Rachael

Rachael’s story: A Path to Meaningful Change

For Rachael, receiving a scholarship from the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation has been life‑changing. After years of feeling unfulfilled in her accounting career, financial support gave her the confidence to pursue a path grounded in human connection, care, and community—opening the door to a career that feels truly meaningful and aligned with who she is.

After completing a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Rachael began her working life in accounting. Although she became established and progressed in her role, the work did not provide the sense of purpose she was seeking. As someone who thrives on connection and interaction with others, Rachael felt increasingly disconnected from her day‑to‑day work. While she knew she wanted a career focused on helping people, the financial pressure of returning to study made the possibility of change feel out of reach.

Being awarded a scholarship from the Foundation changed everything. For the first time, Rachael could genuinely consider a new direction for her future. The scholarship eased the financial strain and gave her the confidence to take a chance on a career she had never previously imagined. Rachael enrolled in a Certificate III in Individual Support—a course that opened the door to new possibilities and helped her uncover a passion she didn’t know she had.

Receiving a scholarship eased gave Rachael confidence to pursue a new direction and led her to enrol in a Certificate III in Individual Support—where she discovered a passion she never expected.  Working directly with people and making a meaningful difference in their lives deepened that sense of purpose, offering a fulfilment she had never experienced in her previous career.

The course and scholarship have transformed Rachael’s life, giving her long‑lasting relationships, valuable knowledge, and a renewed sense of direction. She now hopes to continue building her career in the aged care sector and plans to further her studies so she can continue growing in a field she is deeply passionate about.

Rachael is deeply grateful to the generous donors who make scholarships like hers possible. Their support has helped her discover her potential and build a meaningful career she loves.

“To the generous donors at the scholarship foundation, please keep donating and thank you so much for allowing me to achieve my full potential.”
“Through this course and the practical and theory skills, I was able to build my confidence to not only ease through placement, but also to find a job in the aged care sector of which I absolutely love.”

Read more:

• The generosity of our partners, sponsors and donors opens doors to education and opportunity. Read more about partnering with the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation
• Read more about Certificate III in Individual Support