West Connect 2026

Join us to enhance your personal branding and maximise your LinkedIn profile!

This Western Chances event brings together tertiary scholarship recipients and alumni to connect, grow their networks, and build practical skills to support early career success.

The evening is designed to help you strengthen your professional presence, learn from industry professionals, and connect with the Western Chances community in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Complimentary professional LinkedIn headshot photography will be available for the first recipient and alumni 50 registrations!!

Event Program

The evening will feature a practical LinkedIn and personal branding presentation, followed by a panel discussion and networking opportunities with industry professionals and the Western Chances community.

On the night, you’ll hear from:

• Annique Teychene, Careers Consultant, VU Careers Hub, Victoria University, delivering a practical session on LinkedIn, personal branding and job readiness

• Jordan Steunenberg, Human Resources Business Partner, IG, sharing industry insights and recruitment perspectives

• Vicki Low, Senior Recruiter, Amazon Web Services

• Wasi Abidi, Western Chances alumnus, sharing reflections and career journey insights

Additional Information

Please note registration is required to attend.

• Attendees are encouraged to have their LinkedIn profile set up on their mobile device, ready to apply tips and tricks shared on the night

• Will receive a flyer featuring top 10 LinkedIn tips

• Refreshments & snacks will be served, and our venue Whitten Oval, offers easy public transport access (a short walk from West Footscray station) and free parking.

A special thank you to our event sponsors Amazon Web Services and Greater Western Water.