Brotherhood of St. Laurence

22/10/2026

Last night, our Melbourne Fashion Week runway came to life 🎉

Talented young designer, and former BSL volunteer, Niamh Rae chatted to Brett McLeod on Nine News ahead of last night's Cult Status runway, sharing how she turns donated wool blankets found in hard rubbish into stunning felted looks as a response to fast fashion.

Niamh worked on the BSL x Hunter Gatherer collection last year and this year is part of The Swatch student runway on Friday night. We’re so proud of Niamh and everyone who helped bring BSL x Hunter Gatherer's Re-imagined Excess to the runway last night. Congratulations!

21/10/2026

Heard on Triple R: a beloved book collection, on its way to new homes. 📚

Join us at the Brotherhood of St. Laurence Bentleigh op shop on Saturday 24 October, 1:30-3:30pm, for the sale of Tony Brigg’s donated book collection, with Penny Ikinger there to chat about it on a live podcast. Grab a bargain, meet the man himself and help support our work.

📍 BSL Bentleigh op shop, 518 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204

Free to attend. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tony-biggs-in-conversation-with-penny-iking

20/10/2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence sends its deepest love and care to Helen Haines MP, Helen's husband, children and family, the Indi community, and everyone who knows and loves Helen, at this incredibly difficult time. We are thinking of you.

19/10/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

After extensive investigation, we’ve discovered why everyone is shopping the Brotherhood Books EOFY 15% off Sale…

Spoiler alert: it’s not actually a mystery. 😄

📚 Great books at great prices.
💰 15% off all 56,000 books.
✨ New books added daily.
🌱 A sustainable way to shop.
💛 Every purchase supports people experiencing poverty.

Watch our exclusive interviews with Greg and the volunteer team as they reveal all.

⏰ But don’t wait too long… the EOFY Sale ends Thursday!

19/10/2026

At Thrive Hub Seymour, we're passionate about helping people discover new opportunities, build skills, and feel connected to their community.

We offer free, person‑centred support to help people take their next steps towards employment, training and personal goals. Whether you’re feeling stuck, exploring your options, or just need a bit of guidance, our team is here to walk alongside you.

✨ What we offer includes:
• One‑on‑one support with our Development Coaches
• In‑person workshops in Seymour focused on confidence, skills and pathways
• Outreach support in Shepparton every Wednesday with Anna
• Help with goal setting, job readiness, training options and overcoming challenges

🤝 Connect with our Development Coaches – Samantha, Anna and Gypsy – and take your next step toward confidence, skills and opportunity.

📍 Visit us:
47 Anglesey Street, Seymour
📞 Phone: 1300 875 002
📧 Email: [email protected]

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If you, or someone you support, could benefit from extra guidance, encouragement or practical help, we’d love to hear from you. 💚

19/10/2026

If you’d like to show your support for Treaty ahead of the Victorian state election, First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria has provided advice based on the pillars: Educate, Collaborate, Advocate, Activate.

Together for Treaty, ANTaR Victoria & Yoorrook Justice Commission also have great resources on their websites to support learning and advocacy.

19/10/2026

“Mental health is not just about accessing services. It’s also about feeling connected, included and supported by the people around us.”

Our wellbeing programs, Being Well and Vibrant Youth, are supporting people with disability, carers and families experiencing mental health challenges through community connection and belonging.

Read more about the groups in this week’s Brimbank & North West Star Weekly, in acknowledgement of Mental Health Month:

Mental Health for All is a community-led initiative supporting Brimbank residents to build friendships, strengthen their confidence and feel more connected to their community. Run through the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), the initiative has established two programs in Brimbank – Being Well and...

16/10/2026

Happy World Op Shop Day! 🧡

Op shopping has a richer backstory than most of us realise, and a big part of it starts in Fitzroy. Watch the reel to find out how the “opportunity shop” got its name, and how BSL helped turn it into a permanent fixture of the neighbourhood.

Visit one of our 20 op shops across Victoria today and don't forget today is the final day Relove Reward members can earn double points!

Find your nearest store at https://stores.bsl.org.au/

28/09/2026

Reconciliation representatives from across BSL were lucky to experience a Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung cultural walking tour, along Birrarung from Abbotsford Convent to Dights Falls.

We are so lucky to live on lands cared for by Traditional Owners and First Peoples for more than 65,000 years.

If you're interested in doing a tour, you can find out more at wurundjeri.com.au

24/09/2026

Meet Rowan, one of BSL's Board Directors and committee members. As a trained Lawyer, and having worked as Executive Director at Victorian Legal Aid, Rowan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her volunteer role at BSL. She is a strong advocate for justice and equality, and her leadership reflects her passion for creating lasting change for marginalised communities.

2026 is the UN International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, and Rowan's work shows us the power of what volunteering can achieve.

Find out more about volunteering at BSL at https://www.bsl.org.au/get-involved/volunteer/