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 wins tender to run Sydney Olympic Park Lodge
YMCA NSW is pleased to announce it has been awarded the tender for the management and operation of the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge (SOPL).
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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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Resignation of YMCA NSW CEO Leisa Hart
After three years as CEO of YMCA NSW, Leisa Hart has resigned her position.
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YMCA Swim School renamed YMCA Mariners Aquatic Centre
YMCA Swim School at Mariners Centre of Excellence will now be known as YMCA Mariners Aquatic Centre.
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First sod turned on the new YMCA Broken Hill Wellness Centre
NSW Deputy Premier the Hon. John Barilaro MP, Member for Barwon the Hon. Kevin Humphries and Federal Member for Parkes the Hon. Mark Coulton joined with YMCA NSW Acting CEO Craig Fisher, YMCA Board member Christina Harlamb, local staff, volunteers, community representatives and others to turn the first sod for the new YMCA Broken Hill Wellness Centre on Friday, 4 May.
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YMCA NSW appoints Hutchinson Builders to construct YMCA Broken Hill Wellness Centre
YMCA NSW has today signed a contract with Hutchinson Builders to undertake the construction of the new YMCA Wellness Centre in Broken Hill.
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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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All things youth with YMCA at Mount Annan Leisure Centre
Young people will be leading the way with YMCA NSW in the annual Youth Week celebrations at Mount Annan Leisure Centre. There will be plenty of fun and interactive activities from Friday 13 April until Sunday, 22 April.
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LET'S DO MORE TOGETHER THIS SENIORS FESTIVAL AT THE YMCA
Handy tips on healthy ageing will be offered this month at free fitness consultations across NSW marking Seniors Festival. YMCA NSW is embracing this year’s theme ‘Let’s Do More Together’ and will stage consultations, free health checks and a week of free participation with access to select services from 4 to 18 April.
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YMCA NSW encourages Australia’s champions of the future to start their sporting journeys today!
As the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast gets underway, YMCA fitness and recreation centres are encouraging young people to start their sporting journeys at one of our learn to swim, gymnastics or indoor sports programs.
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Broken Hill Council gives the green light for construction to begin on the new YMCA Wellness Centre
The exciting redevelopment of Broken Hill YMCA is a step closer today following the granting of the development application for construction by Council at last night’s meeting.
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YMCA CARINGBAH WINS TOP GYMNASTICS HONOUR
YMCA NSW’s Caringbah centre has won the top gong of Kindergym Club of the Year at the prestigious 2017 Gymnastics NSW Awards.
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YMCA CLASSES HELP SENIORS MAINTAIN STRENGTH, FITNESS AND BALANCE
Handy tips on improving mobility, bone strength and nutrition will be offered this month in free health and wellbeing seminars marking Seniors Week. YMCA NSW-managed centres in the ACT are staging the talks, morning teas and a week of free access to select services from 12 to 18 March.
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CENTRAL COAST SKATEBOARDERS GET READY TO CLAIM YOUR TICKET TO THE NATIONAL FINAL
Central Coast skaters are invited to carve up their gnarliest tricks this weekend at YMCA NSW’s National Skateboarding Qualifier at Bato Yard Skate Park. The top five skateboarders from each State Qualifier will earn their spot at the Australian Skateboarding League National Final, to be held next month in Melbourne.
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YOUTH WELL-BEING PROGRAM TO START IN TOONGABBIE
After a successful run in Telopea last year, Street gYM- a free health and fitness program for youth aged 12-18 will start in Toongabbie next week.
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LEARN WATER SAFETY SKILLS AT FAMILY FUN DAY
Looking for something fun and educational to keep the kids busy this weekend? YMCA NSW and Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) invite you to attend the launch of the Respect the River program this Sunday at Camden War Memorial Pool.
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IT'S FUN TO PLAY AT THE YMCA NSW WITH THE NSW GOVERNMENT'S ACTIVE KIDS REBATE
As an approved provider of the NSW Active Kids program, we are making it easier for kids to be active with the $100 Active Kids Rebate, that can be claimed on YMCA recreational programs.
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YMCA NSW FOCUSES ON POOL SUPERVISION THIS SUMMER
As summer hits, YMCA NSW is raising awareness of the importance of pool supervision at its sites across NSW. Pool safety is everyone’s responsibility. Lifeguards might do the rescuing but parents, guardians and carers play a crucial role in supervising children when they are in the pool. This important message is part of YMCA NSW’s Safe Summer campaign which promotes pool safety as a partnership between lifeguards and those responsible for children when visiting a YMCA pool or aquatic centre.
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