Scarf is a not-for-profit social enterprise which transforms lives through hospitality. Since 2010, we’ve been running hands-on hospitality training, mentoring and paid work experience programs in Melbourne restaurants. We work closely with the community sector and the hospitality industry to make employment more equitable for young people facing barriers to work. Scarf trainees are keen, resilient young people seeking protection, and those from refugee and migrant backgrounds who have little or no work experience in Australia. We’ve partnered with over 100 generous hospitality businesses to transform hundreds of young lives. Scarf Dinners are a positive, supportive environment where participants thrive and gain real-world experience. Scarf graduates are part of a unique learning community and move on to jobs with new-found confidence, skills, knowledge and networks. Social Impact since 2010 -293 graduates -92% program retention rate -17,955 hours of hands-on training -8,855 hours of paid work experience -8,210 hours of wellbeing and job readiness support -248 Scarf Dinners and events in 35 partner restaurants -$221,488 in trainee wages* *Restaurant Industry Award wages paid directly to participants The above statistics are current at 06/09/22