Opportunities for young people in the West
A digital platform aiming to improve the access to opportunities for young people living in the west of Melbourne.
Relevant resources
Helpful advice & content
Exclusive opportunites
With the Right Guidance, Great Things Can Happen
Here at The Beginning Project we aim to make that step to young adulthood a little easier!
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With resources ranging from work and internship opportunities, services & programs maps to content providing advice and tips - we aim to be your one-in-all guide to navigate young adulthood.
What We Offer
The Beginning Project offer a range of resources to help you reach your full potential. Check out these resources below!
Work & Internship Opportunities
Looking for volunteer and internship experience? We have collated a range of volunteer and internship positions which are regularly updated to help you gain experience in an industry you love.
Volunteering opportunities
Wanting to expand your skillset? Whether your trying to figure out what you like or wanting to refine your expertise - volunteering is a great way to meet new people while building your skills.
Programs & Services Finder
If you want to access a particular service or participate in programs - head on over to our Programs & Services Interactive Map to find the program that best suits your needs.
Resource Bank
From advice from fellow Westies to tips and track to navigate young adulthood - our resource bank will host a range of content that will connect with you.
Connect to meaningful opportunities.
When you make an account, you have access to a Members Area, where you can look through a range of exclusive opportunities from across the Western metropolitan region, have access to tailored support and get connected to other organisations that will help you reach your goals.
Create new networks
Build Skills & Experience through tailored support
Exclusive Ops [coming soon]
Beyond the Blueprint - The Stories behind the Dream
Many young people are at a stage in life were they want to do something - but are not quite sure where to start. The 'Beyond the Blueprint - The Stories behind the Dream' series aims to highlight stories of young people in the West sharing how they got to where they are currently at. How did they navigate feelings of uncertainty? How did they know what they REALLY want to do? This series will highlight some amazing stories from around our community - and hopefully show that life isn’t really as linear as it seems…