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24.01.2022 A moment ten years in the making. The opening of the brand #new Stromlo Leisure Centre has finally arrived. Ahead of opening day on Saturday, 15 August 2020, some lucky patrons were invited today to test the waters. With sweeping views across Canberra, the Centre will boast a 50-metre pool with moveable bulkhead, warm water program/learn to swim pool, leisure pool, toddlers pool, a splash park with a giant tipping bucket and slides, health club and crche.... We are excited to introduce this beautiful centre to Canberrans

24.01.2022 We are proud to announce that our #Streetgym program received a Highly Commended recognition in the Community Based Initiative of the Year category at the 2020 Parks and Leisure Australia NSW & ACT Awards of Excellence. A #free program for young people 12 to 18 years, Streetgym creates an opportunity for young people to engage in active activities in their own neighbourhood, have a free feed, enjoy hanging out with mates, as well as linking them with other services to improve their wellbeing.

24.01.2022 Oberon Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre will open on August 23. A community hub, Oberons #NEW Indoor Fitness Centre has something for everyone. Offering a wide range of cardio function and strength equipment and an exciting timetable of fitness classes for all ages and abilities. Explore a range of flexible membership options at: https://www.ymcansw.org.au/promotion/fitness-oberon/... Read the full article here: https://www.ausleisure.com.au//oberons-new-indoor-fitness/ #Oberon #SwimmingPool #FitnessCentre #NSW #Centre #Community #CommunityHub Oberon Council

23.01.2022 Leaping into 2021 like our phenomenal YMCA Bankstown City gymnasts!

23.01.2022 WhyNot will now be paying their contributors $125 per published piece!! If you’re a young Australian aged 18-30 we’d love to hear from you. We're currently looking for all types of creative work including written pieces, drawings, videos, audio and more. You can check out the latest pieces on our platform or get more information on how to submit here - www.whynot.org.au/have-your-say/ #whynot #happythursday #amplifyyourvoice

22.01.2022 Randev (Dev) Sappany is making waves at Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre. The superstar swimming instructor has been named the Best Adult Swim Instructor in Australia at the AUSTSWIM 2020 Awards of Excellence. We interviewed the driven 24 year old and learnt more about his passion for teaching adults. Read full story: https://bit.ly/DevSwim... #InspiredYoungPerson Ku-ring-gai Council

22.01.2022 Over the past six weeks, almost 200 #HSC students like Chelsea worked-out for #free at the Y during their exams this year. We're proud to have helped this resilient bunch take a little pressure off and tap into the power of exercise for #mentalhealth. ... https://www.hawkesburygazette.com.au//free-gym-sessions-/

21.01.2022 Thank you to the NSW Government for supporting gyms Get Gains not Germs at the Y with this ultimate COVID safe workout! Sanitising regularly and maintaining distance are just two ways you can stay safe while working out.

21.01.2022 Today, 29th of July 2020 marks the first-ever NSW OSHC Educators Day. On this day, we recognise the invaluable work OSHC Educators do every day with children and their families. They play a fundamental role in childrens lives, by building a trusting relationship, thats impacts last a lifetime. They truly are inspirational educators, role-models and mentors.... Throughout today we will feature four educators at the Y, who will give us insight into why they love being an educator and play a quick game of Who Knows Who Better with one of the kids. Our final video features Martin. Network #OSHCeducatorsDay #OOSHeducatorsDay #Educators

21.01.2022 The Y NSW is on the hunt for the brightest young stars in our community to step up to the mic as Y Voices. Y Voices are our public ambassadors, ensuring young people speak and are not spoken for at the Y and in public affairs. If this sounds like your kinda gig, you can find out more and apply at https://www.ymcansw.org.au/yvoices-app/

20.01.2022 Q+A GENERATION COVID at 9.30pm tonight, live from Sydney. Even before COVID-19, young Australians faced an uncertain future, so whats the way forward? The 2019 Y NSW Youth Parliament Premier Hamani Tanginoa will join a panel of young Australians and some of our younger elected representatives to discuss how they overcome the economic and social challenges theyre facing due to the pandemic.... Hamani appeared on ABC The Drum earlier this year to discuss youth #MentalHealth, we look forward to hearing his insights!

