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Doxa Announced as 2017 State Finalist in Telstra Business Awards

On behalf of the Board and staff at Doxa I am very pleased to share that Doxa has been recognised as a Victorian State Finalist in the charity category of the prestigious 2017 Telstra Business Awards. There were 5000 applications, 450 shortlisted and 40 finalists – what an amazing honour!

As one of the Victorian finalists, Doxa was chosen for its work and commitment to supporting disadvantaged young people to access positive life experiences, education opportunities and employment pathways.  This is an outstanding achievement. We are so proud of Doxa’s team and what we have accomplished together – not just in recent years, but over the last four decades.

Doxa was formed on the single principle that all children, regardless of their backgrounds, deserved to have opportunities and positive experiences outside the confines of their socio-economic standing.  This principle of access and equality continues and today we are one of the few Victorian not-for-profits to offer programming from primary school years, throughout secondary years seven to 12, and tertiary education.

Innovation and technology

The awards also showcase business excellence and Telstra Group Executive and Awards Ambassador, Kevin Russell, said: “The Victorian finalists are great examples of innovators and early adopters who have used technology to help them gain an advantage in the market.  They show how technology is fundamentally changing the way organisations operate today and delivering enormous benefits.”

The implementation of digital platforms such as Salesforce, Xero, BlueQ and Social Suite are recent examples of how technology has been used to improve operations. We have greater transparency on our funding pipeline, streamlined program registration, and greater visibility of schools that are eligible to participate in programs. Risk and compliance protocols have also be enabled through enhanced links to relevant national databases.

Share our success

State winners will be announced on the 28 July at the 25th Telstra Business Awards Dinner. Messages of support will be displayed at the Dinner and we’d love to see a short message of support from you on the big screen at the event.  Please share your message at telstrabusinessawards.com/mos

Thank you once again for your ongoing commitment and participation in our wonderful organisation.

Dr Stephen Silk
Chief Executive Officer, Doxa

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Doxa announced State Finalist in the 2017 Telstra Business Awards

Doxa has today been recognised as a State Finalist in the charity category of the prestigious Telstra Business Awards for its work and commitment to helping young disadvantaged people access positive life experiences, education opportunities and employment pathways.

As one of the Victorian finalists, the not-for-profit organisation, which was established in 1972, was chosen for showcasing business excellence and best practice backed by passion, integrity and care.

Doxa CEO, Dr Stephen Silk, said this outstanding achievement is all thanks to the team who have each demonstrated unswerving commitment to make a difference in the lives of young Victorians facing disadvantage.

“I’m so proud of our team and what we have accomplished together – not just in recent years, but over the last four decades. We started from humble beginnings and we have worked hard to help and create opportunities for thousands of young Victorians from challenging life circumstances,” he said.

“We are one of the few Victorian not-for-profits to offer programming from primary school years, throughout secondary years seven to 12, and tertiary education. Through our programs, we share the knowledge, skills and experiences required to empower disadvantaged young people to realise their potential.”

Doxa was formed on the single principle that all children, regardless of their backgrounds, deserved to have opportunities and positive experiences outside the confines of their socio-economic standing. This principle of access and equality continues today.

“Our programs ensure that all young people, no matter their circumstance, have the opportunity to achieve personal greatness. Our purpose is to share knowledge, skills and experiences with disadvantaged young people to empower them to realise their potential,” Dr Silk said.

Now in its 25th year, the Telstra Business Awards celebrate the achievements and entrepreneurial spirit of Australia’s most inspiring small and medium businesses and charities. State winners will be announced on the 28 August.

For more information on Doxa and its programs, visit www.doxa.org.au.

 

ENDS

 

Media contact: Jackie Smiles | jackie@flourishpr.com | 03 9092  8449

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Alumni Stories Of Success: Priscilla Pham

Tell us a bit about yourself?

Hello I’m Priscilla Pham, I’ve just completed my Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) degree at Deakin University. I’ve left CISaustralia as their Student Ambassador and recently joined NAB Financial Planning as a Client Service Officer where I manage client accounts and support the financial adviser in their work, and Tripod as a Programs Coordinator where I ensure everything runs smoothly before, during and after every program. I completed my Cadetship at BP Australia’s head office in the Supply and Logistics team and the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) sector as a Waste Management Project Coordinator.

What experiences from the Cadetship program have stayed with you the most?

Honestly everything. Everything that I’d learnt from the Doxa Cadetship Program has supported my personal and professional growth and moulded my way of thinking. Going through the Cadetship and team leader roles in Doxa’s other programs introduced me to a new world of opportunities that I’d never thought I could reach, and it taught me a lot about how opportunities can bring out the best in those who weren’t given a chance.

