There are several common misconceptions about homelessness in Australia that can contribute to misunderstandings about the causes, experiences, and solutions for addressing it. Here are some of the most prevalent misconceptions: 1. Homelessness Means Sleeping on the...
headspace Hamilton site works ramping up
Construction is ramping up at the new headspace Hamilton site with builders working hard to complete the fit-out. Demolition work at the 48 Thompson Street site is complete, and remediation is underway, with the fit-out of the building expected to be finished by the...
Five surprising facts about becoming a Foster Carer with Brophy you need to know!
Foster carers across Victoria play a crucial role in providing safe and supportive homes for children who cannot live with their families. Brophy is urgently seeking foster carers to help local kids stay connected to their communities. Thinking about becoming a foster...
SheShaka exhibition a major hit
Brophy's Stoked Surf Therapy program is proud to be part of the SheShaka Exhibition, which launched at The Slab Lab in Warrnambool on Friday, June 14 It comes after the exhibition, created by the University of Melbourne, ran in Melbourne from November to December...
New program to combat family violence across south-west
Brophy will support fathers to improve their relationships with their children and end controlling and abusive behaviour through the delivery of a new program. The program, Caring Dads, has been rolled out in other parts of the state but will launch in the south-west...
How you can participate in Brophy’s National Reconciliation Week event
Brophy is hosting a digital National Reconciliation Week event, asking the south-west community: Why is Truth Telling Important, Now More Than Ever? in line with the national theme. Responses will be collated into a video to run at the conclusion of National...
The Kindness Car is back for 2024!
The Kindness Car with Warrnambool Toyota is back for 2024! Donations - winter warmers are appreciated - can be dropped off at the Warrnambool Toyota dealership reception at 1075 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool. From Monday 25th March through to Monday 15th April, we are...
Julie’s Foster Care story
*Story originally featured on Fostering Connections. Julie is currently a staff member in the Home-Based Care team at Brophy. Julie was 15 years old when her parents became foster carers providing care to more than 100 children and young people in the Warrnambool...
Support young people to live, earn and learn with this fresh initiative
Foyer Warrnambool is partnering with Victoria's Container Deposit Recycling Scheme, meaning the south-west community can support a program which supports young people to reach their employment, educational and lifestyle goals. The Foyer Warrnambool has registered as a...
Five things to know about becoming a foster carer
There has never been a better time to become a foster carer. More than 450 children each night in the south-west need a foster home. That's more than we have carers. If a home is unable to be found, children might need to move out of region - away from their friends,...
Kinship Carer’s ‘rewarding’ experience
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 seeking directors to join board
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...