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And the WINNER of the 12 Weeks YMCA NSW Gymnastics or Swimming Lessons is....
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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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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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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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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 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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YMCA granted five-year extension by Council to continue to operate the Bankstown centre
The YMCA has been granted a five-year extension to its contract to run the Bankstown fitness and recreation centre by Canterbury-Bankstown Council.
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YMCA’s to raise funds for Brightside mental wellbeing program this October Mental Health Month
During Mental Health Month this October, YMCA centres across NSW and the ACT will give $10 from every new member who joins through a special offer to its Brightside program, which supports people with a mental illness to improve their physical and mental wellbeing in a mainstream, community setting.
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Record number of people helped through YMCA’s Brightside program at Lake Haven Recreation Centre
A program to support people experiencing mental health issues run at Lake Haven Recreation Centre has seen a record 53 people from around the Central Coast receive life changing assistance over the past year.
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Free swimming lessons for kids at your local YMCA this September and October
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn life-saving water safety skills – which is why YMCA NSW swim schools are delighted to offer a free swimming lesson to all children under 5 in September and October.
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Looking on the Brightside
The Y’s Brightside program offers opportunities for people with a mental illness to improve their physical, social and mental health and wellbeing with access to a Y facility, a customised exercise program and one-on-one support.
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‘All in’ swimming lessons bring children with a disability and their families closer
The local YMCA NSW Swim School is providing free swimming lessons for 14 Central Coast children with a disability to help them master new skills and enjoy quality time with their families.
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50 Years of YMCA Epping
On 19th November 2016 YMCA Epping will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. This is not only a significant anniversary for the Epping community but also for YMCA NSW, as the Epping site was the first suburban centre to be opened in NSW.
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AUSTSWIM and YMCA NSW join forces on water safety
AUSTSWIM and YMCA NSW join forces on water safety.
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New all-weather cover at Lake Haven Recreation Centre makes outdoor exercise a breeze
A new sun safe, waterproof cover installed over Lake Haven Recreation Centre’s outdoor training area now means individuals and groups can enjoy the exercise space no matter the weather.
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