Given the Chance
About the program
Given the Chance is a training and employment program that provides refugees with support moving into work. It is designed for those who are ready to enter the Australian workforce but lack the local experience and work culture awareness needed to find and maintain employment.
The effects of forced migration can result in settlement challenges for refugees. Given the Chance uses a whole-of-community approach to tackle these issues, with business, government and the community working together to help refugees find and keep jobs.
More than two-thirds of Given the Chance participants go on to find employment or undertake study to improve their chances of finding work and build useful skills.
Who is eligible?
Participants in Given the Chance need to have:
- refugee status
- English language skills to a conversational level (Australian Second Language Proficiency Ratings Level 1 to 1.5 or higher depending on the job).
Features
Given the Chance offers:
- specialised case management
- pre-employment training, including Australian workplace culture preparation
- supported business and personal mentoring
- employment placements with support for trainees and optional advice for employers through the Building Bridges program
- employment opportunities ranging from accounts and customer service to administration and health care.
Partners
We acknowledge the following partners for their valuable contributions to Given the Chance:
ANZ Banking Group
Crown Casino
Invergowrie Foundation
IOOF
Spotless
St Vincent’s & Mercy Private Hospital
Contact us
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Given the Chance
Centre for Work and Learning
123 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy Vic. 3065
Phone: (03) 9288 9900
Email: gtc@nullbsl.org.au