LGBTIQA+ Programs - Brophy Family and Youth Services

-Brophy is committed to providing a supportive and welcoming environment for members of our LGBTIQA+ communities.

Our intention is to continue to create and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity to support and improve their health and wellbeing.

SAFE in the South West Project

CELEBRATING – CONNECTING – SUPPORTING – EMPOWERING LGBTIQA+ PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

SAFE in the South West is strengthening the capacity of the Great South Coast region of Victoria in supporting, and celebrating LGBTIQA+ people across the south west. Find out more here.

Yumcha Warrnambool

Yumcha ‘a little bit of everything’ Diversity Group (12 to 17 years):

Social group for LGBTIQA+ young people in and around Warrnambool. It’s open to all LGBTIQA+ young people and their friends/allies.
Weekly sessions during the school term. Mondays 3.30pm to 5.00pm @ Brophy CYC / headspace (Opposite SWTAFE Warrnambool)
No referral needed, walk into the Brophy CYC on a Monday and say hello or meet with Yumcha Worker before coming along to a session.

Yumcha For Big Kids (18 to 25 years):

For LGBTIQA+ champions and change makers who are working towards a more inclusive South West.
To be involved contact Brophy Family and Youth Services.
Check out future catch ups @Yumcha.Media

Yumcha Hamilton

Social group for LGBTIQA+ young people and their friends (12-25) located in and around Hamilton.

Supported by Brophy and Southern Grampians Shire.

Visit https://www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=3477 for more information.

Skittles Diversity Group – Portland

Skittles is a social diversity group, located in Portland. The group aims to support young diverse people aged 12 to 25 and their friends. This is a place where we can come together in a safe and welcome place.

Visit https://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Youth-Services for more information.