20.01.2022 Today we celebrate #InternationalYouthDay. The Y NSW Forward Thinking- Social Impact Project is an Online Leadership Program for young people across New South Wales. Supported by the NSW Governments Youth Opportunities Grant, the project has been working with over 50 young people, providing training in leadership and personal development. ... The project has also assisted in facilitating young people to address issues important to them around the themes of Mental Health, Diversity & Inclusion and Environmental Issues. Young People have developed various projects that raise awareness and create a call-to-action from their local government and communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequential restrictions, young people also wanted to create fun ways for peers to connect with each other and feel supported. Take a look at some of the projects by visiting the following links: Through Our Eyes Art Exhibition: https://www.ymcansw.org.au//through-our-eyes-art-exhibiti/ Environment Advocacy Paper: https://www.ymcansw.org.au///environmental-advocacy-paper/ Canteen Support: https://www.ymcansw.org.au/news-and-me/news/canteen-letter/ Mental Wellbeing Articles: https://www.ymcansw.org.au//news/mental-wellbeing-articles/

19.01.2022 Sometimes young people don’t seek help when experiencing mental health issues, because of stigmas that can cause so much fear and tension within communities. When peers have spoken out, they’ve been judged and called ‘attention seekers’. Speaking out doesn’t always have to be in large groups - it’s about finding someone you can trust to speak to. - Nikita Meet Nikita, the youngest of all our participants at 16 talks about why she believes young people don’t speak out about ...their mental health. To support awareness of Mental Health Week, we sat down with seven young people to talk about mental health and their experiences, and we will present one video each day this week. The Y provides a platform for young people to share their issues and concerns. #mentalhealthweek #mentalhealth #theY #YMCA #YWeAreHere Trigger warning this series of videos discusses suicide and mental health. If you are experiencing an emotional crisis and require urgent support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

19.01.2022 This week (6 12 September) is National Child Protection Week with the theme Putting children first. At the Y NSW we know that for children and young people to be inspired they need to feel safe and be safe. To celebrate National Child Protection Week we are happy to announce the launch of the innovative #StaySafeTellSomeone Program that empowers children, young people and adults to tell someone if they are worried or concerned about their safety. ... We believe in putting children and young people first at the Y! bit.ly/ynswsafe | Play Your Part #PlayYourPart #NCPW #FeelSafeBeSafe #Safeguarding

18.01.2022 Are you aged 15 to 19? Have your voice heard about the issues that really matter to you! "The Mission Australia Youth Survey 2021 provides a platform for young people to identify their personal aspirations, concerns and to express the issues they think are important in Australia today."... Take the survey now and be sure to enter the code 27743 at the start of the survey. To complete the survey click visit: https://bit.ly/3wBqKuY The survey closes August 9.

18.01.2022 If you're a young person aged 12-25, join us on Zoom to create an amazing artwork using supplies you have at home. We will do this activity individually and come back together to share. It's easy to feel disconnected right now with everything going on in the world - let's set some time aside to express our creativity. Come hang out!... It's absolutely #free, secure your spot at one of our sessions: Monday 19th October: https://bit.ly/2IaVkaf Friday 30th October: https://bit.ly/34LITcO

18.01.2022 Meet Allirra Moore Shes an 18 year old artist who grew up on the NSW Central Coast (Darkinjung Country). Her mob is from Jervis Bay Territory, Wodi Wodi tribe Yuin Nation. Her incredible art was used in our First Nations Stay Safe, Tell Someone artwork.... Here she is explaining the meaning behind her artwork and the importance of saftey for children and young people. bit.ly/ynswsafe | Play Your Part #PlayYourPart #NCPW #FeelSafeBeSafe #Safeguarding

18.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week - a week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of online and social distanced activities, and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. To find out about events taking place in your local community, head to the NAIDOC website: https://www.naidoc.org.au/

17.01.2022 The $36 million Stromlo Leisure Centre officially opened on Saturday. Take a look at this incredible facility. At the Y, we believe in giving back to our local communities. Memberships & fees help us fund a range of important youth and community programs. Stromlo Leisure Centre is a partnership between the ACT Government and the Y NSW.

15.01.2022 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. Read more: https://www.ymcansw.org.au//separate-spaces-adapting-to-t/

14.01.2022 "If you have that passion, if you have that ambition, you can go for it if you just put your mind to it." 2019 Y NSW Youth Parliament Premier Hamani Tanginoa proving that young people have shown resilience and determination during COVID-19 and are passionate about continuing to chase their dreams post pandemic. Q+A

14.01.2022 The Y NSWs President of the Broken Hill Young Leaders, Campbell Quintrell, has been newly appointed to the NSW Youth Advisory Council. Here he is talking with ABC Broken Hill about this exciting new opportunity, his passion for advocacy, his aspirations for Broken hill and other rural and remote regions and his envolvement with the Broken Hill Young Leaders group. Listen to the full interview here (start at 03:00:00) https://ab.co/2YDGyyq... YMCA Young Leaders Broken Hill

