the Y
the Y
The Y offers a range of health, fitness, recreation and leisure activities – from gyms and fitness classes to basketball, gymnastics and much more. We have a proven capacity to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The Y works in partnership with national sporting bodies to ensure our programs and services are of best quality, and we work hard towards the goal of all our programs and services being accessible to all.
We see sport and recreation as more than fitness – it’s about connecting and belonging.
Each year we facilitate 5.2 million participations in a sports and recreation program at Ys across the country. We manage 97 health & fitness centres (health, fitness and aquatic centres), 57 recreation facilities and stadiums.
Here are some of our health & fitness programs designed to empower young people:
Uplift (NSW)
Uplift is a free active wellness and early intervention program for young people aged 16-24. Provided by the Y in NSW, the program combines access to fitness training with skill development across areas including: positive mental health strategies, goal setting, and the benefits of exercise and eating well. Participants have access to free gym membership, group fitness classes and small group training over the eight-week program. In FY21/22, Uplift was delivered to 72 young people across 25 sessions, with 143 participations. See more here
Streetgym
The Streetgym program brings the gym to the streets. Streetgym is a free, early-intervention, recreational outreach program for at-risk young people aged 12 to 18. The Streetgym program primarily takes place in a local park or community space, running 45 weeks of the year during school terms. The program provides young people with an opportunity to participate in physical activities in a safe, inclusive and positive space where they can meet new friends and engage in team sports, mindfulness exercises and a healthy afternoon tea. The program also focuses on linkages with other community groups and support networks, such as mental health support, youth workers and police liaison officers. Streetgym began in 2017 in Telopea, a community in Parramatta, and has expanded to other new locations, including Constitution Hill, Mount Annan and Hawkesbury Stadium.
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