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OUR STORY

CHASE is an innovative charity that aims to empower the next generation of young Victorians through health education and community engagement. We achieve this by partnering with schools and community organisations across Melbourne’s most underprivileged suburbs.

THE CHASE PROGRAM

Over the course of the year, our CHASE mentors deliver twelve health-related workshops to secondary school students comprising of two major phases: an Education Phase and a Project Phase, culminating in an end of year Showcase.

About

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

CHASE feels incredibly fortunate to have had the work we do recognised. We are a proud recipient of:

Being finalists for the 2023 Australian Scholarship Foundation NFP Leadership Award in Outstanding Talent Growth
The 2020 7 News Young Achievers Victorian Government Group Achievement in the Community Award
The 2018 We are Brimbank Learning Excellence Award
The 2016 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards: Outstanding Achievement by a Volunteer (Innovation)

KEEN TO VOLUNTEER?

CHASE is looking for new mentors and committee members with a passion for community health.

Get Involved

OUR MILESTONES

10 Years

8 Schools

400+

Volunteers

1600+

Students

CHASE INSTAGRAM

🌹 Roses are red, violets are blue. Want to make a difference? We're the org for you! 🪻

Happy Valentine's Day from the team at CHASE. We're currently recruiting for multiple roles, so check out the link in our bio and make our Valentine's wish come true!

🧑‍💻 Looking to expand your IT skills?
🌟 Want to further your experience in managing people?

🔗 🌱 We’re looking for our next volunteer IT Manager and volunteer Mentor Manager. Think these roles might be for you? Check out the position descriptions and apply via the link in our bio!

As we settle back in, here are some #newyearsresolutions from our dedicated committee here at CHASE! 💚🌱

What are your goals for 2025? 👇🍏

🔔 … psst! … we’re currently looking for young volunteers who are passionate about health, community and education to join our team of superstars! Visit the link in our bio or inbox us to learn more! ✅

📣 We're back for 2025 - and we're looking for some fresh talent to join our team! 🌟

Are you passionate about making a positive impact and sparking change in your community? Apply now and be our next Volunteer Management Executive or Human Resources Manager!

At CHASE, we strive to give back to the community in every way we can - through mentoring, community collaborations, and creating opportunities for professional development for our young volunteers. 🌏

Interested? Don't delay! Visit the link in our bio to apply today. 🌱

🎉✨ As we ring in the New Year tonight, let’s celebrate with joy, love, and care for our community! 💚

Here are some tips to celebrating safely:
1. Don’t drink and drive 🚗 protect your community and choose safety over risks. Don’t drink and drive; let’s look out for each other this New Year. 💛
2. Monitor your alcohol intake 🍸 celebrating responsibly helps keep us and our friends and family safe. Enjoy with care and ensure a joyful start to the New Year for everyone. ✨
3. Travel in groups 👥 community means looking out for one another. Celebrate with friends or family and make it a night to remember—safely. 💃👫
4. Keep your phone battery charged 📱🔋 be ready for emergencies or to check in with loved ones. 🔌❤️

Keen to make a difference in the community? Check out the link in our bio to see how you can join CHASE in 2025 and be part of the change!

Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

A huge thank you to everyone who has made the CHASE Program so successful and wonderful this year - from partner schools and students, to our community partners and volunteers! 🎉

Looking forward to an impactful 2025 🌱

☀️ Sun's out, fun's out! Follow these 5 simple, but important, sun-smart steps* to protect yourself from the harsh UV rays!🧴 👒

*based on advice from @sunsmartvic.

It’s International Volunteer Day! 🌱 🌏

We’re taking a moment to thank each and every single volunteer who has dedicated priceless hours and hard work to keep the CHASE Program running! From our wonderful Mentors on the ground, to our brilliant committee members behind-the-scenes and our extraordinary executives leading the way - volunteers are the lifeblood of CHASE. 💚 🏆

💡 Here at CHASE, we believe that volunteering not only gives back to the community and creates positive impact, but also gives young people the space and opportunities to form long-lasting, meaningful connections and strengthen their professional development.

