The Y Youth Parliament goes Virtual in January 2022
The Y NSW was due to commence its Youth Parliament program – including a residential camp at Sydney Olympic Park Lodge and the iconic experience at Parliament House – on Saturday 15 January 2022. The program was already delayed due to the Stay-at-Home Orders, which were in place at the time the program was initially scheduled for July 2021. With the Omicron variant so widespread throughout New South Wales, the Y has taken the difficult decision to make the Youth Parliament program virtual for January 2022. The Y has taken this decision in keeping with our values, because we are committed to acting with the interests of safety, responsibility, honesty, care and respect at all times – particularly in regard to young people.
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Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians weigh in on vaccination debate
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.
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Y NSW keeps minds & bodies active for free through lockdown
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.
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Y NSW pays tribute to bingo heroes this National Volunteer Week
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.
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Y NSW Expo to set coastal careers on course
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.
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Y NSW supports youth through adversity at Hawkesbury Oasis
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.
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Together more than ever at the Y NSW this Youth Week
The Y NSW is inviting young people to connect at the Y this Youth Week with a raft of free opportunities storming the state.
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Y NSW provides ‘uplift’ to wellbeing of Sydney youth
Uplift launches this month in Parramatta and Mount Annan to tackle the roll-on effects of COVID-19 on the lives of local young people
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Y NSW volleyball a smash hit with Mt Annan youth
Volleyball is ‘spiking’ in popularity locally with the Y NSW launching a new program at Mount Annan Leisure Centre to meet the sport’s mass appeal.
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Brekkie & B-ball back to get Lake Haven youth on track
The Y NSW is proud to announce the Lake Haven Brekkie & B-ball Club will return next week, Monday March 1.
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Applications now open for Y NSW Youth Parliament
Applications are now open for the YMCA NSW (Y NSW) Youth Parliament: the state’s premier youth political empowerment program
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Y NSW and Westfield collaboration gives young people space to thrive
Young people in Parramatta now have a space to call their own thanks to an innovative new partnership between the YMCA NSW (Y NSW) and Westfield Parramatta.
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Y NSW joins forces with the Sydney Kings
The YMCA NSW (Y NSW) and the Brydens Lawyers Sydney Kings today announced a community partnership to help bring basketball to more young people across NSW.
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The Y unlocks power of exercise for stressed-out students
The YMCA NSW (the Y) congratulates Year 12 on the end of their HSC, with a special nod to the those who worked-out at the Y for free during exams.
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Children across NSW have their voices heard at Children's Parliament
More than 90 children will discuss the issues affecting children in NSW with their peers today as they represent their electorate in this year’s Children’s Week Parliament.
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The Y to tackle youth disadvantage in San Remo
A new YMCA NSW (the Y) program aiming to change the tune on youth disadvantage and wellbeing in San Remo kicks off on Tuesday, October 20
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Tune in with the Y for National Mental Health Month
During the month of October, the Y NSW is encouraging all young people to “Tune In” with the Y.
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Separate Spaces- Adapting to the “New Normal” of Online Learning
Incorrect or cluttered spaces are more likely to lead to long term physical or mental health issues as a result of increased cortisol levels over a long period of time. Here are some helpful tips to create a productive study space.
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Separate Spaces- Adapting to the “New Normal” of Online Learning
Incorrect or cluttered spaces are more likely to lead to long term physical or mental health issues as a result of increased cortisol levels over a long period of time. Here are some helpful tips to create a productive study space.
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Children, young people design new child safety model to launch in National Child Protection Week
The Y NSW is celebrating 30 years of National Child Protection Week by rolling out one of the first child safety models co-designed by children and young people across a country. The Y NSW, which operates 27 Recreation and Leisure Facilities in NSW and the ACT, is demonstrating its continued commitment as a leader in ensuring children and young people are safe through its “Stay Safe, Tell Someone” program.
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