News Updates

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YMCA Wodonga turns a bus into a new youth centre » Monday, 26 July 2010 The wheels on the bus may have come to a halt, but that won't stop it from being accessible to young people in Wodonga, Victoria.
World Council of YMCAs Meet in Hong Kong » Monday, 19 July 2010 Today the 17th World Council of YMCAs will meet in Hong Kong to discuss over the next six days the critical issues the YMCA faces globally, including social justice and peace for young people and the communities YMCAs serve.
The Y is still the YMCA » Tuesday, 13 July 2010 The media profile given to the recent decision by the YMCA of USA to launch a new logo and new image as “The Y”, has caused some confusion with international media organisations. However this does not apply to the YMCA in Australia.
Youth take over Parliament House in Victoria » Tuesday, 22 June 2010 Victoria's young people are preparing to take over the chambers of Parliament House, Spring Street, to have their voices heard.
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre Cracks 1 million Visitor Milestone » Monday, 21 June 2010 Sydney's Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre has reached a significant milestone in its three year history when it welcomed its 1,000,000th visitor in recent weeks.
YMCA Victoria offers home share service for single parent families » Monday, 14 June 2010 No family should be living on the streets or in cars, says the YMCA. Yet single parent families are among those more likely to fall through the gaps and to face discrimination in their attempts to secure accommodation.
The Y Now More Accessible for People with Severe Disabilities » Tuesday, 8 June 2010 The YMCA has joined forces with other sporting and entertainment venues to promote the Federal Government's Companion Card scheme that has already helped over 37,000 people with disabilities attend venues.
YMCA Celebrates Founders’ Day » Sunday, 6 June 2010 Today YMCA Australia is proud to mark the 166th year since the YMCA was founded by Sir George Williams in London, England in 1844. During that time, the country was in the midst of the Industrial Revolution and marked a painful time for many workers, with poverty and mass unemployment making it easy for factory owners to exploit them. Working conditions, especially for young children, were inhumanly bad.
YMCA Brisbane's School Breakfast Program gets a Boost » Thursday, 3 June 2010 Breakfast will continue to be the most important meal of the day for many schools in Logan after Y-Care, run by YMCA Brisbane, received a grant of $91,135 for their School Breakfast Program through the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
YMCA employee rides her heart out for 'Camp n Cycle for Mental Health' » Monday, 3 May 2010 The courageous efforts of participants in outdoor adventure camps for people living with mental illness is the inspiration for a 1,450km “Camp n Cycle for Mental Health” ride around Victoria, which began on 17 April and finishes on 7 May.