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Y NSW Welcomes new Child Safe Standards

15 Nov 2021 - Media Releases

The Y NSW applauds new legislation for Child Safe Standards, which provides a regulatory framework for organisations working directly with children. The new Child Safe Scheme applies to organisations in sport and recreation, early childhood education and care, education and out-of-home care providers.

The Y NSW announces its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

06 Oct 2021 - COVID-19 Media Releases

The health and wellbeing of the community is, and will always be, at the heart of the Y NSW’s purpose.

Y NSW urges Government to play fair and support community sport, aquatics and recreation sector

11 Aug 2021 - Media Releases

The YMCA NSW (the Y NSW) is calling on the NSW Government to support the community sport, aquatics and recreation sector survive.

An Open Letter to the NSW Government

11 Aug 2021 - Media Releases

If you’re in business right now your life revolves around 11am: the daily NSW Government press conference. You wait, with bated breath, every 24 hours, for news that could make or break your organisation and the employees at the heart of it.

New community pantry launched at Y Lakeside Leisure Centre

06 Aug 2021 - Media Releases Recreation Updates

The Y NSW, Coles and SecondBite have joined forces at Lakeside Leisure Centre to help ensure ACT residents experiencing food insecurity don’t go hungry.

Y NSW celebrates a win for Camden

30 Jul 2021 - Media Releases Recreation

The YMCA NSW (Y NSW) will continue as manager of Mount Annan Leisure Centre (MALC) and the Camden War Memorial Pool until at least 2023, following the organisation’s reappointment as operator by Camden Council.

Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians weigh in on vaccination debate

09 Jul 2021 - COVID-19 Media Releases Youth Y We Are Here

The Y NSW Youth Parliament has voted in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all Australians and visitors to Australia, in a mock debate chaired by Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Veterans, the Hon. James Griffin MP.

Y NSW keeps minds & bodies active for free through lockdown

05 Jul 2021 - COVID-19 Media Releases Outdoor Education & Camping Recreation Y Blog Youth

With Greater Sydney plunged into lockdown, the Y NSW is staying committed to connection, offering virtual opportunities to promote active wellness at home for the young and the young at heart.

Broken Hill Aquatic Centre reopens following evacuation

28 Jun 2021 - Media Releases

Broken Hill Aquatic Centre is now open following a safety evacuation on Monday, June 28

Y NSW supports Forster's Nash Wilkes on route to Olympic trials

31 May 2021 - Media Releases Recreation

With two weeks until the Australian Olympic swimming trials in Adelaide, the Y NSW is rallying behind long-term Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre member and employee Nash Wilkes in his quest to represent Australia in breaststroke.

Y NSW pays tribute to bingo heroes this National Volunteer Week

17 May 2021 - Media Releases Youth

During National Volunteer Week from May 17 to 23, the Y NSW is paying tribute to the committed group of locals behind Community Bingo on the Central Coast, raising funds for vital youth programs in the region.

Y NSW Expo to set coastal careers on course

11 May 2021 - Media Releases Updates Youth

The Y NSW, Central Coast Council and Vicinity’s Lake Haven Centre have joined forces to bring a careers fair to the North of Wyong like never seen before.

Y NSW supports youth through adversity at Hawkesbury Oasis

27 Apr 2021 - COVID-19 Media Releases Mental Health Recreation Youth

The Y NSW’s popular active wellness program ‘Uplift’ will launch at the Hawkesbury Oasis on Monday, May 3, helping to tackle the roll-on effects of COVID-19 on the lives of local young people.