Preschooler helps save his own life thanks to YMCA NSW swimming lessons
Sam still has nightmares about the moment the ocean “swallowed up” her three-year-old son during a family boat trip. One minute the lower North Shore mum was filming Richard splashing his feet on a platform on the side of the boat and the next he had jumped in and disappeared under the water.
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Take the Pressure Off: Free gym and pool access for Year 12 students
YMCA centres across NSW and ACT are offering free access to students currently completing their Year 12 exams. “Take the Pressure Off” is a YMCA NSW initiative designed to give students the opportunity to stay active and keep their wellbeing in mind during stressful exam periods.
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Meet Fiona the Winner of our social media Baby and Toddler show competition!
YMCA NSW - We believe in the power of inspired young people. It’s stories like these that define who we are. #ThisisY
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YMCA NSW cleans up at the ACT Aquatic Industry Awards
YMCA NSW’s commitment to drowning prevention and water safety education has been rewarded with a clean sweep of trophies at the ACT Aquatic Industry and Water Safety Awards.
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New CEO appointment
YMCA NSW is excited to announce it has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer to drive its key focus areas of healthy living, social impact and empowering young people.
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YMCA NSW proudly launches the Affinity Network, its LGBTI+ employee staff and advocacy group
Profit-for-purpose community organisation YMCA NSW officially launched its LGBTI+ employee staff and advocacy group, the Affinity Network, in Sydney last night (Thursday 9 August).
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Applications now open for 18 new Wellness Centre jobs
Applications are now open for 18 new jobs at the $5.4 million YMCA Wellness Centre, the YMCA has announced.
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YMCA NSW delighted to receive $371,302 in Federal funding for the new Broken Hill Wellness Centre
YMCA NSW is delighted to receive $371,302 in funding for the new YMCA Broken Hill Wellness Centre from the Federal Government through the Building Better Regions Funding (BBRF), as announced by Member for Parkes Mark Coulton earlier today.
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YMCA NSW reaffirms its commitment to putting child safety first, as National Redress Scheme starts
As the National Redress Scheme to support survivors of institutional child sexual abuse comes into effect on Sunday 1 July, YMCA NSW publicly reaffirms its commitment to placing the safety of children and young people first and advocating on their behalf.
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Local talent to star in inaugural NAIDOC Indigenous Fashion Show
Local members of the Taree community are gearing up to dazzle with a fashion show at Manning Valley Race Club next month.
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YMCA NSW wins tender to run Sydney Olympic Park Lodge
YMCA NSW is pleased to announce it has been awarded the tender for the management and operation of the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge (SOPL).
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Don’t forget – Fortnightly billing commences this week!
On 30 May we advised families that YMCA NSW is changing to a fortnightly direct debit to align with the Government’s introduction of the Child Care Subsidy.
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YMCA NSW response to NSW State Budget 2018-19
YMCA NSW has welcomed a number of measures outlined in the NSW Budget 2018-19 for young people and families.
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It’s here – the New Child Care Subsidy starts next week!
Over the past nine months we have been communicating with you about Australia’s New Child Care Package which commences on 2 July. As a provider of child care, we want to ensure we support families through this vast amount of change and supplement the information you have been provided by Centrelink.
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Don’t forget – Final weekly debit this week!
On 30 May we advised families that YMCA NSW is changing to a fortnightly direct debit to align with the Government’s introduction of the Child Care Subsidy.
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YMCA Swim School renamed YMCA Mariners Aquatic Centre
YMCA Swim School at Mariners Centre of Excellence will now be known as YMCA Mariners Aquatic Centre.
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Resignation of YMCA NSW CEO Leisa Hart
After three years as CEO of YMCA NSW, Leisa Hart has resigned her position.
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Four weeks to go! Get ready for the new Child Care Subsidy NOW!
In July one new Child Care Subsidy will replace the two current child care payments. This means the child care fee assistance your family receives will change.
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Change to Direct Debit Frequency
YMCA NSW is changing to a fortnightly direct debit to align with the Government’s introduction of the Child Care Subsidy.
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YMCA NSW launches online booking system: Important information for families
On Monday 21 May YMCA NSW will launch a new online booking system for families to enrol in Before School, After School and Vacation Care. This is done through a parent portal called My Family Lounge.
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