Chancez Cafes
– More than great coffee! –
Chancez Cafes offer life-changing opportunities for people who want to learn job skills.
Chancez Cafes offer NDIS-funded learning pathways. At Chancez, you can prepare for future employment or for next-step training. Each cafe is a popular local venue known for great coffee and friendly service. Participants are part of the community.
At Chancez, you can:
- develop confidence
- learn customer service and hospitality skills
- get flexible support that focuses on the things you need to learn to be job-ready
- develop useful skills for everyday life and stronger relationships
Introducing the new Chancez Cafes Pathway
Are you ready for your next steps?
Follow the Chancez Cafes Pathway and head towards your first job or formal training
Introducing the new Chancez Cafes Pathway
Are you ready for your next steps?
Follow the Chancez Cafes Pathway and head towards your first job or formal training
Chancez Cafés offer a practical, hands-on pathway equipping participants with the skills and experience needed to prepare for future employment and greater independence. With 8 years of successful operations across Banyule, Nillumbik, and Whittlesea, Chancez Café provides hands-on learning in real cafés, setting you on a path towards future employment goals.
What is the Chancez Pathway?
The Chancez Pathway is a structured two year skill building Program of Support that helps participants develop job readiness through real world experience. Participants serve customers, prepare food and beverages, and refine essential work skills.
The program encourages independence, teamwork, and self-confidence, building the foundation for future employment opportunities.
Additionally, participation at Chancez Cafes supports people to improve everyday life and social skills, helping them feel more comfortable in social situations, manage daily tasks more independently, and build stronger connections with others.
Overview: your journey with Chancez Pathway
Over two years, participants progress through a series of units tailored to develop essential foundation skills that are adaptable to many workplaces, including hospitality or retail.
Each 6 month Program of Support builds on the previous one so you can gradually develop confidence and practical knowledge. The units cover all key skills like food and coffee preparation, health and safety, customer service, point of sale, and workplace skills.
With opportunities to apply these skills in real café environments, participants grow personally and professionally, working towards greater independence and job readiness. This supportive approach ensures you’ll leave the program with the skills, experience, and confidence to take your next steps towards possible employment or beyond.
Is the Chancez Cafe Pathway right for you?
Overview: your journey with Chancez Pathway
Over two years, participants progress through a series of units tailored to develop essential foundation skills that are adaptable to many workplaces, including hospitality or retail.
Each 6 month Program of Support builds on the previous one so you can gradually develop confidence and practical knowledge. The units cover all key skills like food and coffee preparation, health and safety, customer service, point of sale, and workplace skills.
With opportunities to apply these skills in real café environments, participants grow personally and professionally, working towards greater independence and job readiness. This supportive approach ensures you’ll leave the program with the skills, experience, and confidence to take your next steps towards possible employment or beyond.
Is the Chancez Cafe Pathway right for you?
Contact us to learn more about Chancez
Get in touch with our team to find out if Chancez is the right next step for you.
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– WE HAVE SOME VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR 2026. CONTACT US VIA THIS FORM OR CALL 1300 020 625 –
Chancez Cafes Locations
Possum Hollow
Come enjoy great coffee and light bites in the leafy surrounds of Possum Hollow Playground. Shelter from the rain or sun in the covered outdoor seating area. Proudly supported by Banyule City Council.
Hours are subject to change at short notice. Note that we may also close on days of extreme weather.
Possum Hollow
Possum Hollow Playground
Warringal Parklands
Beverley Road
Heidelberg, 3084
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am – 3pm
Tuesday: 9.30am – 3.30pm
CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, Friday & weekends, We may close on days of extreme heat.
Chancez Cafe, Mill Park Library
Mill Park Library had a major renovation in 2019. Araluen now has a custom-built space at the venue. Fresh opportunities are available for NDIS participants who live in the Mill Park area. So now you can learn job skills and gain experience close to home. Contact us to find out more!
Chancez Cafe, Mill Park, is a partnership between Araluen, Whittlesea Council and Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service.
Mill Park Library
Mill Park Library
394 Plenty Road
Mill Park, 3082
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday: 9.30am – 3,30pm
CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS