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...
South-west residents asked to join campaign to end housing crisis
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...
IDAHOBIT Day an ‘out of this world’ success
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...
Brophy celebrates National Volunteers Week!
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 in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community
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...
Check out these headspace summer programs!
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...
Celebrating the success of YUMCHA Hamilton!
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...
Walk Against Family Violence back for 2022
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...
Make time for your mental health this headspace Day!
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 launches innovative Foster Carers Week event
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,...
Register for Wellness Day activities with headspace!
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...
Get your tickets for the Take a Step Forward conference!
Leadership Great South Coast invites you to register for Take a Step Forward: LGBTIQA+ Diversity and Inclusion Conference, and Evening Celebratory and Networking Event on October 6, 2022. This half day conference and Evening Celebratory and Networking Event aims to...