The Giant Swing
As Jess is secured to the swing, she asks if she has to go to the top. I tell her that she only has to go as far as she thinks she could possibly go, then to try and go one baby step further.
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Camping at Deeimba
You awake to the peaceful sounds of nature, no car sounds or sirens to be heard. In winter, there can be a thick fog which makes the camp feel like it is high in the mountains. If the group is quiet enough, you can sometimes even spot a wallaby or two grazing in the fields.
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YMCA NSW assembles experts to inform Australia’s first purposefully-designed child-safe building in Broken Hill
YMCA NSW has convened a forum of child safety professionals to assist the organisation to create the country’s first purposefully-designed child-safe recreation and community building.
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New Lambton OSHC recognised as a top performer nationally in recent quality assessment
A national review has recognised what parents and children at the New Lambton Out of School Hours Care service (OSHC) have known for a while – that it’s an extremely high quality, fantastic service.
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YMCA NSW and Boy George call for young voices to be heard
Giving young people a platform for their voices to be heard is at the core the YMCA’s new Why not? Campaign. The campaign was kicked off by music superstar Boy George, who re-interpreted the Village People’s iconic YMCA song to make it more relevant today.
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The risk of children drowning doesn’t go away as the temperature cools, YMCA NSW reminds families
As the temperature cools, YMCA NSW is reminding families that the risk of drowning doesn’t go away with the warmer weather – in fact, according to the Royal Life Saving’s Drowning Report 2015/2016, 59 people drowned in Australia in winter over that period.
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Central West Project Management appointed to lead $4.58 million redevelopment of Broken Hill YMCA
YMCA NSW has appointed regional Project Management Firm, Central West Project Management to lead the $4.58 million redevelopment of the Broken Hill YMCA.
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Study shows Exercise Physiologists greatly assist people with chronic disease, saves ailing health system thousands per year
With a staggering 50 per cent of Australians now living with a chronic health condition and as many as 13 million people at risk of developing one , there’s never been more pressure on our ailing healthcare system.
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Introducing Exercise Right Week 2017
Exercise Right Week takes place between 22 - 28th May. This years theme is all about ‘Who’s your match? – Getting to know your expert of exercise’ YMCA NSW has partnered with Health Team Australia (HTA) to provide extended health coaching and intervention services.
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FREE family fun at the YMCA Kids World space at the Sydney Royal Easter Show!
Have fun for FREE at the Royal Easter Show this year at YMCA Kids World Activity Space!
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Become a Water Warrior
Maintain your skills and stay water safe during the cooler months. Term 2 Enrolments now open. YMCA Swimschool Specialist have put together a newsletter containing the many benefits of continuing swimming lessons over the cooler months.
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10 Days for $10
Try us out for only $10! This March (13th March - 16th April ) we are offering $10 for 10 days access to health and fitness clubs across NSW and the ACT. The $10 will be a donation made to YMCA’s SwimAbility program.
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Calling all young skate stars – test your talent and win a spot at the national SkatePark League finals!
Sydney’s hottest skateboarding, BMX and scooter riding talent are invited to carve up Greenhills Skate Park with their best ollies, 360s and mctwists on Saturday 11 February 2017 as part of the YMCA National SkatePark League NSW State Finals.
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YMCA NSW wins $3.9 million to create innovative holistic health and wellbeing centre for the Broken Hill community
YMCA Broken Hill has beaten 13 strong contenders to be awarded a significant amount of funding from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program.
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Get ready Central Coast! Young talent to battle it out at YMCA NSW SkatePark League local round event
Get ready Central Coast! Young talent to battle it out at YMCA NSW SkatePark League local round event at Bato Yard
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Get ready Oran Park! Young talent battle it out at YMCA NSW SkatePark League Local Round Series
Some of the best talent in South West Sydney will be carving up Oran Park Pop Up Skate Park as part of the NSW local rounds of the National Skate Park Leagues, on Thursday 19 January 2017.
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National title up for grabs when Gungahlin Leisure Centre hosts the Indoor Rowing Championships
The title of Australia’s indoor rowing champion is up for grabs when Gungahlin Leisure Centre is a host for the inaugural Australian Indoor Rowing Championships on Saturday, 19 November.
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YMCA invests in the local community with bright new state-of-the-art buses to transport children
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie roads are brighter and more cheerful than ever before with the addition of three new state-of-the-art YMCA buses to transport children to and from its out of school hours care (OSHC) services in the region.
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YMCA to run Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre for another two years
The YMCA has been granted a two-year extension to its contract by the Council to run the Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre. The decision to extend the contract was made by the Council at its meeting earlier this month.
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YMCA NSW partners with Health Team Australia to help people live with greater independence, freedom of movement and quality of life
YMCA NSW is pleased to announce a new partnership with Health Team Australia (HTA) to deliver additional specialised health intervention services in its centres and communities throughout NSW and the ACT.
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