Many community organisations are committed to helping people make a difference, by empowering them to overcome their barriers and build the skills they need to reach their full potential. They believe that everyone has a unique story that deserves to be heard. Helping Hands Mission […]
The much anticipated Learn Local Awards 2022 event was held in late February 2023. For the first time, WCIG was announced as a finalist. Not only once, but three times. Â Learn Local allows people to gain the skills needed for formalised study, work and […]
Not every day do you receive a beautiful testimonial that makes you love your job, especially when you least expect it. That’s why we couldn’t help  but share an email our Youth Coach, Perla, recently received from one of  our Transition to Work participants, […]
The holiday season can be daunting for many young people. Many people experience escalated anxiety and depression as they are away from their loved ones and do not have a place to go or someone to share the joy with. Community-based, not-for-profit organisation WCIG’s Transition […]
After a three-year hiatus, WCIG has once again hosted its successful Board Achievement Awards to celebrate the hard work of our participants and the exceptional service our staff offered throughout the year.  The Achievement Awards for participants and the Recognition Awards for staff take many […]
Elsa discovered a newfound confidence and passion for learningwhen she started studying with WCIG. Elsa was the only family member living in Ethiopia when she migrated to Australia in 2004. Her highest level of education was Year 7, which she completed in her home country. […]
Migrating from your home country and assimiliating into a new way of life is not easy, particularly for young people, including Judith. Judith is the epitome of resilience and determination. She migrated from Congo, Africa, to Australia several years ago with her father and siblings. […]
WCIG’s NDIS cooking program offered much more than just a chance to learn how to cook. It provided an opportunity for the men of Foley House to boost their self-confidence and feel good about themselves. The 11-week program was designed to help them gain confidence […]
Following the announcement by Ron Miers of his decision to retire from the position of CEO at Westgate Community Initiatives Group Ltd. the Board has completed an extensive search and selection process for a new CEO and is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham […]
WCIG has been selected as one of two key employment service providers to deliver a program to recruit 300 people into aquatic-related careers. Known as the Next Wave Program, WCIG, through Jobs Victoria, will partner with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) to create roles varying […]
