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25.01.2022 YMCA history of the Red Poppy - 102 years ago, Moina Michael, who worked for the American YMCA, read Lieutenant Colonel McCrae's poem just before the Armistice and was so moved by it that she wrote a poem in reply and decided to wear a red poppy. At a meeting of YMCA secretaries, held in November 1918, she talked about the poem and her poppies, and Anna Guérin, the French YMCA secretary, started selling poppies to raise money for widows, orphans, and needy veterans and their... families. We Shall Keep the Faith by Moina Michael, November 1918 Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields, Sleep sweet - to rise anew! We caught the torch you threw And holding high, we keep the Faith With All who died. We cherish, too, the poppy red That grows on fields where valor led; It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies, But lends a lustre to the red Of the flower that blooms above the dead In Flanders Fields. And now the Torch and Poppy Red We wear in honor of our dead. Fear not that ye have died for naught; We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought In Flanders Fields. #remembranceday #LestWeForget See more

24.01.2022 Young people across Australia we are listening to you! We want to hear your thoughts on how you are feeling during the COVID-19 crisis in terms of overall health, wellbeing, community connection and having your voice heard during this difficult time and what we can do to support you. Access the #SURVEY: https://bit.ly/theYathomesurvey

22.01.2022 The Y in Australia is excited to announce the upcoming ‘Your Voice = Change’ online forum being held on Thursday 27 May 5.30pm 7.30pm AEST. This is an opportunity for young people aged 15-24 to have their voice heard focusing specifically on their insights and ideas regarding youth employment and economic participation. Register here... https://ymca.org.au/your-voice-forum/

21.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day

20.01.2022 Skate Club - YMCA hosted the first 'All Aboard' Skateboard Sessions day at the South Arm Skate park last weekend. Check out some of the action. Young skaters upskilling, learning new tricks, and a few stepping on the board for the first time. Skateboarding is such a positive action sport/art that builds resilience, provides social engagement and gets people outdoors, active and healthy. Want to join us? Check out skateclub.ymca.org.au/ Massive thanks to our sponsors, YMCA Australia, Skate Australia Clarence City Council, Clarence Council Youth Services, South Arm Peninsula Residents Association Inc.

20.01.2022 Check out our new Stay Safe Online, Tell Someone program designed to build your knowledge and confidence in the online space. At the Y we want to encourage everyone to #tellsomeone if they see, hear or feel something online that makes them feel unsafe. The FREE online program is open to all, just click the link below to access the training today! Click here: https://ymca.org.au/stay-safe-online/

18.01.2022 Complete our Mother's Day creative writing activity with your Mum. Tell us your favourite activity to do with Mum, it could be a poem, a story, or other way to be creative! **Use 50 words or less and you can enter our competition to WIN a Mother's Day Prize Pack including a $250 Coles Myer Gift Card & Nintendo Switch! ** #theYathome #mothersday... Entries close 8th of May To enter the national competition, visit...

18.01.2022 Just Released...! We are thrilled to announce that the Term 4 - YMCA Skate Club program is available to book from today. Book now for Term 4 (after school and weekend sessions). running Tuesday's after school and Saturday mornings. Small groups, very limited places. ... https://skateclub.ymca.org.au/locations/rosny-skatepark/ See more

18.01.2022 Kids glued to their devices? Activate your Les Mills On Demand account and enjoy access to 800+ workouts including ‘Born to Move’ which is the perfect way to keep the kids happy and healthy! Today is the last day to enjoy the full 60 days of Les Mills on Demand FREE! Make sure you contact us at [email protected] now to get started! ... For more information, please visit https://hobart.ymca.org.au/onli/lesmills-on-demand-premium/ See more

16.01.2022 This week is Child Protection Week! It's a great time to remember that child safety is everybody's business. We all have a role to play. As part of CP week, NAPCAN are running webinars every day this week so be sure you check out their program https://www.napcan.org.au/official-program-webinars-events/