✨ Want to be part of the change? Check out our current volunteering opportunities at the link in our bio!

✨ Health is the foundation of happiness, and a thriving community is its greatest support. Let the new year inspire us to care for both✨

Here’s to a new year filled with good health, happiness, and the strength of community! 🌟 Let’s support one another and thrive together. 💪💚

Keen to make a difference in the community? Visit the link in our bio to see how you can join CHASE and be part of the change!

🌟 Celebrating CHASE's Impact in 2023! 🌟

We are thrilled to share highlights from our 2023 Impact Report, showcasing CHASE’s continued dedication to empowering young people and fostering healthier communities. Here's a glimpse into our incredible journey this year!

📣 Read the full report at the LINK in our BIO, to explore how CHASE is transforming lives and communities.

📣 We’re hiring! 📣

Are you passionate about making a positive impact and sparking change in your community? At CHASE, we’re looking for passionate and talented young people to join our team of dedicated volunteers and help kickstart the program in 2025. 🌍✨

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our current vacancies and view the Position Descriptions.

🗓️ Apply by Sunday 24th November!

💡 Why join CHASE?

1️⃣ Inspiring Community: Become part of a dynamic, supportive, and compassionate community that shares your dedication to creating social change - connect with like-minded individuals.

2️⃣ Skill Development: Our goal is to equip you with sought-after skills, fostering your development while connecting you with a network of motivated peers.

3️⃣ Flexible Commitment: Our volunteer positions offer flexibility, allowing you to contribute your time and skills based on your availability and preferences.

🏆 Volunteer Highlight: Sophie Rosser ✨

Meet Sophie - our superstar Monitoring & Evaluation Manager here at CHASE! She has been volunteering with us since 2021, and over the years we have been lucky enough to benefit from her expertise and brilliant energy.

A huge thank you to Sophie for being part of what makes CHASE so special 💚

@sophieanne_192 💫

🧛 Enjoy Halloween with a lighter footprint and still have all the fun!

🎃 Go Beyond Traditional Candy: Baking Halloween treats like cookies or popcorn balls or try offering non-candy treats, like seed packets or scary stickers!
🎃 DIY or Rented Costumes: Still struggle with what to wear? Instead of buying new? Make a unique costume by reusing clothes or accessories you already have or rent from.
🎃 Repurpose your Pumpkin: Visiting a local farm or farmers’ market for your pumpkins and other fall produce reduces carbon emissions. Carved pumpkins can also be composted to enrich the soil, or broken up for wildlife to enjoy as a snack.

If you create sustainable decorations, DIY costumes, or celebrate Halloween in a way that aligns with these ideas, tag us in your Instagram stories or posts! We’d love to see your creative, earth-friendly celebrations and will be reposting tagged stories to share the inspiration with our community 💭

Get creative, stay sustainable, and let’s make this a Halloween to remember! 🎃

📚 ✨ It's time to shine! ✨ 📚

Here are a few reminders to make sure you're all set:
🗓️ Check Exam Dates & Times: Make sure you know when & where to be! Double-check to avoid any last-minute surprises.
🎒 Bring All Materials & Your ID: Pack up everything you’ll need—pencils, erasers, calculators, and of course, your student ID!
📍 Plan Your Route: Check directions & travel times, so you arrive on time and stress-free.
💤 Get a Good Night's Sleep: Rest up for those big brain moments! A clear mind is your best tool.
🍲 Fuel Up! Treat yourself to nutritious meals. Power your mind with good food, and go in feeling strong!

