A sustainable partnership in energy
Schneider Electric is a global energy management company that creates products and services to support sustainable energy use. The company has a long history of philanthropic activity and community engagement
Energy equity essential for climate change adaptation
For John Thwaites, Chair of ClimateWorks Australia and the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, climate and equity go hand-in-hand. John has had a long association with the Brotherhood and, since 2008,
Community of Practice creating meaningful program development
Carmen Auer is passionate about supporting young people to find meaningful jobs that suit their skills and aspirations. After working with young people for over 16 years, Carmen also understands
Using NDIS to build a strong future
Twice a week, Christian Hansen makes a threehour round trip from his home in Melton to Arts Project, an organisation in Melbourne’s inner north that supports artists with intellectual disability.
Residents at our Banksia Dementia Respite Centre
Christine has been working for the Brotherhood as a community service worker for nearly ten years, and volunteering for the last three years. An accomplished pianist and chorus singer, she
Bridging the gap through care at home
Selminaz and Nurettin have been accessing Brotherhood home care package services, through our Sunshine centre, for the past five years. They get help with shopping trips, showering assistance, house cleaning
Supporting children and families to thrive
During the 1930s there was no universal free kindergarten in Victoria. Peter Goodman, now in his nineties, recalls many conversations about child welfare in his family home. His mother, Silvia,
Kiara is determined to get back on her feet
In late 2018, Year 11 student, Kiara was living in a refuge and at risk of leaving school early. She had an uncertain future but was determined to get back
Niki loves the change HIPPY has brought to her life
When Niki and her family first moved to Frankston North, they were socially isolated and she was worried about how her four children three with disabilities would develop socially and