Invite Students to apply for Youth Parliament program
“I believe everyone needs to experience this program because it opens a new world of possibilities and opportunities for self-expression that can not be easily found in the real world.” The next generation of youth leaders is invited to apply to participate in the Y NSW's Youth Parliament program in 2024 with submissions now open.
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School Suspensions | A Social Justice Issue
Louisa McKay, Executive Leader Purpose & Impact for The Y NSW explores current suspension practices, the current alternatives, and more.
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Alternative Suspension Roaring Success, But Funding Needed To Meet Demand
"The program made him turn up, talk with youth workers and make him understand what he does is wrong. He even told me he really enjoyed it". - The Y NSW's new program shows great success but requires funding to continue and grow.
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Youth Mental Health Forum - 6 October 2023
The Y NSW hosted Youth Mental Health Forum with Minister Rose Jackson and MP Donna Frances Reeman Davis today.
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Young People Participate in Mental Health First Aid
Members of the Y NSW’s Youth and Community team facilitated more than 200 young people in a course on how to provide mental health first aid to their friends in a program to be rolled out across the Snowy Monaro and Central Coast in 2023.
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Young Leaders Shine in Legislative Assembly for Youth Parliament 2023
This week more than 90 young people from far and wide across the state of NSW will take a seat in the Legislative Assembly for a four-day sitting in the Parliament of NSW, as part of the Y NSW's iconic Youth Parliament program. Read all about this program which has been running for 20 years, by young people and for young people, empowering them with skills, knowledge and confidence to raise their voices on issues that are important to them and their communities.
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Parents Rave About Camp Jaribu 2023 At Yarramundi
Camp Yarramundi recently welcomed over 120 children and young people with neurodiverse conditions for The Sensory Gym’s® Camp Jabiru 2023, making it another successful week at the camp. See what parents had to say about the camp.
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Camp Yarramundi Celebrates 10 Years of Hosting Recovery Camp
Since 1937 Camp Yarramundi has been providing outdoor education, camping and community engagement programs to groups across NSW, but over the last 10 years it is one camp in particular that has made one of the biggest impacts on both participants and outdoor instructors alike – that is Recovery Camp. In May we celebrated the tenth anniversary of Recovery Camp and the amazing collaboration with the Y NSW.
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When John’s son is suspended from school, he usually plays video games. This time was different
When John’s* son was suspended from his public high school last term, it wasn’t the 14-year-old’s first time.
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Hundreds Apply For The Y NSW Youth Parliament Program
From hundreds of applicants, Stephanie Ovington of Narooma and Lucy Allen of Cobargo have been selected to represent the Bega electorate at The Y NSW Youth Parliament Program later this year.
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Spotlight On Our Staff - Nicole Banning
"It’s clear that the Y likes to give young people opportunities whenever possible.” - At just 26 years old, Nicole is the Centre Coordinator for the Wingham Memorial Swimming Pool.
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Indigenous Scholarships Available for the Y NSW’S 2023 Youth Parliament
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are now able to apply for scholarships to represent their electorate in the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament program as part of the Y’s commitment to First Nations people.
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WestInvest Grant Success
Camp Yarramundi’s legacy is set to be enriched after the Y NSW successfully secured $44 million to transform the site for future generations.
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Lani Praises Youth Parliament Experience
"I loved my time on the Youth Parliament. It gave me the opportunity to represent young people in the Snowy Monaro and regional areas, and advocate on their behalf." Cooma's Lani Holfter is encouraging youth in NSW to experience the Y NSW's Youth Parliament.
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Applications Open For The Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament!
CALLING all thought-leaders, change-makers, trailblazers and inspired young people – applications are now open for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years ten, eleven and twelve (or equivalent age) in all 93 NSW state electorates are invited to apply.
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The Y NSW 2021-22 Annual Report
This year's new look report showcases the year in review across the amazing organisation. Throughout the pages we highlight who we are, what we do and the purpose and impact. Engaging human interest stories bring the work to life - from young Micaela growing in confidence in Children’s Services; the empowerment of young lives like Chelsea through the Youth Parliament program; and the life changing support and hope for the future that Marnie found through Camp Yarramundi.
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The Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians back in the House
Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians have eagerly researched, debated and voted on their committee reports – now they get to present them at a special ceremony on Monday, September 26, at Parliament House.
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State’s young leaders shine at Y NSW Youth Parliament 2022
Inspired young people from across NSW have returned to their local communities with a spring in their step and motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament.
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Mount Annan Leisure Centre wins prestigious AUSTSWIM NSW award
The Mount Annan Leisure Centre (MALC) has won this year’s AUSTSWIM NSW award in the category of Swim School of Excellence – Large.
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