We are still here for young people
Young people in Australia are experiencing some of the most significant immediate and long-term impacts of COVID-19, on our lives, our education, our jobs and our and future potential. To help us help you through COVID-19, the Y led a national survey of close to 300 young people aged 13-29. Here are some of the results.
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The Y is on-call to support youth through COVID-19
With life flipped on its head by the pandemic, the YMCA NSW (the Y) is on-call and ready to help youth in the Central Coast, Cooma and Parramatta.
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Still here for young people through COVID-19
The YMCA NSW (the Y) has warned that Australia is at risk of creating a ‘pandemic generation’ without interventions and more support for young people.
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Buzz around Jess's cut grows in Canberra community
Jessica Turner, 26, is a learn-to-swim instructor with the Y and carrier of the BRCA1 gene. On Friday, she is shaving her head for a cause very close to her heart, inspiring the children she coaches and helping to raise money for cancer research.
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Free new program to make health a habit in Broken Hill
A new free program has launched at the Y, offering all Broken Hill locals more opportunities to stay active and connected to community.
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Youth start off 2020 strong with the Y
Uplift: an active wellness program run by the Y NSW is helping vulnerable young people stay on track and start 2020 strong.
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IGA X-press shoots some hoops with Lake Haven Y
The IGA X-Press Kanwal has put the bounce back in the Lake Haven Y Brekkie and B-Ball Club, donating brand new basketballs to the popular youth program.
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Youth empowered through new Y Social Impact Project
Youth in Parramatta, Penrith and Cooma have received almost $50,000 to deliver new events and positively impact their communities in 2020 with the help of the YMCA NSW (the Y).
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New faces at the Y Lake Haven
Young people living in the wider Lake Haven region will soon have access to more support and opportunities with the YMCA NSW (the Y) establishing a new Youth Team at Gravity Youth Centre.
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The Y provides ‘Uplift’ for young people in mental health month
With 18-24 years olds having the highest prevalence of mental illness than any other age group in Australia, youth organisation YMCA NSW (The Y) is doing something about it. The Y will expand Uplift, a new and free mental and physical wellbeing program for young people across several Y sites in Sydney.
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Youth Parliamentarians bring a fresh perspective to NSW Ministers
Young people from across NSW today met with NSW Government Ministers and MPs to discuss the issues facing young people. The young people presented Ministers with a series of Bills developed as part of YMCA NSW’s (The Y NSW) highly successful Youth Parliament program.
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Young people to take over State Parliament, debate big issues during the 2019 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament
From Monday 15 July, around 80 young people from across NSW will take over the chambers of State Parliament House to debate bills on topics including youth mental health, stronger Indigenous representation in schools and climate and the environment, as part of the 2019 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament.
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NAIDOC Indigenous Fashion Show returns to Taree to showcase and celebrate local talent
After a successful debut last year, the NAIDOC Indigenous Fashion Show will return to Taree in July as part of this year’s NAIDOC Week events.
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YMCA NSW thanks all volunteers and recognises the contribution of young volunteers this National Volunteer Week
This National Volunteer Week (20-26 May) YMCA NSW thanks and commends the 3.9 million volunteers whose efforts make our communities and our nation stronger, including the many thousands of young volunteers.
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NSW Election: Leaders must commit to appointing a youth affairs minister to cabinet
YMCA NSW, part of the oldest and largest youth organisation in the world, is calling on Gladys Berejiklian and Michael Daley to commit to appointing a Minister for Youth Affairs to cabinet should they win Saturday’s election. This youth portfolio is urgently needed to address the significant and worsening situation for young people in NSW.
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Program gives Western Sydney youth a sporting chance
The NSW Government will invest more than $115,000 in a crime prevention program that uses sport to steer disadvantaged young people in Western Sydney onto the right path.
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New $5.4 million YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre officially opened by NSW Deputy Premier, MPs, YMCA NSW
After three years of planning, consultation and construction, the new $5.4 million YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre was today officially opened.
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YMCA NSW to run UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre for another three years
YMCA NSW is delighted to have been appointed by UNSW Sydney to manage the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre for another three years.
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YMCA NSW celebrates latest young team member’s award
YMCA NSW is emerging as an employer of choice for young people, with yet another staff member honoured last night for her initiative and strong support of the community. Youth Wellbeing Coordinator Laura Eason, 23, was awarded Highly Commended for NSW Youth Worker of the Year.
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Young men honoured for raising their voices
Two exceptional young people, Hamani Tanginoa, 16, and Bassam Maaliki, 15, were last night recognised as joint winners of the Voice Award at the NSW Children’s Week Awards.
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