Becoming a Scarf Champion allows you to play a critical role in a young person significantly growing their knowledge, skills, confidence, networks, and ultimately, their job readiness. At Scarf, we provide training, mentoring and paid work experience opportunities to young people who face significant barriers to employment. We strive to create an inclusive, culturally-safe space which promotes learning and growth. Scarf unlocks countless opportunities for our trainees, and we're proud to see 72% of graduates in jobs within 6 months.

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Want to transform a life?

> We're currently seeking contributions from individuals and foundations to support one or more trainee places in our 10-week Seasonal Programs. Three seasonal programs will run in the next financial year (Winter '26, Spring '26 and Autumn '27), with 8–10 trainee places offered in each program.

For more detail, see a recent Scarf Champion Proposal to learn how a tax-deductible donation can support a young person to get access to a life-changing opportunity. 

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> There are also opportunities to become a Scarf Champion and support a trainee position in our alcohol-free program, Scarf Foundations. The next intake for Foundations will happen in August 2026. A tax-deductible donation of $3,000 can support one full trainee place in this program.

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> If you are a business specifically interested in corporate sponsorship options, we'd love to chat about creating a bespoke partnership which celebrates your generosity and commitment to social change, while creating meaningful opportunities for you and your team.

To discuss supporting us as an individual, foundation or business, contact Scarf CEO Hannah Brennan - [email protected] / 0488 772 911. 

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Scarf’s proven model and continued success in securing meaningful employment for graduates as a result of their involvement in the program was key to our decision to become Scarf Champions. Scarf Dinners and events are always a highlight - it’s such a great way to introduce Scarf to family and friends, and the opportunity to engage with trainees and see the impact of our support is truly gratifying.

- Simone Clancy, Sage Foundation. See the Autumn Scarf '23 Impact Report to better understand our outcomes and social impact. 

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Scarf programs change lives. Ngot was unemployed for a year before coming to Scarf. He graduated in early 2019 and connected with Bodriggy Brewing Co via a Scarf mentor. He began working at Bodriggy in mid-2019 as a casual food runner and bar back, and he's now a full-time Duty Manager. Video: Roger Ungers

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Becoming a Scarf Champion was a clear and obvious way Five Senses could contribute towards our mission of Impacting People Positively. Empowering each cohort of Scarf trainees into hospitality is a wonderful thing to be a part of. Whether it is a bridge while the trainees improve language skills or get other accreditations, or a full time new career trajectory in hospitality, it is making an impact on each ones' life, and their transition into Australia much smoother and hopefully more successful.

- Brad Butler, Five Senses Coffee

Through their innovative model, partnering with a different venue for each seasonal program, Scarf is simultaneously enabling community integration, more welcoming and inclusive employment practice, and offering the most important thing that anyone can ever be offered – real paid employment, combined with holistic wraparound support. And somehow, they manage this with their tiny, tiny team. We are very proud to walk alongside Scarf and be a champion and we’re in awe of what they do.

- Lydia Garrett, Igniting Change

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