“The best experiences of all is being a part of a growing family that will love you unconditionally and will always be there to support you.” 

What’s an achievement you are most proud of and why?

Being the person that I needed when I was younger and living my life the way I’d always wanted; by helping people in many ways that I possibly can and trailblazing through random opportunities that I come by. I’ve finally become a role model and positive influence to the current and future generation of youths, and now I can share the experience of overcoming unfortunate obstacles to those who may need that support.

“Everyone deserves a chance to better their lives no matter how difficult the situation may be.”

What’s the best part of your job?

Being thrown into a continuous learning curve. I have no financial background or enterprise education whatsoever and I’m constantly learning on the job, which means everyday is a day full of curiosity and wonder. I love that both my jobs are flexible and allow me to grow in their industries, whether it be through improving their current systems or by taking initiative in my professional development. Most of all I know that I’m helping someone in someway in my roles and that’s all the satisfaction I truly need in my career life.

“Don’t ever forget that you’re worth all the time and energy it takes to be the person you are now and who you strive to be. Life is worth living.”

What advice for success would you give our current and future Cadets?

It’s okay if you still can’t figure out what you want to do, being true to yourself and your passions are important and a great stepping stone for further opportunities that you may discover later in life. It’s a matter of being proactive, of getting out of your comfort zone and taking the initiative to find the opportunities around you and striking while the iron’s hot.

Thanks Priscilla for sharing your story of success with us. We love hearing about what our Alumni are up to post-Cadetship. Please keep continuing to share your employment experiences and successes with us. Email info@doxa.org.au if you’d like to be featured on the Doxa blog!

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Bendigo Advertiser – Malmsbury Camp

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Bendigo Advertiser

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Malmsbury Camp

Summary

Our Malmsbury Camp recently hosted the inaugural Bendigo & District Aboriginal Cooperative young men’s and women’s camps. Young people learnt about culture, leadership and respectful relationships as well as participating in a range of Doxa-hosted teambuilding and outdoor activities.

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Bendigo Weekly – Malmsbury Camp

 

Publication

Bendigo Weekly

Program

Malmsbury Camp

Summary

Our Malmsbury Camp recently hosted the inaugural Bendigo & District Aboriginal Cooperative young men’s and women’s camps. Young people learnt about culture, leadership and respectful relationships as well as participating in a range of Doxa-hosted teambuilding and outdoor activities.

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Brimbank & NW Star Weekly – Future Focus Program

Brimbank & North West Star Weekly

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Future Focus

Summary

Our Future Focus program provides young people in Years 7 & 8 transitioning from primary to secondary education. This group of students from St Albans Secondary College graduated from the first year of the program and discuss how they have learnt new skills and feel better prepared for the future.

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A Career in Financial Services: Jaclyn Willoughby

Are you a University Pathways Program (UPP) student who’s potentially interested in a career in finance, wealth management, investment banking and the financial services? Well, we’ve got just the person for you to meet to have a career conversation with. Enter Jaclyn Willoughby. In fact, she’s just one of many professionals from across a range of industries that will be attending our UPP networking dinner tomorrow. The whole idea here is to give you a chance to practice networking, meeting new people and learning about careers pathways for the future.

In this blog post we’ll be introducing Jaclyn Willoughby one of our professional networkers from the Financial Services sector.

Jaclyn has a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Finance, and Financial Planning from Deakin University. She has over 12 years experience in property funds management and currently works as Investment Manager at Drapac Capital Partners. Jaclyn specialises in the management of Australian Managed Investment Schemes including product & business development, compliance and financial reporting for several Australian Financial Services Licenses.  Confused, fascinated or just simply want to know more? Then make sure you have a chat with Jaclyn at the UPP networking dinner this week.

We asked Jaclyn a couple of questions ahead of the networking dinner…

Why are you volunteering at the UPP Session?

I have been fortunate to work in an complex organisation which has exposed me to many different facets of a professional working career & have some interesting stories to share.

What are you looking forward to sharing with the students?

My career as an Investment Manager commenced following ​an internship I completed during my final year of my commerce undergraduate year. I am therefore looking forward to sharing my pathway with the students and hope to inspire them to discover their own opportunities in their chosen field.

If you’re in our UPP and would like to find out more, then make sure you have a chat with Jaclyn at the next networking dinner in July.  If you’re a professional and interested in getting involved with the UPP networking dinners and would like to share your wisdom with our students please email: upp@doxa.org.au

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