2019 Annual Report

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Graduate Q&A: Dis

Get to know seasonal program graduate Dis, now working in hospitality, in this Q&A. Dis is co-creating the cocktail list for our upcoming Scarf Dinners at Lankan Tucker. Find out more, and book in to try a Lankan-leaning cocktails!
Support Scarf this June!

Keen to support Scarf? It's a great time to make a tax-deductible donation, or book a Winter Scarf Dinner at Lankan Tucker! We're also sharing some epic graduate Q&A's.
Graduate Q&A: Lily
Graduate Q&A: Jesse

We think the best way to understand Scarf is to hear from those who take part in our programs. Get to know recent seasonal program graduate Jesse, now working at Tippy-Tay at Garden State Hotel.

What We Do
Autumn Scarf Dinners '23

Autumn Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 15 March - 10 May, at Cassette in Kensington. Food by the experienced Cassette team, front of house by Scarf trainees and mentors. Book now!
What's a Scarf Dinner?

Scarf Dinners are a great way to see our work up close, while enjoying a delicious night out. We move to a different parter restaurant each season, and trainees look after the front-of-house while professional chefs do the cooking. Learn more.
Spring Scarf Dinners '23 at Noisy Ritual

Spring Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 11 October - 29 November. Scarf trainees and mentors will serve a set menu designed and cooked by the experienced Noisy Ritual kitchen team. Book now!
Autumn '26 Pop-Up Scarf Dinners at Masti

Join us for our first seasonal Scarf Dinners for the year! We're excited to pop up at Masti in Fitzroy on Wednesday 20 and Wednesday 27 May, with the Autumn Scarf '26 trainees running the front of house. Bookings are now open.
The Scarf Team

The Scarf team comprises a bunch of passionate staff members and volunteers who are committed to Scarf's Vision, Mission and Values.
10-week Seasonal Program

Scarf's 10-week Seasonal Programs include weekly training sessions and paid work experience and mentoring at Scarf Dinners, and through Scarf Partners.
Become a Scarf Trainee

At Scarf, we run a range of hands-on hospitality and job-readiness programs for young people seeking protection and those from refugee or migrant backgrounds who are facing barriers to employment.
Winter Scarf Dinners '22

Scarf Dinners will kick off in 2022 in partnership with Pipis Kiosk and Perry's: A Refreshment Club. Join us and support recent Scarf graduates to gain paid work experience while enjoying a seriously delicious set menu.
Winter Scarf Dinners '23 at Molly Rose

Winter Scarf Dinners will run on Wednesday nights from 12 July - 30 August. Scarf trainees and mentors will serve a set menu designed and cooked by the experienced Molly Rose kitchen team. Book now!