We recently received a huge donation of toiletry packs from the SW TAFE Year 11 class. After hearing a presentation from Lily Bourke and Steph Laing during their time in the Youth Support Team, the students were inspired to take action and support young people across...
Brophy Family and Youth Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Hill as its new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national recruitment process. The role attracted more than 60 applications from across the country. After a rigorous search...
Sometimes children and young people can’t live with their biological parents. When that happens, someone they already know and trust — like a grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, family friend, or other close connection — may step in to care for them. These people...
Young people in Warrnambool will soon have easier, more discreet access to barrier protection with the launch of new sexual health packs from headspace Warrnambool. The project is a collaboration between local health services headspace, WRAD and South West Healthcare,...
Hamilton’s four-legged friends are taking centre stage this October as headspace Hamilton hosts a community Pooch Picnic at the Botanic Gardens Gazebo. The event coincides with headspace Day and World Mental Health Day, recognising the important role pets play in...
This October, we’re bringing something special to Port Fairy — a full day dedicated to connection, creativity, and community for LGBTQIA+ young people across the south-west. The Yumcha Youth Day Camp will be held on Thursday 2 October from 9am–4pm at the Port Fairy...
At Brophy, we know leadership isn’t about titles or job descriptions — it’s about how we show up for each other every day. That’s why our Leadership and Culture Group has spent the past six months in a program that gave us plenty to think about, and some really...
A new children’s book written and illustrated in south-west Victoria is set to launch this August, using storytelling to raise awareness of out-of-homecare and the urgent need for foster carers in the region. Maxie’s Adventures, created by Warrnambool-based authors...
“Graham taught me how to parallel park and I did it in about 10 seconds.” That was the moment Thalia knew she was ready for her drive test. A few days later, she passed on the first go—and life changed quickly. Now in Year 12 and working casual shifts at Bunnings,...
This Homelessness Week, Brophy proudly adds our voice to the call for Homelessness Action Now. Homelessness in Australia is rising — and in many cases, it doesn’t look the way people might expect. While we often picture rough sleeping, the reality is that thousands of...
In Term 3, renowned psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will visit three regional locations across south-west Victoria and the Wimmera as part of the 2025 Youth Mental Health Roadshow, delivering expert advice and practical strategies to support young people’s mental...
We’re super excited to launch The Postcard Art Project - ‘Protect What Nurtures’– a vibrant, youth-led creative program running over the next few weeks across Warrnambool & Moyne Shires. It’s all about giving young people aged 12–25 a platform to explore art,...