You’ve got this! Best of luck, everyone! 🌟

Stay ahead of the game with these must-have items in your SWOT Vac Survival Kit 💪

Blueberries 🫐 – Boost brainpower and focus in the blueberries season, easy to carry everywhere!
Coffee ☕️ – Fuel your energy and concentration, but don’t have too much caffeine for your sleep.
Printed Materials 📄 – Keep all the details at hand, especially for open-book exams!
Highlighter ✍️ – Mark the key points that matter to remember.
Earphones 🎧 – Stay focused without distractions and enjoy your music.
Laptop & Charger 💻🔌 – Keep your research and work going, don’t forget to bring a charger!
Snacks 🍫 – Quick bites to maintain your energy.
Comfortable Clothes & Slippers 🧦 – Stay cozy for those long study hours, and be free to wear slippers to the study hall. Comfort is essential for your focus!

Prepare smart, conquer SWOT Vac! 📖 🔥

Don’t forget that Daylight Savings start tonight in Victoria! 🕶️🌤️

While most devices will automatically adjust the time, you may need to adjust any analogue clocks you have by setting the time forward by +1 hour at 2am. 🕰️

What will you be doing with these extra hours sunlight? 💛🌻

💡 By empowering our communities, we can work together to create lasting health and equity for all! Here at CHASE, we believe in uplifting and empowering those around us, because health is a community effort. 🌍

Keen to make a difference in the community? We're currently on the look out for passionate volunteers to join our movement for better health for everyone! 💪💚

To view our current vacancies, check out the link in our bio or visit: https://www.chaseprogram.org.au/get-involved.

🏆 Volunteer Highlight: Swati Puri! ✨

Swati is our incredible Program Consultant! She has constantly worked with responsibility and passion behind the scenes to ensure the CHASE Program continues to thrive! 🥰

Thank you, Swati, for your unwavering support and dedication to improving health outcomes for young people in Melbourne.

@swati.puri19 💫

📚 TBR need an update? Here’s what’s on our bookshelves at CHASE! 🎧

Today is International Literacy Day, a day started by UNESCO to promote literacy education and raise awareness to the many inequalities that exist in literacy education across the world 🌏

Ways that you can get involved 👇

📖 Donate your old books to a local school or library
📖 Participate in a book swap
📖 Raise awareness in your community and social circles about literacy inequality
📖 Support and donate to organisations that prioritise literacy education, such as:
@savechildrenaus
@childfundaustralia
@worldliteracy_foundation

🌷 It's Women's Health Week! 🩺

This week, the Jean Hailes Foundation will be publishing fresh, educational resources every day around theme of "Your Voice, Your Choice" 📝

Swipe to see the different daily themes they will be addressing, and head over to @jeanhailes to learn more each day 🩷

At CHASE, we are committed to creating a supportive and healthy environment for everyone - regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, or ability! We also recognise that not all people who menstruate or who require access to women's health services may identify as women 🌺

🌈 Today is #WearItPurpleDay2024 ! 💜

Wear it Purple Day celebrates LGBTQIA+ youth and raises awareness for the challenges they may face in their schools, universities, and workplaces.

This year’s theme is ‘Your Passion, Your Pride’. Here at CHASE, we stand in full solidarity with LGBTQIA+ communities and are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity and inclusion 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Some ways to show your support today include:

💟 Wearing something purple to work / university / school and being ready to have a conversation about it!

💟 Doing some research and learning more about topics like pronouns, coming out, gender identity, inclusive language and more…

💟 Sharing some educational resources or infographics online or with your friends

💟 Making a donation to Wear it Purple, to help them keep up the good work in raising awareness, at: https://www.wearitpurple.org/donate

Artwork by @tsekourasarts // @wear_it_purple

MINDFULNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH 🧘 #CHASESustainability

Integrating mindfulness into our approach to sustainability helps ensure that our actions are intentional, informed and considerate of their broader impact, paving the way for a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the environment 🌍

Swipe for serval easy actionable ways you can get started, and don’t forget to invite your loved ones along your meaningful journey! 🥰

Share your insight and unique actions towards sustainable mental health practice, and learn more at:
@calm
@headspace_aus
@trailhikingaust
@mentalhealthfoundation

This brings us to our final post of the series! If you’ve enjoyed following it, share with us your thoughts below 👇

SUSTAINABLE FITNESS PRACTICES 👟 #CHASESustainability

Fitness is another area where you can incorporate sustainable practises to keep both yourself and the Earth healthy! 🌏

Opting for equipment made from more sustainable materials, like bamboo, organic cotton, or recycled plastics, means you’re not only reducing the waste you contribute to but also supporting businesses that employ environmentally friendly practises.

