager, Programs
- Diana Bao - Alumni
Education CHANCES began in 2006 after commissioned research highlighted considerable levels of scattered poverty and social isolation in Boroondara. The Boroondara community ranks number one for relative advantage in Victoria. Despite the wealth around them, over 4,000 young people, aged 12-18, live in households with incomes that place them below the poverty line. Finding support in a relatively affluent area can be challenging as people may feel shame in asking for help and the support that is available is often less accessible and resourced.
Education is the key to breaking people out of a generational poverty cycle. The mission of Education CHANCES is to harness the power of education and inclusion, by providing scholarships to young people in Boroondara in Melbourne's East.
