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Youth Leadership

The YMCA has a proud history in developing young leaders. In addition to the provision of specific programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, youth leadership is a key 'community strengthening promise' that runs through all of the programs that we provide.

Some of the various Youth Leadership activities offered by YMCA NSW include:

  • Junior Vacation Care Leaders - Junior leader's vacation care program is designed for young people between the ages of 13 and 16 years that are interested in learning how to work with younger children...
  • YMCA NSW Youth Parliament - What is YP? The YMCA New South Wales Youth Parliament is a program that gives young people a voice in the running of NSW. It is a place where the opinions and concerns of...
  • YMCA NSW Youth Parliament- Get Involved -   Application for the 2013 program are now closed. For information about the 2014 program, please contact Beth Laurenson (beth.laurenson@ymca.org.au / (02)...
  • Uno-Y - UNO Y is an annual leadership program for young people aged 16-20 that recognises their leadership potential and provides an opportunity for them to further develop their...
  • Future Leaders - YMCA Future Leaders is an annual personal and professional development program for young YMCA staff aged 18-25. The program delivers personal development and leadership...
  • Marland Cup - Marland Cup is the YMCA’s annual state-wide youth camp that began in 1990 to provide young people with the opportunity to participate in ‘clean, healthy...
  • Changing Minds, Bouncing Back - The Changing Minds, Bouncing Back project is a camping experience for disadvantaged youth, between the ages of 14 and 17, who are in state care but who are too old for...
  • YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Press Gallery - Press Gallery Applications for 2013 are noew closedEmail yp.media@ymca.org.au to be put on our mailing list. The YMCA New South Wales Youth Parliament is a program that...

Youth Leadership at Your Local Y

For more details or to enrol visit your local YMCA centre: