Most people don’t expect to build a 20-year career in the one organisation. But at Brophy, that’s exactly what many people do — sometimes without even realising it at the start. For Ben Lehmann, a career at Brophy didn’t follow a straight line. It followed...
Across south-west Victoria, demand for youth mental health support continues to grow - particularly in regional and rural communities where access to services can be limited. Through delivery of headspace services in Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton, Brophy plays a...
Finding safe, stable accommodation is one of the biggest challenges facing young people and families in our region. Over the past year, Brophy’s housing and homelessness support programs have continued to provide vital support and practical pathways for people...
The annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign runs from 25 November to 10 December and there are a number of local events, walks and webinars taking place across the south-west. Brophy is a proud partner of Respect 2040 and is encouraging the...
Families in the Portland district will soon have greater access to group programs aimed at building resilience, confidence and wellbeing, thanks to a new partnership between Brophy and Alcoa Australia. The $130,000 commitment by Alcoa and Portland Aluminium will...
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...
