Kinship Carer's “rewarding” experience Brophy Kinship Care Nicole Walker “wouldn't change (her role) for the world” and describes it as “so rewarding”. Nicole and her husband have cared for Montana, a nine-year-old girl, since she was three months old. “She's been...
Brophy is seeking passionate, community-minded people to join its board of directors! Our ideal applicant has skills in one or more of building social advantage, finance, risk, quality and safety and governance and a desire to guide the organisation in delivering...
More than 1500 people experiencing homelessness or family violence are in desperate need of housing in the south-west. That's why members of Southwest Vic Homelessness Network (SWHN) have been creating origami houses to present at parliament on August 2. It's hoped...
The YUMCHA Hamilton crew and Southern Grampians Shire are proud to unveil a space-themed pride mural which celebrates LGBTQIA+ recognition in the region's community. The mural was unveiled on Wednesday as part of IDAHOBIT Day and was attended by Victorian Commissioner...
Volunteers are vital to Brophy! They support the delivery of more than six of the agency's programs which help our community be the best they can be. So this week, and every week, we're saying thank you. Thank you. For all the work all of our volunteers do! National...
Brophy stands firmly in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, especially those who are non-binary, transgender and gender diverse. All young people deserve to feel safe, empowered and celebrated and to have their rights respected and upheld. We recognise that the...
The headspace Warrnambool Early Intervention Team are running a range of upcoming summer group programs for young people aged 12-25 years! Check out the full list below: Beginning High School Sessions Portland (@ Portland Art Centre): 16/01/23 11.00am-12.30pm - Year 7...
One of the major success stories from our Hamilton office in 2022 was the launch of YUMCHA! YUMCHA Hamilton was launched on IDAHOBIT Day in May (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia). The group name YUMCHA stemmed from the...
The 2022 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV) will take place across Victoria on Friday 25 November. Step out in orange and unite with thousands of people across Victoria to raise awareness and walk in solidarity with victim-survivors of domestic and family violence...
headspace Warrnambool is encouraging young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health on headspace Day and mental health week. headspace Day is on October 5 and is an annual national day of awareness about the mental health and wellbeing of...
Brophy will launch a first of its kind campaign to inform and educate those interested in learning about foster care. The Warrnambool, Hamilton and Portland-based agency will host a Facebook live Q&A to headline its Foster Care Week activities on Tuesday,...
headspace Warrnambool and Portland are excited to announce Wellness Days as part of their School Holiday Program! The Warrnambool session, which will be held on September 21 from 10am until 2pm, will be an art and ten pin bowling session for young people aged 12 to 18...