13.01.2022 HSC exams done and dusted! Since October, the Y have welcomed almost 200 HSC students like Gerard into our gyms and pools for free - to help beat stress through exercise and community connection. Please join us in celebrating the resilient, inspiring class of 2020! ... MORE: https://www.ausleisure.com.au//ymca-nsw-supports-almost-20

13.01.2022 A conversation can change a life. Today is #RUOKDay, a national reminder to ask yourself & those around you R U OK?. By creating a society that feels comfortable in engaging in dialogue around mental health and seeking help, we hope to create a world thats protected from suicide. ... This years message is "Theres more to say after R U OK?". R U OK Day have released an interactive conversation roleplay video to help you learn what to say after R U OK? Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Available 24/7

13.01.2022 It feels like just yesterday when the first splashes were made at the new $36.6 million Stromlo Leisure Centre. It's been a busy first couple of months for the team, but hard-work has certainly paid for the Stromlo Swim School, who are elated to announce that they've reached their first 1000 students!

13.01.2022 Last week (6 12 September) was National Child Protection Week. Many of our OHSC centres participated in creative activities to educate, promote and celebrate child safety. Some of the activities included:... mind maps on what feeling safe looks like to the children positive lantern messages writing five people they could trust on their handprints group discussions around child safety creating individual posters on where they feel safe the educators showing the children how to email the service or email the educator as well as the business cards on our parent desk with the centres email address and phone numbers. safety chains with written messages around what makes the children feel safe outdoor game of "Who would you go to if" scenario, running towards various poles with images of trust worthy adults, including police officers, paramedics and doctors, teachers and parents.

12.01.2022 Wear it Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow #YoungPeople. On #WearItPurple day (& everyday) we want #YoungPeople everywhere to know that they have the right to be proud of who they are and to feel safe & supported in all environments! Sex, sexuality or gender identity does not change this. Today the Y NSW will be wearing purple to show our support. This years theme #WeAreTheChange represents us, as a generation, implementing productive and inclusive changes in society. LGBTQ+ people exist in all diverse communities and we must create a space where all minorities feel safe.

12.01.2022 Happy New Year to our amazing Y family! The resilience, generosity and community spirit we've seen alive at the Y NSW during 2020 has been an absolute inspiration. We can't wait to grow even stronger with you in 2021.

11.01.2022 The Y has taken the innovative step of rolling out one of the first child safety models co-designed by children and young people. Stay Safe, Tell Someone was developed by The Y Australia, the national arm of the YMCA, over the past year and is the first to be developed through the eyes and voices of more than 500 children in Australia aged three to 18. The Y NSW operates 55 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services in New South Wales, to ensure that the children and young p...eople in its care are safe. Read full article: https://bit.ly/3bA6PCI

11.01.2022 I think that social media drives this idea that we have to be perfect. We have to hide our weaknesses. We have to only represent ourselves as strong. And I think that’s unrealistic and fake, because it creates this dissatisfaction that we have with ourselves. - Harsha Meet Harsha, who shares about Social Media driving an unrealistic idea to be ‘perfect’ and that we need to continue the conversation around Mental Health as it’s not going away. To support awareness of Mental... Health Week, we sat down with seven young people to talk about mental health and their experiences, and we will present one video each day this week. The Y provides a platform for young people to share their issues and concerns. #mentalhealthweek #mentalhealth #theY #YMCA #YWeAreHere Trigger warning this series of videos discusses suicide and mental health. If you are experiencing an emotional crisis and require urgent support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

11.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day! Today we celebrate all fathers and father figures. Did you know #FathersDay began at the YMCA?... It was founded in Spokane Washington, at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Todd. In 1972, American President Nixon recognised Fathers Day as an offical honourary day. See more

11.01.2022 At the Y NSW we know that for children and young people to be inspired they need to feel safe and be safe. To celebrate National Child Protection Week we are happy to announce the launch of the innovative #StaySafeTellSomeone Program that empowers children, young people and adults to tell someone if they are worried or concerned about their safety. We believe in putting children and young people first at the Y!... bit.ly/ynswsafe | Play Your Part #PlayYourPart #NCPW #FeelSafeBeSafe #Safeguarding

11.01.2022 This month #YMoments takes you to Broken Hill to meet inspirational young leader Campbell Quintrell. 16-year-old Campbell hasn't let the pandemic, geographic isolation or age stand in his way. He's spent 2020 using his voice to fight for changes to the healthcare and education systems in his hometown. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3nNoNYp

10.01.2022 Over the past 20 years Jess Mavridis has come full circle at the Y. She began as a student, then transitioned to a competitive gymnast, mentee, coach and now Gymnastics Coordinator at the YMCA Bankstown City. "Gymnastics is more than a sport, it’s a training ground for life."... Jess’s experiences as a student at the Y has made her a role model for young gymnasts. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/YMomentsJess

