New analysis published by not-for-profit social impact organisation Social Ventures Australia (SVA) found the value of the Y NSW's Alternative Suspension program – which helps students who are suspended or at-risk of suspension re-engage with their education – is mostly driven by more students improving their behaviour, finishing Year 12, gaining employment, and minimising cost to the community.
Applications are open for the 2027 Y NSW Youth Parliament program, providing young people from across New South Wales the opportunity to build their confidence, develop leadership skills, connect with their peers, and have their voices heard on issues that matter to them.
The Y Epping opened in 1966 as the first suburban Y NSW centre and has since grown into a cherished community hub serving generations of local families. To mark the milestone, the centre will host a 60th birthday party commemorating its impact by welcoming the community to enjoy the celebration.
The Y Australia has launched its new national brand platform entitled, 'It Starts Here'. The platform reflects the positive difference Y centre's make in communities across the country and emphasises that some of life's most important journeys start with a single opportunity, a helping hand, or a place to belong.
A world-class outdoor education centre is coming to Western Sydney, with work officially underway on the $49 million redevelopment of Y NSW’s Camp Yarramundi, transforming the 90-year-old site into a thriving destination for recreation and outdoor learning.
The Y NSW and the Origin Foundation today celebrated their partnership supporting Alternative Suspension, an evidence-based program helping young people suspended from school - or at risk of disengaging - reconnect with learning, their communities, and their futures.
The Y NSW and the City of Ryde will celebrate 15 years of community sport, connection and participation at the Ryde Community Sports Centre on August 30, marking a significant milestone for one of the region's most popular sporting hubs.
Eleven participants from the Y NSW Youth Parliament program have attended the 2026 National Youth Parliament in Canberra, joining 150 young people from every federal electorate across Australia for a unique civic leadership experience.
The Y NSW has officially welcomed Reitsma Constructions as the builder for the redevelopment of Camp Yarramundi, marking the next exciting chapter for an adventure destination that has been helping young people grow, connect and thrive for nearly 90 years.
Six leading not-for-profit OOSH providers are claiming the minimum staffing requirements in childcare services across NSW are unacceptable. They are calling for a two-educator model to be made mandatory to create safer environments for children, healthier workplaces for educators, and strengthened trust in the sector.
The world's oldest and largest youth organisation participated in the world's largest fun run last weekend! The Y NSW raised $34,000 for its flagship Youth Parliament program through City2Surf, exceeding the organisation’s goal of $25,000!
One hundred young people from across the state will take their seats inside NSW Parliament this week to debate Bills on some of the biggest issues facing their generation.
From Youth Parliament participant to Youth Governor, volunteer and Y NSW intern, Lian has discovered the power of advocacy, leadership and representation, using her voice to create change and empower other young people.
For Keanu and mum Narelle, the Y NSW's Alternative Suspension program has offered an opportunity for the teenager to be truly seen. Since participating in the program at Y Space Western Sydney, the 14-year-old has developed confidence and self-awareness.
As a proud not-for-profit provider of outside school hours care (OSHC), the Y NSW has welcomed a key recommendation from a NSW Upper House Committee inquiry report on the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector, saying it reinforces the need to prioritise child safety in OSHC.
On Saturday 9 May, we officially opened the doors to the state of the art, Y Bennelong Sports Centre, with over 2,500 netballers and families joining us throughout the day for the start of the winter netball season.
Kerryn Barnes has spent more than two decades serving in the Royal Australian Navy, from commanding patrol boats on Operation Sovereign Borders to representing Australian interests across Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific. This year she has been posted to Canberra, meaning she can only come home on weekends, leaving wife Stacey to hold the fort with their son Josh, 8, who attends Y Hammondville Outside School Hours Care.
Thank you to the Parliament of NSW’s Select Committee on Youth Justice for inviting us to give evidence today at a hearing of the Inquiry into Youth Justice.
For 25 years, The Y NSW’s Youth Parliament program has been inspiring young people across New South Wales to raise their voices, engage with democracy, and influence the issues that matter most to them.
The Y NSW has launched Prioritising Child Safety, a statewide advocacy campaign calling for policy reform in outside school hours care (OSHC) services to deliver stronger safeguards and consistent supervision standards that put children’s safety and wellbeing first.
We are pleased to share that The Y NSW has been appointed by the NSW Department of Education as the operator of the new West Ryde Community Multi-Sports Facility.
The Y NSW welcomes the recent release of ACECQA's rapid assessment of child safe practices across the ECEC sector.
The Y NSW has reached a major milestone in its mission to transform Camp Yarramundi into one of Australia’s most inclusive outdoor education destinations, with Development Consent now officially granted by Hawkesbury City Council.
This year, The Y will celebrate, “Constellations of Us”. We want to shine the light on the magnetic energy of connection, because when individuals come together, they create something luminous and larger than life.
We welcome Kerry McGoldrick as Chair of the Y NSW Board. Kerry brings strong governance expertise and commitment to helping children and young people thrive. We thank outgoing Chair Leigh Johns OAM for his dedicated service and enduring support.
The Y NSW is proud to announce that Camp Yarramundi will undergo a major redevelopment following the approval of a $44 million grant from the NSW Government.
At the Y NSW, we are calling for stronger safeguards to be implemented in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) as soon as possible.
The National Drowning Report 2025, published by Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia, identified 357 drowning deaths in the past year, which was 27% higher than the 10-year average.
The Y NSW (formerly YMCA) is deepening its commitment to Western Sydney with the Official Opening of a new Community Hub in Penrith this week, a vibrant space designed to inspire, connect and empower its local people.
Jessica Mavridis has come full circle with the Y – from student, competitive gymnast and mentee, to coach, gymnastics coordinator and role model for a new generation of young gymnasts.
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