16.01.2022 Get down to South Arm Skate Park this Saturday 28th November for free ‘All Aboard’ Skateboarding Clinic Sessions and fun! Skateboards provided, please BRING YOUR OWN HELMET if you have one! All Aboard programs focus on engaging with the community in a games based way, and helping people step on the board for the first time. ... South Arm Peninsula Residents Association (SAPRA) will be providing a fund raising BBQ!! Sponsors: YMCA Australia, Skate Australia and Clarence City Council. See you there! Register on the day or online here: https://skateclub.ymca.org.au/book-a-session/

15.01.2022 We welcome the Prime Minister’s and Premier's announcement on Friday about his three step plan for the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. While we wait to receive further information regarding the specifics of the plan, we are working to understand what this staged approach will mean in terms of when we are able to reopen our facilities and how we can deliver programs and services to provide a COVID-19 safe environment. We’ll be in touch as more information becomes available.

15.01.2022 Today is the start of Mental Health Week. Let us use this week to check in with our own mental health and that of our family and friends.... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=785701398934204

15.01.2022 Check out our latest YMCA centre update newsletter. This issue lists some key dates for Clarence Aquatic Centre pool format changes, the restart of AquaFit classes and the staged return of some swimming lesson classes. We also have some great news about the extension of the lease at Rosny Park Golf! https://mailchi.mp/ymca/ymca-centre-update

14.01.2022 **Due tomorrow** YMCA 'Centre Update' Newsletter We thank you for your continued patience and understanding in regards to the centre closures and reopening information. A newsletter will be emailed to all all subscribers tomorrow outlining the schedule for reopening some of our centres around Hobart. ... If you would like to register to receive the newsletter, please subscribe here... https://hobart.ymca.org.au/

14.01.2022 We know that for children and young people to be inspired they need to feel safe and be safe. That’s why the YMCAs of Australia (the Y) have developed the innovative ‘Stay Safe, Tell Someone’ Program that empowers children, young people and adults to tell someone if they are worried or concerned about their safety. #StaySafeTellSomeone #NCPW #theY Find out more: (Link - https://ymca.org.au/abo/safeguarding-children-young-people/)

13.01.2022 Hobart! School holiday skate lessons are nearly here! Starting on Boxing Day at Rosny (Kangaroo Bay) Skate Park! If you’re looking for something to get the kids outside to do something fun, physical and meet new friends, Skate Club is perfect!! Bookings are essential, limited spots available! Check out the event for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/484900392488180/

11.01.2022 Happy Father's 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. To all of the wonderful dads and step-dads who make our lives so special, relax, do something you enjoy and have a wonderful day.

11.01.2022 Sunny Saturday morning at YMCA Skate Club. Skateboarding is huge in Tassie right now. Even the skate shops are selling out of some items! Have you recently taken up the sport? Why not join us on a Saturday morning or Tuesday afternoon at Kangaroo Bay skate park. ... We are so thankful to Clarence City Council for being such big supporters of youth action sports by providing amazing spaces like this one.

11.01.2022 Check out the interview we recently had with two amazing young athletes who talk about their swimming achievements and what’s next for them. Both ladies have achieved amazing things with their swimming and are ones to watch out for in the up-and-coming Ocean Swim Series starting this weekend at Carlton Park. Jayde 28, is an Open Water swimmer who recently swam the English Channel to raise funds for Speak Up Stay Chatty. Jardene is 22 years old Swimming Tasmania Open Water Cha...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Stunning Saturday morning for Skate Club at Kangaroo Bay Skate Plaza. Amazing group of young skaters up skilling with positive and enthusiastic input from our coaches, Ryan and Leif. We still have some places in our Skate Club after school program. To register, jump over to https://skateclub.ymca.org.au/locations/rosny-skatepark/

10.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 'Always was, always will be.' #naidoc2020 #naidocweek National NAIDOC