10.01.2022 ITS BACK Youth Futures Writing Competition - Barriers to Employment! We are very excited to announce that WhyNot has partnered with the National Youth Commission Australia to continue amplifying the voices of young people, prompt discussions and raise issues around young people and their transition from school to employment. The Youth Futures competition is calling for all creative submissions from young people aged 18 to 30 addressing the topic of barriers to employm...ent. Each finalist will win a free full-week ticket to the Youth Futures Summit plus theyll be invited to present their work and join a Q+A about the importance of creative work in creating change during the Summit (Wednesday, 26 August 2020 @ 1pm). Their work will also be published on the WhyNot platform with payment! All entries must be received by 6pm on Monday, 17 August 2020 (AEDT) and entry is restricted to one per person. For full T&Cs and submission link head to https://www.whynot.org.au/youth-futures-writers-competition/

10.01.2022 Following the NSW Governments recent announcement, all gyms and fitness centres are required to have a COVID-19 Safe Marshal on duty at all times from Saturday, August 1. We are committed to taking the required steps to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. We have allocated a COVID-19 Safe Marshal to every centre, distinguished by a Y branded hi-vis vest. The COVID-19 Safe Marshals responsibility is to ensure all aspects of the COVID-19 Safety Plan are being maintained, thi...s includes: social distancing cleaning ensuring the accuracy of record-keeping We ask that all patrons do their bit to keep our centres COVID Safe, never attend when sick, follow the rules and treat our marshals with respect as they work to help stop the spread.

09.01.2022 Allirra Moore is an 18 year old artist who grew up on the NSW Central Coast (Darkinjung Country). Her mob is from Jervis Bay Territory, Wodi Wodi tribe Yuin Nation. She has been painting since she was a child and uses it as a medium to express her culture and connection to Country. In her words The black circles are symbols for campfires. I went with this design because all tribes throughout Australia wouldve used them and it represents all mobs and nations. I also did the suns which are in yellow, its reference to the Aboriginal flag. I painted turquoise dots throughout the canvas because I am salt water mob so coastal and I wanted something to represent me.

09.01.2022 As a refugee young person in this country, I suffered the adverse effects of atrocities that took place in Pakistan. Some factors that affect the mental health of young people in Australia involve micro-aggression, systemic racism and discrimination towards refugees. - Hadi Meet Hadi. Hadi believes we can help Mental Health in Australia by empowering change makers to reform our Mental Health System. To support awareness of Mental Health Week, we sat down with seven young p...eople to talk about mental health and their experiences, and we will present one video each day this week. The Y provides a platform for young people to share their issues and concerns. #mentalhealthweek #mentalhealth #theY #YMCA #YWeAreHere Trigger warning this series of videos discusses suicide and mental health. If you are experiencing an emotional crisis and require urgent support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

09.01.2022 We love to see our young gymnasts having fun and staying active whilst practising COVID safety, keeping socially distanced!

09.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Y! To celebrate the festive season, the young people at the Y Space Penrith are putting together a variety of Christmas Creative Workshops! Open to all young people aged 16 - 25, the workshops are FREE and dinner is included! ... Platform Youth Services: 570 High Street, Penrith Timetable: All workshops are from 5pm - 7:30pm 26 NOV ~ Sketching Workshop 03 DEC ~ Polymer Clay 10 DEC ~ Hand Embroidery 17 DEC ~ Macrame Wall Hangings 22 DEC ~ Gingerbread House Making For more information visit: https://bit.ly/YSpaceChristmas Spots are limited so please email [email protected] to register ASAP We look forward to seeing you!

08.01.2022 This years theme of National Child Protection Week (September 6 - 12) is Putting children first. At the Y NSW we know that for children and young people to be inspired they need to feel safe and be safe. To celebrate National Child Protection Week we are happy to announce the launch of the innovative #StaySafeTellSomeone Program that empowers children, young people and adults to tell someone if they are worried or concerned about their safety. ... We believe in putting children and young people first at the Y! bit.ly/ynswsafe | Play Your Part #PlayYourPart #NCPW #FeelSafeBeSafe #Safeguarding

