YMCA NSW FOCUSES ON POOL SUPERVISION THIS SUMMER
As summer hits, YMCA NSW is raising awareness of the importance of pool supervision at its sites across NSW. Pool safety is everyone’s responsibility. Lifeguards might do the rescuing but parents, guardians and carers play a crucial role in supervising children when they are in the pool. This important message is part of YMCA NSW’s Safe Summer campaign which promotes pool safety as a partnership between lifeguards and those responsible for children when visiting a YMCA pool or aquatic centre.
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YMCA LAUNCHES MENTAL WELL-BEING PROGRAM IN THE ACT
YMCA NSW is delighted to be launching our Brightside mental health program at both Gungahlin Leisure Centre and Lakeside Leisure Centre in January. YMCA NSW is now taking referrals for the 60 day program that gives people experiencing mental health issues the opportunity to enhance their physical health, wellbeing and social engagement.
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Announcement to customers of YMCA Blaxland OSHC
We’d like to let you know that YMCA NSW will no longer manage Blaxland OSHC from Friday 22 December onwards. Thanks for being a valued customer of the YMCA.
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SUMMER BODY FOR A GOOD CAUSE
YMCA NSW are offering 10 days for $10 across all their health and fitness centres and aquatic sites this November.
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YMCA NSW RECOGNISED FOR DELIVERING QUALITY OSHC SERVICES
Marrickville, Kotara and Valentine OSHC services join over 45 YMCA NSW-run OSHC services that have achieved either ‘meeting’ or ‘exceeding’ ratings as reviewed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
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OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN PARLIAMENT
Children have had their voices heard as they took over NSW Parliament today as part of the inaugural Children’s Week Parliament.
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Important message for families using YMCA Blaxland OSHC
YMCA NSW will no longer be running outside hours school care services (OSHC) out of Mount Riverview Public School.
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YMCA NSW YOUTH PARLIAMENT CREATES PLATFORM FOR YOUTH TO BE HEARD BY STATE GOVERNMENT
Calling for changes to the Education Curriculum. Today the Minister responsible for Youth, the Hon Ray Williams MP received bills by YMCA NSW’s Youth Parliament at a special ceremony at Parliament House in Sydney.
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And the WINNER is ...
And the WINNER of the 12 Weeks YMCA NSW Gymnastics or Swimming Lessons is....
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100 passionate young people to debate bills and have their say at the 2017 YMCA NSW Youth Parliament this month
Later this month, 100 passionate young people from across the state will debate a range of issues that matter to them as part of the 16th annual YMCA NSW Youth Parliament.
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Camping at Deeimba
You awake to the peaceful sounds of nature, no car sounds or sirens to be heard. In winter, there can be a thick fog which makes the camp feel like it is high in the mountains. If the group is quiet enough, you can sometimes even spot a wallaby or two grazing in the fields.
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The Giant Swing
As Jess is secured to the swing, she asks if she has to go to the top. I tell her that she only has to go as far as she thinks she could possibly go, then to try and go one baby step further.
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YMCA NSW assembles experts to inform Australia’s first purposefully-designed child-safe building in Broken Hill
YMCA NSW has convened a forum of child safety professionals to assist the organisation to create the country’s first purposefully-designed child-safe recreation and community building.
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New Lambton OSHC recognised as a top performer nationally in recent quality assessment
A national review has recognised what parents and children at the New Lambton Out of School Hours Care service (OSHC) have known for a while – that it’s an extremely high quality, fantastic service.
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YMCA NSW and Boy George call for young voices to be heard
Giving young people a platform for their voices to be heard is at the core the YMCA’s new Why not? Campaign. The campaign was kicked off by music superstar Boy George, who re-interpreted the Village People’s iconic YMCA song to make it more relevant today.
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The risk of children drowning doesn’t go away as the temperature cools, YMCA NSW reminds families
As the temperature cools, YMCA NSW is reminding families that the risk of drowning doesn’t go away with the warmer weather – in fact, according to the Royal Life Saving’s Drowning Report 2015/2016, 59 people drowned in Australia in winter over that period.
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Central West Project Management appointed to lead $4.58 million redevelopment of Broken Hill YMCA
YMCA NSW has appointed regional Project Management Firm, Central West Project Management to lead the $4.58 million redevelopment of the Broken Hill YMCA.
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Study shows Exercise Physiologists greatly assist people with chronic disease, saves ailing health system thousands per year
With a staggering 50 per cent of Australians now living with a chronic health condition and as many as 13 million people at risk of developing one , there’s never been more pressure on our ailing healthcare system.
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Introducing Exercise Right Week 2017
Exercise Right Week takes place between 22 - 28th May. This years theme is all about ‘Who’s your match? – Getting to know your expert of exercise’ YMCA NSW has partnered with Health Team Australia (HTA) to provide extended health coaching and intervention services.
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FREE family fun at the YMCA Kids World space at the Sydney Royal Easter Show!
Have fun for FREE at the Royal Easter Show this year at YMCA Kids World Activity Space!
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