10.01.2022 "Today is R U OK day, so let's pause and consider this important question. R U OK? To say that 2020 has been challenging for us all is the understatement of the century. Between the Australian bushfires and the Global COVID-19 pandemic, we've all had to dig deep to find ways to cope with the onslaught of realities we're facing, the challenges of working in new ways (both personally and professionally), and the volume of news via media and social media. We've had to face a hea...lth crisis, economic crisis, mental health crisis, humanitarian crisis, with intolerable forms of racism and fake news as well. We've had to dig even deeper to manage, inspire, and innovate during this season. I know personally, it has been like a roller-coaster ride, some highs, and a lot of scary abrupt lows that can really pull you down. We have been stretched and forced to change in so many ways, in business, the way we work, and the way we connect. The importance of connection at this time is paramount to us all. Let's also take the time to look around us (some virtually), and observe our family, friends, and colleagues and if necessary, ask them R U OK? Let's particularly look around at young people we know, and make sure we find out if they're okay. The official R U OK Day site has expert advice on how to effectively ask others how they are. Beyond Blue also has some great tips on wellbeing, supporting yourself, and supporting others. Last year, Jayden Parsons' powerful message at the global gathering of Y175 was to follow up on your initial inquiry with another question: How are you really? So my following question to you all again this year is HOW ARE YOU REALLY? headspace is a great organisation focused on the mental wellbeing of young people. Headspace has great resources to assist young people and provide tailored and holistic mental health support to 12-25 year olds. If you recognize you might need a little help, please reach out. Contacts for crisis support services can be reached 24 hours a day: Lifeline 13 11 14; and Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. At the Y, we also have an Employee Assistance Program that staff can confidentially call for free counselling sessions. Please reach out if you need to. So let's all pause and reflect on this important question - R U OK? And to follow it up with - How are you really? Stay safe everyone, and please take care of you." - Melinda Crole, CEO YMCA Australia #ruokday2020 (Image: Melinda Crole pictured with YMCA Change Agents in early 2019 (pre Covid 19 social distancing requirements) See more

09.01.2022 Our Youth Survey closes on Monday! Share your opinions, thoughts and feelings with us so we know how we can best support you - it only takes 5 minutes! Complete it here: http://bit.ly/theYathomesurvey #YWeAreHere

09.01.2022 Go WILD with our gymnastics coaches Bec & Tahlia (Y Bankstown)! Stomp like a dinosaur and balance like a flamingo! This week’s video is for all the Kinder Gymnasts out there! https://hobart.ymca.org.au/kindergym-animals-video/

08.01.2022 We are so pleased to announce that applications for Tasmanian Youth Parliament 2021 are open! If you are interested in joining from the 11th to the 17th of July for a week of learning, fun, and of course debating, we would love to have you! https://www.facebook.com/events/293819902122289

08.01.2022 Put your soccer skills to the test at home

08.01.2022 Come and Try ‘Disc Golf’ - Sunday 11th of October Give it a Shot...at our Free Family Event All ages welcome!

07.01.2022 The Y is still here for young people and communities despite being heavily impacted by Coronavirus COVID-19. The Y in Australia is adapting and evolving with the times to continue to support young people, as it has for over 175 years. Watch our video: #YWeAreHere'

06.01.2022 Another day of Skate Club done and dusted! Back tomorrow for more skateboard coaching with Ryan and Leif (at Kangaroo Bay Skate Park). So far we have had some amazing leaps forward in skill level with many 'first time' drop ins on the Quarters! If you want to book your child in for lessons this week, head over to our website... https://skateclub.ymca.org.au/locations/rosny-skatepark/

06.01.2022 The Y and WhyNot have collaborated to provide our innovative webinar 'Body, Mind and Spirit - promoting your own wellbeing during Covid-19' for all Australians. Register today! https://www.facebook.com/events/230607638223290/

03.01.2022 So pleased to be back delivering YMCA Skate Club at Kangaroo Bay Skate Park, this school holidays. For those who have waited so patiently, the wait is nearly over. Bookings can now be made online... https://skateclub.ymca.org.au/locations/rosny-skatepark/

02.01.2022 Meet Ava and Katia! As part of Child Protection Week, they’re here to tell you how to feel safe and be safe #NCPW #FeelSafeBeSafe #StaySafeTellSomeone

02.01.2022 Happy 176th birthday to the Y (YMCA)

01.01.2022 The MyGolf program - for kids aged 8-12 - Starts next week (6th of October). To register, visit... https://hobart.ymca.org.au/mygolf-program/ All equipment provided!