08.01.2022 The Y NSW congratulates our #ForsterFish, Nash Wilkes, for an amazing result at the #2021AusTrials! Nash smashed his 100m Breaststroke PB, taking his Australian ranking from 15th to 10th. Following his performance, Swimming NSW have moved Nash up from the performance squad to the NSW flippers squad. In the 200m Breaststroke Nash finished finished 3rd in the B Final, moving his Australian ranking from 17th to 11th. ... The Great Lakes squad swimmer & Forster Aquatic Swim Club member is the National Age Champion in both the 100 & 200 Breaststroke events and has made us proud at the Olympic Trials. From Learn to Swim to the Olympic trials, Nash has trained at the Y for 15 years. Read More: bit.ly/34weUFV YMCA Great Lakes Aquatic & Leisure Centre

06.01.2022 Y NSW Youth Outreach and Inclusion Coordinator Elise Kellett has been nominated in the Westfield Paramatta Local Heroes Awards and Recognition Program! She has been recognised for making a positive impact to the Parramatta local community for the work she does with the Y. One of her proudest achievements is working together with the ys young leaders group in parramatta, "I walk alongside young people, never in front, allowing them to feel empowered, inspired and learn val...uable skills." The outcome of the community vote will determine the final 3 successful Westfield Parramatta Local Heroes, who will each be awarded a grant of $10,000 for their affiliated organisations. Vote for Elise at: https://bit.ly/32qsYzd

06.01.2022 Today, December 3rd, is International Day of People with Disability #IDPwD. To celebrate, we look back on our #YMoments story of Ellen Maher, a 20 year old gymnast who has been training in the Special Olympics Gymnastics program at YMCA Bankstown City since the age of 5. Years of hard work has earned her four medals three gold and one bronze at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.... Read her full story at: http://bit.ly/ellenmaher #YNSW #Stories #Inspired #YoungPeople #Gymnastics #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Diversity #Accessability #Community

05.01.2022 Your problems are never invalid, and don’t worry about how people will judge what you’re going through. We all need to prioritise and take time for ourselves. - Karuna. Meet Karuna. Karun says that Mental Health should be proactive not reactive and no issue is too small not to start managing. To support awareness of Mental Health Week, we sat down with seven young people to talk about mental health and their experiences, and we will present one video each day this week. Th...e Y provides a platform for young people to share their issues and concerns. #mentalhealthweek #mentalhealth #theY #YMCA #YWeAreHere Trigger warning this series of videos discusses suicide and mental health. If you are experiencing an emotional crisis and require urgent support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

03.01.2022 2019 Y NSW Youth Parliament Premier Hamani Tanginoa encourages politicians to listen to young people by engaging with youth advocacy programs, namely YMCAs Youth Parliament on ABCs Q+A. YMCA NSW Youth Parliament is an empowerment and advocacy program that provides a platform for young people, in years 10, 11 and 12, to have their voices heard through legislative debate and decision making.

03.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. #ChildrensDay is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families & communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Celebrated across the country each year on August 4, this years theme is "We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice."... Culture is central to our sense of being, belonging and becoming. In Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, knowledge is passed down by elders through storytelling, cultural practice and access to ceremony. It aids young people in understanding their rights and responsibilities as the nations First People.

03.01.2022 Stunning progress shots of the construction of the brand new Stromlo Leisure Centre. The Y was announced as the manager of the new $36 million facility in March, which includes an 8-lane 50 metre lap and competition pool, a program pool, gym, fitness studio, leisure pool, slide, toddlers pool, splash park, caf and crche. The centre will officially open on Saturday 15th August 2020.... Kane Constructions Pty Ltd Martin Ollman #Stomlo #StromloLeisureCentre #ACT #AquaticCentre #RecreationCentre #Community

02.01.2022 Today, 29th of July 2020 marks the first-ever NSW OSHC Educators Day. On this day, we recognise the invaluable work OSHC Educators do every day with children and their families. They play a fundamental role in childrens lives, by building a trusting relationship, thats impacts last a lifetime. They truly are inspirational educators, role-models and mentors.... Throughout today we will feature four educators at the Y, who will give us insight into why they love being an educator and play a quick game of Who Knows Who Better with one of the kids. Our second video, features Brenna. #OSHCeducatorsDay #OOSHeducatorsDay #Educators

02.01.2022 #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

01.01.2022 Today, August 12 marks #InternationalYouthDay. It gives us all an opportunity to celebrate and amplify the voices of young people, as well as recognise their passions, actions, initiatives and meaningful contributions. This years theme is Youth Engagement for Global Action. It aims to shine a light on the ways in which the engagement of young people at local, national and global levels can make a difference. It also urges decision-makers to consider the participation of ...young people in formal institutional politics, to better benefit youth and create more sustainable policies. With the disproportionate effects the pandemic has had on young people, it is a reminder to governments that they need to be at the centre of COVID-19 recovery plans and that now more than ever voices of young people must be heard. #31DaysOfYOUth #YoungPeople #YouthDay