Brophy CEO Francis Broekman will retire in August after 30 years of dedicated leadership. His tenure as Chief Executive has shaped Brophy into one of the region’s most trusted community service providers. Francis joined Brophy in 1991, when the organisation had just...
Brophy is encouraging the south-west community to learn about the importance of pronouns — and how using them respectfully can help create a safer, more supportive region for LGBTQIA+ people. It comes as IDAHOBIT 2025 (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia,...
This Youth Homelessness Matters Day, Brophy is standing with young people and calling for urgent, coordinated action to end homelessness — not just for youth, but for everyone experiencing housing insecurity in our communities. The theme for Youth Homelessness Matters...
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...
Jordan and Bella Gee are proving that even small acts of kindness can make a big impact — especially at Easter. The siblings, aged eight and seven, have teamed up with their mum Sheree Gee to collect chocolate donations for children living in care across south-west...
We’re stoked to share that STOKED Surf Therapy has taken out the Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Sport award at the South West Community Sports Awards! This win recognises STOKED’s commitment to creating an inclusive, culturally safe space for young people...
Brophy's Ethan Bloom knows the importance of visibility and allyship for the south-west trans community. People gathered at Warrnambool TAFE in partnership with WRAD Health for a BBQ in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility on Monday — an international event...
Brophy is joining communities around the world in recognising Trans Day of Visibility — a day to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of trans and gender-diverse people across south-west Victoria and beyond! In 2025, visibility and identity matter...
Are you or do you know someone experiencing child-to-parent violence? Brophy’s Who’s In Charge? (WIC) is a free 8-week program designed for parents and carers of children aged 8-18 who are being abusive, violent, or appear out of control. Is this program for you or...
Easter is a time for joy, family, and—of course—chocolate. But for children living in care, these small traditions can mean even more. That’s why Brophy is running an Easter Egg Drive, making sure every child in care gets a visit from the Easter Bunny in 2025. Right...
A new Youth Café launching in Warrnambool will provide a welcoming and inclusive space for young people aged 16 to 25 to connect, relax, and access support. Brophy’s ‘Youth Café’ will run every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5pm, starting March 26, in the CYC café kitchen...
For many young people, learning to drive is more than just a rite of passage—it’s the key to independence, opportunity, and confidence. But not every learner has access to a car or a supervising driver to clock up the 120 hours needed to get their licence. That’s...
