June marks Pride Month — a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, recognise the progress that has been made toward equality and inclusion, and acknowledge that for many people, the journey toward genuine safety, acceptance and belonging is still ongoing. At Brophy,...
Families across south-west Victoria are being invited to take part in new research aimed at strengthening mental health and wellbeing support for parents and caregivers. Brophy is a lead partner in the project, working alongside Deakin University’s Lifespan Institute...
The Warrnambool community are invited to come together for a Candlelight Vigil to remember and honour the lives of women and children lost to family and domestic violence. The vigil will be held on Wednesday 6 May, providing a space for reflection, remembrance, and...
A renowned clinical psychologist and internationally acclaimed author will deliver a free community forum for families, carers and educators across the Southern Grampians region, focused on practical ways to support youth mental health and wellbeing. The Understanding...
Maxie has been busy. Over the past few weeks, Brophy's little koala buddy has been out and about across the community, collecting Easter eggs from some very generous local supporters — and he’s absolutely blown away by the response. With drop-off points at Fit After...
For Karen and Jason, foster care started with one simple belief: every child deserves a fair go. Karen, who is blind, says she never let her disability define what she could offer as a carer — and she’s passionate about encouraging others not to rule themselves out....
February 20 is World Care Day. It’s a day when grown-ups stop and think about kids like me — kids whose worlds have changed very quickly, even when we didn’t want them to. Sometimes people think big, exciting things are what change a child’s world. But I don’t think...
Chronic illness. Neurological conditions. Learning differences. Mental health challenges. Fatigue. Pain. Sensory issues. So many disabilities are invisible — yet they shape daily life in very real ways. That’s why headspace Warrnambool has launched the Sunflower...
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...
