Brophy Current News

Congratulations to Dave, Ziggy and the Kulcha Shift Events Crew Winners of the Small Events Catagory (under 1500 people) The evaluation took place at the last Open Mic Event - the crew worked...
LOVE is supposed to conquer all, but some say that love isn’t always satisfying nor is it meant to be straight-forward. For people confused about their sexuality, sometimes relationships...
 SARAH, 18, was shocked by her first sexual experience. Her partner, who had seemed like a nice guy, treated her roughly and disrespectfully. She had not consented to some of what happened and...
  WARRNAMBOOL'S Brophy Family and Youth Services plans to give sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) the flick with a new short film. Designed by local youth group Youth United Making...
Funding boost inspires Youth Week activities JONO PECH 19 Mar, 2012 04:00 AM NATIONAL Youth Week celebrations have received a $6000 boost in south-west Victoria. Member for South...
NATIONAL Youth Week celebrations have received a $6000 boost in south-west Victoria. Member for South West Coast Denis Napthine announced Warrnambool, Moyne and Glenelg shires would receive $2000...
DOCTORS will take over the classroom next month to address Warrnambool’s teenage sexual health issues. The headspace Docs & Teens program, which now runs in 24 Geelong schools since...
FABULOUS food was shared at Brophy Family and Youth Services Harmony Day celebrations with a range of foods from ratatouille to Indian rice on offer. The shared lunch was attended by 25...
A SHORTAGE of south-west foster carers has prompted an urgent call for more people to help children in need. At present there are 30 carers on the books of Brophy Family and Youth Services, a...
Come down to Brophy between 13th – 20th April and have your say about what it’s like to be a young person … We have a space for you to share your thoughts, pictures & photo...
  KICKING a ball around an oval might sound simple, but to a Warrnambool teen it is one thing he looks forward to each week. Sam (not his real name), 13, is fortunate to have a mentor and...
  FOR young gay people in rural communities the decision of whether to come out can be one of the biggest pressures. Yesterday, on Internat­ional Day Against Homophobia and Trans­...
 The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is celebrated every May 17. The day aims to coordinate international events to garner support for the respect of...

Accreditation

Brophy Family & Youth Services Inc. is an accredited service with the Quality Improvement Council, Dec 2009
Brophy adopts a continuous quality improvement approach across all areas of service delivery which will improve performance standards and strengthen service outcomes for client’s staff and volunteers.

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Welcome to Brophy Family and Youth Services

Brophy Family & Youth Services is the primary provider for youth services in South West Victoria.  Brophy originated in 1974 with its beginnings in hostel accommodation for homeless youth.  Over the years it has developed a comprehensive range of services for the homeless, young people and families.

The agency provides regional services to Portland, Hamilton, Camperdown and Warrnambool through its outreach programs.  Its main office is located in Warrnambool with sub-regional offices situated in Hamilton and Portland.

Our Vision

We will strengthen the capacity of youth, enrich the lives of individuals and families, and build the connections in our communities throughout South West Victoria.
 

Our Mission

To deliver directly, or through partnerships, community services which promote a just society and improve life choices for people in the areas of:

  • Accommodation

  • Employment and Enterprise

  • Education and Training

  • Health and Welfare


Our Values

  • Social Justice

Promoting justice, social fairness and human rights.

  • Professionalism

Practicing in an ethical, respectful and inclusive manner.

  • Empowerment

Strengthening and enabling individual and community decision-making.

  • Responsiveness

Responding in a timely, engaging and respectful manner.

  • Partnership

Striving for shared connections to create better client outcomes.