The Y celebrates Olympic ties and spirit across the state
The Y has always been more than a place for fitness; it's a cornerstone in the history of sports and the Olympic movement, with a deep and lasting connection to the Olympic Games that has spanned many decades.
Read moreThe Y NSW Announces Our New CEO
The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Kennaugh as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective from Monday 3 June 2024.
Read moreCamp Yarramundi Celebrates 10 Years of Hosting Recovery Camp
Since 1937 Camp Yarramundi has been providing outdoor education, camping and community engagement programs to groups across NSW, but over the last 10 years it is one camp in particular that has made one of the biggest impacts on both participants and outdoor instructors alike – that is Recovery Camp. In May we celebrated the tenth anniversary of Recovery Camp and the amazing collaboration with the Y NSW.
Read moreSpotlight On Our Staff - Nicole Banning
"It’s clear that the Y likes to give young people opportunities whenever possible.” - At just 26 years old, Nicole is the Centre Coordinator for the Wingham Memorial Swimming Pool.
Read moreThe Ys Wow at Mardi Gras!
Quite simply it was a night we'll never forget! The Y NSW and YWCA Australia came together for their first ever Mardi Gras Parade. A team of 40 dancers represented both organisations – and love in all shapes and sizes – united to shine on the LGBTQIA+ community’s biggest stage of all.
Read moreY NSW welcomes new Board Members with passion for empowering youth
The YMCA NSW (Y NSW) Chair Richard Hughes has announced the appointment of three new Board Members, with immediate effect.
Read moreYMCA NSW celebrates latest young team member’s award
YMCA NSW is emerging as an employer of choice for young people, with yet another staff member honoured last night for her initiative and strong support of the community. Youth Wellbeing Coordinator Laura Eason, 23, was awarded Highly Commended for NSW Youth Worker of the Year.
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreYMCA 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).
Read moreResignation of YMCA NSW CEO Leisa Hart
After three years as CEO of YMCA NSW, Leisa Hart has resigned her position.
Read moreTwo heads are better than one: YMCA NSW recognises value of job sharing for working parents
It’s a sad fact that many working mums currently have little choice but to compromise when they return to work, whether that’s by taking part time to jobs beneath their expertise, pressing pause on their career aspirations or accepting roles that pay pennies.
Read moreYMCA NSW’s Leisa Hart to take part in this year’s Vinnes CEO Sleepout
YMCA NSW CEO Leisa Hart will join other senior executives from across the country this month and spend a night on the streets as part of the St Vincent de Paul Society CEO Sleepout.
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