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Sep 11

AUGUST IMPACT UPDATE ✨

This ones a bittersweet one as its Tenille’s (our Co-Founder & Managing Director) last impact update with us before she steps back from her role at the end of September.

Here’s our Pathways For Change program update for August ⤵️

🚀 14 Trainees in our Pathways For Change program
📚 27 hours of trainee mentorship
⌚ 484 Hours of paid employment and training in our programs
💸 $14,945 of paid training

Thank you so much to every one who has stuck around with us and thank you to Tenille for everything 🥰

Tackling youth homelessness, together.

Sep 5

Stuck on how to make a difference? Here are 5 ways to make a direct impact to tackle youth homelessness ❤️

📍 Visit one of our @forchange.cafes in #brunswick #middlepark or #bellfield
☕️ Hire us (we offer both @crepesforchange and Catering for Change)
🗣️ Share what we do with your friends and family
💰 Make a tax-deductible donation
💼 Employ our Pathways For Change graduates

Visit our website to learn more!

Aug 23

We recently held another Trainee Graduation Celebration!

These days are a chance to recognise the achievements of our trainees who have progressed through our Pathways For Change program. We couldn't be more proud of what each of our trainees have achieved and can't wait to see what they do next 🌟

Thanks to @theclustermelbourne for providing us with the venue on the day ❤️

What is Pathways For Change? 👇🏼

Pathways for Change is a paid training and employment program designed to help young people break the cycle of homelessness. Over the course of the program, our trainees build knowledge and skills that will support them in any workplace.

Upon completion, they’re connected with our network of Open Shift partners for permanent job opportunities or supported in pursuing further education 🎓

Visit our website to learn more 🔗

Aug 20

At For Change Co, our social enterprise cafes, known as @forchange.cafes, do more than just serve great food and coffee—they drive real, tangible change 🌟

Since opening our first cafe in 2018 (OGs will remember Home.One), we've grown and rebranded to For Change Cafes. You can now find us in #Bellfield, #MiddlePark, #Brunswick, and #WestMelbourne.

Every purchase you make at our cafes is redirected to Pathways for Change—a paid, on-the-job training and employment program in all our cafes. Your support helps us create opportunities, provide ongoing job training, and make a significant impact on the lives of our trainees.

By choosing For Change Cafes, you're not just enjoying a delicious meal or coffee; you're helping tackle youth homelessness ❤️☕️

Aug 16

JULY IMPACT UPDATE ✨

Join Jam for a wrap up of July and watch to the end for a little surprise!

Thanks for all of your support over the past month ❤️ Every time you eat at our cafes, book our services, donate, or share our story, you are directly helping to tackle youth homelessness.

Here’s our Pathways For Change program update for July:
🚀 12 trainees in our program (& 1 graduate 🎉)
📚 29 hours of trainee mentorship
⌚ 361 hours of paid training
💸 Over $13,078 in award wages paid to trainees

Tackling youth homelessness, together.

#socialenterprise #melbourne #melbournecafe #cafes #coffee #traineeship #employment #melbournecharity #youthhomelessness #impact

Aug 4

This week is Homelessness Week, which is an annual campaign coordinated by Homelessness Australia that aims to drive awareness about homelessness, who it affects and what solutions are needed to end homelessness in Australia.

At For Change Co. we see the impacts of such a high rate of homelessness every day working with young people facing constant precarity in their housing which makes it so much more difficult to engage with mainstream employment.

Get involved this week by supporting Homelessness Australia and various other non-profits tackling homelessness across Australia, including us and some of our friends at @wearemobilise @youthprojects @melbcitymission @homie.com.au @launchhousing, @streetsmartaust and so many more ❤️‍🩹

We cannot emphasise enough the importance of supporting social enterprises. Your support—whether by visiting our venues (#Brunswick #MiddlePark #Bellfield), booking our services, employing our graduates, donating, or simply interacting with us—brings us one step closer to achieving our vision of an Australia free from youth homelessness.

As 100% of our profits are invested into tackling youth homelessness, you can be sure that your support is making a difference. 🌟

Tackling youth homelessness, together.

Aug 2

Our team loves coming together for lunch outings—it’s a fantastic way to bond and build our team spirit. Last week, we had the pleasure of visiting @allthingsequal.org.au, a social enterprise based in Balaclava that offers purposeful training and paid employment for people with disabilities.

As a social enterprise ourselves, we totally get how important it is to back businesses that are all about making a meaningful social impact. By checking out other awesome social enterprises, we’re not just having a great time—we’re also teaming up to spread the good vibes and support their amazing work.

Who should we visit next? 🌱

Aug 1

We have an exciting project coming out soon! Enjoy some sneaky BTS clips and keep an eye out to find out more 👀

Jul 25

Curious about what it’s like to lead a NFP? 🌟 Here's your chance! We're on the hunt for a passionate, dynamic #CEO to join For Change Co. Don't wait—applications close this Sunday! There's no better time to take the leap than now.

To help you decide, consider these questions:

➡️ Do you have a big heart for creating brighter futures for young people affected by homelessness?
➡️ Do you believe in the power of social enterprise to tackle some of our biggest social challenges?
➡️ Are you a natural leader who loves seeing your team succeed and thrive?
➡️ Can you balance a keen business sense with a passion for making a difference?
➡️ Ready to jump into a role that's as exciting as it is impactful, right here in Melbourne?

If you're nodding along and thinking "Yes, that's me!" then we'd love to hear from you! Apply via the link in our bio. 🚀

#hiring #jobsmelbourne #nfp #socialenterprisejobs

Jul 24

When Hannah first entered the Pathways For Change program—a paid on-the-job trainee and employment initiative at our For Change Cafes—she was in a tough spot. After escaping family violence, she found herself homeless, sleeping on couches until she was able to secure transitional housing.

Hannah completed her traineeship at For Change Cafe, Middle Park, where she found joy in everyday situations, building relationships with regular customers and learning every dog’s name that visited.

Through For Change Co, Hannah gained essential skills in empathy, teamwork, and leadership. More importantly, she discovered her self-worth and confidence.

Looking ahead, Hannah’s biggest goal is to encourage businesses to work with programs like For Change Co. She believes these partnerships benefit both the businesses and the trainees, helping to change the lives of young people.

To help us continue supporting trainees like Hannah to create incredible change in their lives, consider making a donation. All contributions go directly towards our Pathways For Change program. ❤️

To read the full story, visit our website.

Jul 18

Are you ready to lead For Change Co. into our next chapter?

We are searching for our next CEO to take the reins of our dynamic social enterprise and lead our team as we continue to work towards our mission of creating pathways out of homelessness for young people.

If you are a passionate leader with a strategic mindset and a knack for solving tricky problems then this could be the role for you.

Find out more about the role via the link in our bio and apply today - we want to hear from you!

#hiringmelbourne #hiring #jobs

Jul 16

Levelling up with our Trainer Workshop ✨

We recently held a trainer workshop for our venue staff across our social enterprises. This was a great opportunity to refresh the skills and knowledge of our trainers to ensure they develop and support our trainees as best as possible.

Through our paid training and employment program, Pathways For Change, our cafe venues act as the training venue for our trainees to build skills and confidence, which is why it is so important for our team to create a safe and positive work environment!

Tackling youth homelessness, together.

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