by Nick Ansell | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Brophy is welcoming the Victorian Government’s $24.8 million investment to strengthen the state’s response to rough sleeping, alongside a new six-point plan aimed at addressing homelessness across Victoria. The announcement comes as the Council to Homeless...
by Nick Ansell | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it can be hard to know what someone else is going through. For young people in particular, stress, anxiety, loneliness, relationship challenges and pressures around school or work can all have an impact, and those struggles aren’t always obvious to the...
by Nick Ansell | Sep 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Coffee drinkers across south west Victoria might notice something a little different on their takeaway cups this Foster Care Week. Brophy is partnering with local cafés across Warrnambool, Hamilton and Portland to help raise awareness of the ongoing need for foster...
by Nick Ansell | Sep 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Brophy was proud to celebrate Wear It Purple Day on Friday, August 28. Alongside lots of purple across our organisation, our people were invited to attend an online session with ACON focused on what it means to be an effective ally. The engaging workshop explored how...
by Nick Ansell | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Kirrie Arms started university, a career in community services wasn’t part of the plan. Her path into the sector came together gradually, shaped by curiosity, further study and a willingness to try something new. “I just thought I would milk cows forever,” Kirrie...
by Nick Ansell | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Homelessness is not always visible. While people often associate homelessness with sleeping rough, the reality is much broader and can include couch surfing, overcrowded housing, crisis accommodation or living somewhere that is unsafe because of family violence or...