New faces at the Y Lake Haven
Young people living in the wider Lake Haven region will soon have access to more support and opportunities with the YMCA NSW (the Y) establishing a new Youth Team at Gravity Youth Centre.
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The Y provides ‘Uplift’ for young people in mental health month
With 18-24 years olds having the highest prevalence of mental illness than any other age group in Australia, youth organisation YMCA NSW (The Y) is doing something about it. The Y will expand Uplift, a new and free mental and physical wellbeing program for young people across several Y sites in Sydney.
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Youth Parliamentarians bring a fresh perspective to NSW Ministers
Young people from across NSW today met with NSW Government Ministers and MPs to discuss the issues facing young people. The young people presented Ministers with a series of Bills developed as part of YMCA NSW’s (The Y NSW) highly successful Youth Parliament program.
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Young people to take over State Parliament, debate big issues during the 2019 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament
From Monday 15 July, around 80 young people from across NSW will take over the chambers of State Parliament House to debate bills on topics including youth mental health, stronger Indigenous representation in schools and climate and the environment, as part of the 2019 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament.
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NAIDOC Indigenous Fashion Show returns to Taree to showcase and celebrate local talent
After a successful debut last year, the NAIDOC Indigenous Fashion Show will return to Taree in July as part of this year’s NAIDOC Week events.
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YMCA NSW thanks all volunteers and recognises the contribution of young volunteers this National Volunteer Week
This National Volunteer Week (20-26 May) YMCA NSW thanks and commends the 3.9 million volunteers whose efforts make our communities and our nation stronger, including the many thousands of young volunteers.
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NSW Election: Leaders must commit to appointing a youth affairs minister to cabinet
YMCA NSW, part of the oldest and largest youth organisation in the world, is calling on Gladys Berejiklian and Michael Daley to commit to appointing a Minister for Youth Affairs to cabinet should they win Saturday’s election. This youth portfolio is urgently needed to address the significant and worsening situation for young people in NSW.
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Program gives Western Sydney youth a sporting chance
The NSW Government will invest more than $115,000 in a crime prevention program that uses sport to steer disadvantaged young people in Western Sydney onto the right path.
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New $5.4 million YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre officially opened by NSW Deputy Premier, MPs, YMCA NSW
After three years of planning, consultation and construction, the new $5.4 million YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre was today officially opened.
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YMCA NSW to run UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre for another three years
YMCA NSW is delighted to have been appointed by UNSW Sydney to manage the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre for another three years.
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YMCA NSW celebrates latest young team member’s award
YMCA NSW is emerging as an employer of choice for young people, with yet another staff member honoured last night for her initiative and strong support of the community. Youth Wellbeing Coordinator Laura Eason, 23, was awarded Highly Commended for NSW Youth Worker of the Year.
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Young men honoured for raising their voices
Two exceptional young people, Hamani Tanginoa, 16, and Bassam Maaliki, 15, were last night recognised as joint winners of the Voice Award at the NSW Children’s Week Awards.
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Young people receive mental and physical wellbeing boost
A new youth mental wellbeing program that provides free access to exercise sessions and new support networks was launched in Penrith today. YMCA Uplift is a partnership between YMCA NSW and Bendigo Bank, targeting 12 to 25 year olds who have mental health issues or are experiencing stress due to studies, friends or family. Informed by research that shows a strong link between physical activity and mental wellbeing, the eight-week early intervention program provides participants with up to two facilitated group sessions per week.
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Take the Pressure Off: Free gym and pool access for Year 12 students
YMCA centres across NSW and ACT are offering free access to students currently completing their Year 12 exams. “Take the Pressure Off” is a YMCA NSW initiative designed to give students the opportunity to stay active and keep their wellbeing in mind during stressful exam periods.
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Meet Fiona the Winner of our social media Baby and Toddler show competition!
YMCA NSW - We believe in the power of inspired young people. It’s stories like these that define who we are. #ThisisY
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Applications now open for 18 new Wellness Centre jobs
Applications are now open for 18 new jobs at the $5.4 million YMCA Wellness Centre, the YMCA has announced.
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YMCA NSW reaffirms its commitment to putting child safety first, as National Redress Scheme starts
As the National Redress Scheme to support survivors of institutional child sexual abuse comes into effect on Sunday 1 July, YMCA NSW publicly reaffirms its commitment to placing the safety of children and young people first and advocating on their behalf.
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Local talent to star in inaugural NAIDOC Indigenous Fashion Show
Local members of the Taree community are gearing up to dazzle with a fashion show at Manning Valley Race Club next month.
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YMCA NSW response to NSW State Budget 2018-19
YMCA NSW has welcomed a number of measures outlined in the NSW Budget 2018-19 for young people and families.
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YMCA NSW appoints new CEO for a Day as part of National Youth Week
To mark the start of National Youth Week, YMCA NSW handed the leadership reigns over to 18-year-old Sam Harris on Friday 13 April, appointing him CEO for the Day.
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