Alternatively, try exploring outdoor workouts that require minimal equipment. Imagine doing yoga under the sky or strength training with natural elements! ☀️

What are some of your favourite eco-friendly fitness tips? ⬇️

🌼 Today is Daffodil Day! 🌼

Daffodil Day is the @cancercouncil’s yearly fundraiser for cancer research. Last year, Australians were able to raise $2.5 million, contributing to lifesaving research! 💛

You can get involved in activities in your area, start a fundraiser, or directly donate to the cause 🩺

Find out more at http://daffodilday.com.au 🪴

#daffodilday

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION 🚲 #CHASESustainability

While it’s not as simple as permanently swapping your car for a bike, occasionally incorporating modes of active transport into your life where possible and safe* to do so can be a great way to decrease your car usage 🌷

This not only increases your level of daily physical activity 🏃 but also reduces your carbon emissions and the amount of money you spend on petrol, tolls, and parking! 🚗

*Always make sure to practice road safety and personal safety regardless of the mode of transport you take ✅

🏆 Volunteer Highlight: Jose Emilio Alingcastre ✨

Jose Emilio is our incredible Chief Financial Officer! He is an integral part of our team here at CHASE, having recently stepped into this role from previously being our Finance Manager 📈

A huge thank you to Jose Emilio for all his tireless work behind the scenes helping us deliver the best CHASE Program we can! 🪴

SEASONAL & LOCAL EATING 🍎 #CHASESustainability

Eating food that is seasonal and local can have many amazing benefits both for your own health and for the environment! 🪴

Swipe for just SOME of the delicious delights that are in season this month in Victoria. 👨‍🌾

Want to learn more about local and seasonal eating? Check out these accounts ⬇️
@foodfromh0me
@kitchengarden_foundation
@bpsgreenthumbs
@ips.canteengardenpatch

PLASTIC FREE ALTERNATIVES 🌳 #CHASESustainability

Unlike other materials, plastic takes up to 1,000 years to break down. This means it ends up in our natural environment once we’re done with it, where it builds up and impacts the health of the wildlife and plants and damages the soil. ♻️

Notably, it’s becoming increasingly polluted in our oceans, where marine wildlife can choke on it or become stuck in it! 🐳

We can help to reduce this impact by reducing our own use of plastic. Swipe for some tips on plastic-free alternatives you could switch to in your everyday life! 🧼

Want more tips on going plastic free? Check out these accounts ⬇️
@plasticfreejuly
@my_plastic_free_home
@plastic_free_aussie

Introducing our new sustainable health series! 🌏

Did you know that adopting sustainable practices is not only good for the environment around you, but for your own physical and mental health? 🌲

From reducing exposure to toxins, to increasing time spent in the natural world, there are many changes that we can make to improve the impact of our habits! ♻️

Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing some tips to get the ball rolling on ways to incorporate environmentally-friendly choices into our daily routines. ✅

Stay tuned and follow #CHASESustainability to keep up! 💌

🗓️ It’s National Diabetes Week 💙

Each year @diabetes_australia calls on Australians to support this campaign, which helps to raise awareness around diabetes.

💭 This year, Diabetes Australia is shining a light on the impact of diabetes technology, and the gap in its current accessibility among many Australians living with diabetes.

To learn more, visit @diabetes_australia and get involved in this important, awareness-raising campaign!

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