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...
Driving Change: How One Mentor is Helping Young People Gain Independence After a long career as an engineer, Allan Wood was looking for a meaningful way to give back to his community when he retired and moved to Warrnambool. More than 10 years later, he’s still behind...
No Interest Loans (NILs) provide individuals and families with access to fair, safe, and affordable credit for essential goods and services without the burden of interest, fees, or charges. This initiative is particularly beneficial for those on low incomes, offering...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
