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23 Aug 2019
Chris Youngman: A story of sacrifice, determination and strength
On Friday 23 August, YMCA Victoria in association with The Father’s Day Council of Victoria announced Chris Youngman as the Victorian Father of the Year for 2019.
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12 Aug 2019
New Dads of the Y: the millennials doing things differently
There’s a new breed of dads working at the Y and they’re doing things a bit differently to previous generations. They’re very hands on, passionate about equality and want to be more than just breadwi...
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12 Aug 2019
Happy International Youth Day: We believe in the power of inspired young people
As the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world, young people are at the centre of everything we do at the Y. We want to empower young people to voice their opinions and concerns on issues i...
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31 Jul 2019
Introducing our new CEO, Carolyn Morris
After conducting an extensive global search, YMCA Victoria is pleased to announce that Carolyn Morris has been appointed to the role of CEO commencing on Thursday 1 August 2019.
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22 Jul 2019
Empower through employment: The annual YMCA Bridge Project Breakfast
On Friday 19 July, over 400 Victorian industry leaders met at the Glasshouse for the 13th YMCA Bridge Project Breakfast. The event connects businesses and government with the work the YMCA Bridge Proj...
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18 Jul 2019
Teenage Girls Retreat: Providing a safe, consistent and nurturing space
The Teenage Girls Retreat is a five-day program run by YMCA Southern Peninsula Youth Services that sets girls up with skills and strategies to improve their mental and physical health. In a time of un...
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12 Jul 2019
From YMCA lifeguards to Ambulance Officers: the new program creating a more diverse workforce
Yesterday there were proud tears as seven new Ambulance Officers were celebrated as the first graduates of the new Life Saving Victoria and Ambulance Victoria Multicultural Employment Program. For six...
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12 Jul 2019
‘What does winter sound like?’ Five-day masterclass in Bogong High Plains led by international sound artists
YMCA Howmans Gap Alpine Centre, in the Bogong High Plains, hosted a five-day intensive masterclass for artists, composers and designers who want to learn how to record and capture sound in extreme cli...
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