More Than a Gym: The Y Broken Hill Champions Youth, Community and Growth
Justin Hoskins, Cluster Manager at The Y Broken Hill, joined Patrick for a wide-ranging conversation about how The Y is leaning into a new era—one focused on empowering youth, reinvesting every dollar back into Broken Hill and and what it means to serve a remote community with heart.
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Olympic Gymnast Emma Nedov Advocates Keeping Kids In Sport Amid Rising Costs
Young gymnasts across NSW are being forced to abandon the sport they love as rising costs drive them away from gymnastics at an alarming rate. With participation numbers plummeting primarily amongst lower socioeconomic families, Olympic gymnast Emma Nedov is speaking out, joining forces with the Y NSW (YMCA) to fight for more inclusive, accessible pathways to keep young athletes engaged.
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Voices for Change Fundraising and Networking Event
A special evening of storytelling, connection and community – Voices for Change, proudly hosted by Jacinta Parsons, broadcaster, writer and speaker, took place on Tuesday 25 March 2025.
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Breaking Barriers: Encouraging Young Athletes to Stay in Sport
Body dissatisfaction is driving young people—especially girls—away from sports, and it’s time to change the conversation.
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Are School Swimming Carnivals Becoming a Thing of the Past?
Once a cherished tradition in Aussie schools, swimming carnivals are on the decline. Research from Royal Life Saving Australia reveals that 1 in 4 schools have dropped their annual carnival, while others limit participation to squad swimmers.
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Swim carnival success: A guide to helping your child overcome nerves
A quintessential part of Australian children’s school days are swim carnivals; an exciting event for children providing opportunities for them to showcase their swimming skills, race in a relaxed environment, and foster a sense of team spirit.
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The Y Hawkesbury Oasis Wins Business of the Year at the Hawkesbury Local Business Awards
The Y Hawkesbury Oasis is proud to announce that it has been awarded Business of the Year at the 2024 Hawkesbury Local Business Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes The Oasis as a leader among local businesses, having been selected as the top business from a pool of finalists across all categories.
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The Y NSW Expands into Early Childhood Education and Care Sector with Little Angels
The Y NSW is excited to be expanding into the early childhood learning and care sector with the recent acquisition of Little Angels Early Learning at Mascot Central and Pagewood Green, Sydney.
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Y NSW at Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre
Today marks 10 years since the Y NSW began operating Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre (KFAC), and we're thrilled to have reached this incredible milestone!
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Reset and Rise: Transforming Young Lives through the Y NSW’s Alternative Suspension Program
The Y NSW is hosting an inspiring forum in November to highlight the success of its innovative Alternative Suspension Program and unveil exciting news about the program’s future.
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Happy International Pronouns Day!
Today is about education and highlighting the importance of respecting a person’s pronouns.
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Scoring the perfect match: A parent's guide to choosing the right sport for your child
Selecting the right sport for your child is an important decision that can impact their physical, mental, and social development. At the Y, we believe in fostering a love for physical activity through positive, enriching experiences.
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The Y NSW Alternative Suspension
The Y NSW Alternative Suspension is a life-changing program that supports students aged 12 to 18 who are suspended or at risk of being so, to address the causes that lead to their suspension, and to build self esteem, social and emotional skills, set goals and plan for a positive future.
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Embracing the outdoors: The importance of regular outdoor play for kids
In an age where screens dominate our children’s lives, the importance of regular outdoor play cannot be overstated. The Y has always championed activities that contribute to the holistic development of young individuals, and outdoor play is a crucial component of this.
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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth | Insights and Inspiration
Wear it Purple Day is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people. Every year on Wear it Purple Day schools, workplaces and community groups wear purple to show their visible support for LGBTQIA+ youth.
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Alternative Suspension Students Thrive
A three-month follow-up with a student who was previously referred to the Y NSW’s Alternative Suspension program has shown remarkable improvements in their school life and personal development.
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The Y Hawkesbury Oasis wins regional swim school of the year
the Y Hawkesbury Oasis for being named Regional Swim School of the Year (over 1000 lessons per week) by the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA)!
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The Y celebrates Olympic ties and spirit across the state
The Y has always been more than a place for fitness; it's a cornerstone in the history of sports and the Olympic movement, with a deep and lasting connection to the Olympic Games that has spanned many decades.
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Game on, injury off: How to keep kids safe in sports
Children's participation in sports is invaluable for their physical, mental, and social development. However, with increased activity comes the risk of sports-related injuries. At the Y, we are committed to ensuring that children enjoy sports safely.
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Go behind the scenes of Youth Parliament 2024!
Our young leaders came together at Parliament of NSW to debate, learn, and create positive change for our future.
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