FICE Lilydale’s move to Yarra Junction

For five years, FICE has supported over 400 women by providing training, experience, pre-loved business attire and community at Lilydale and Yarra Junction.  

Cire is excited to announce that FICE Lilydale is moving to its purpose-built shopfront at Yarra Junction. 

Surrounded and supported by the Yarra Junction community, Cire is confident that FICE will continue to thrive as it has for years. Women can rely on FICE for quality, affordable clothing, and support to re-enter the workforce. We all know you look amazing whatever you wear, sisters, and FICE is here to supply professional clothing to help you gain that edge in your next interview. 

Why is FICE moving? Cire Training at Lilydale is expanding our course range with Certificate II ECEC, adding to our repertoire of first-class training to a diverse range of students. Such is the training team’s success that Cire must look to maximising the use of space at Lilydale. The additional space will elevate Cire’s training capability, and further position Cire as a place of choice to pursue learning. Limited clothing racks will be available at Lilydale, as they are at Cire Community Hub Chirnside Park. Donations will continue to be accepted at Lilydale. 

FICE will continue to provide support at Yarra Junction.  

It has been a pleasure to have FICE at Lilydale, and we are excited to consolidate the quality clothing at the Yarra Junction storefront. FICE was established in 2019 at Mooroolbark Terrace and relocated once already to Lilydale and Yarra Junction. It is our aim to have a sustainable FICE to continue supporting women in the Yarra Ranges who wish to take their lives to the next level via employment and financial independence.  

Are you looking to re-enter the workforce? FICE will support you – our expert trainers will guide you on where to start, how to apply, and workshop your skills in a practice interview. FICE also helps to build community, ignite creativity and promote sustainable practices. Our community workshops at Yarra Junction feature creative upcycling and sustainability with engaging activities. Discover your creative style and learn the art of designing new pieces from deconstructed garments. 

Thank you to our wonderful FICE staff, students, members and volunteers for breathing life into this enterprise. We hope that you will continue to enjoy services at FICE’s home in Yarra Junction.  

FICE checklist: If you tick ‘Yes’ to any of these, we would love to support you on your journey.

Are you:  

• Aged between 22-45

• Looking for pathways that support your economic and social independence  

• Wanting to re-engage with work  

• Needing to refresh or obtain skills to enter workforce  

• Living in the Yarra Ranges Council.   

• Shopping for clothes for a new interview or job  

• Looking for an additional purpose to feel reinvigorated  

• Searching for work or the confidence to apply for work   

• Seeking help with the application process for work  

• From a disadvantaged background (low incomes, single parent families)  

• From a minority or a marginalised communities (immigrants or refugees)  

• Highly motivated, with a willingness to learn and enhance skills, or   

• Affected by recent economic downturns? 

 Connect with FICE and join our supportive community – we look forward to meeting you. Contact Us | First Impressions Clothing Exchange 

The FICE mission: To empower women to enter the workforce successfully by providing training and high-quality, affordable pre-loved clothing. Get the look, get the job.