Teacher Cadets in the Illawarra

A group of dynamic students from Keira and Kanahooka High Schools begin on their path to teaching at the 2025 Teacher Cadets Illawarra Region Launch at the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus.

Callum: From Narromine to Paris

Callum is a vibrant Year 12 student at Narromine High School and a proud Aboriginal man from Wiradjuri country. He is passionate about creating opportunities, values honesty, openness, and respect for everyone’s ideas.

Samar: Trailblazing Trainee to Program Lead

Having completed the Champions and Coach program at Wyong High School, Samar trail-blazed her way onto the Creating Chances staff, becoming the first school-based trainee in Creating Chances’ history.

Harry: Connecting with New Migrants Through Football

“It’s cool to be able to help younger students, and be the responsible person that the students look to for support.”

Ruby: Trainee to Trailblazing Coach

Ruby was a disengaged Year 10 student in Western Sydney. A Creating Chances program sparked a curiosity in the role sport could play in her life, and she hasn’t looked back.

SBAT Pathways

To bridge the gap between the Creating Chances Youth Development Pathway and employment, we offer Year 11 & 12 students the opportunity to join our facilitation and coaching team as School-Based Trainees.