Y Victoria inspires and empowers young people and communities to thrive. It starts here.
Y Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation
We offer a wide range of programs and services that support children and young people across their life cycle:
- from early learning and kindergarten programs and teaching kids to swim
- to empowering young people at our youth hubs and offering meaningful career pathways
- to providing recreation and other supports for older Australians.
With over 5,100 staff and volunteers, we deliver programs and services at more than 150 locations every day, including Action Sports, Camps, Children's Programs, Recreation and Youth Services. We also offer spaces for hire to help bring communities together.
As a not-for-profit, all we receive is put back into improving our programs and services and into supporting local communities. Y Victoria has been supporting communities for more than 170 years. Our impact has changed the lives of thousands of young people and Victorians. We're part of the wider Y story. The YMCA is one of the world's longest-running and largest youth-focused movements.
Get involved through our partnerships and by donating to the Y.
Our mission, vision and values
Inspiring and empowering young people and communities to thrive.
We're purpose led. All our actions drive us towards our vision for a better tomorrow where all people can belong. We align with the YMCA's international pillars of impact:
Meaningful Work
Every person has the right to learn, engage in meaningful work and build sustainable livelihoods.
Community Wellbeing
Every person has the means to grow and thrive as individuals and in community.
Sustainable Planet
A world where we live in full harmony with nature.
Just World
Justice, peace, equity and human rights for all.