City of Melbourne’s neighbourhoods will keep moving with the Y

YMCA Victoria recently won the tender for City of Melbourne’s Active Melbourne Recreation Facilities contract, to take effect from 1 July.

The win builds on a partnership of over twenty years with the Y’s recreation teams at Active Melbourne sites, supporting thousands of locals learn to swim, stay connected, keep active and improve their health and wellness.

Through the new contract, the Y will continue managing Riverslide Skate Park, The Hub @ Docklands, Carlton Baths, Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, North Melbourne Community Centre, Kensington Town Hall and take over the management of three new sites. From 1 July, the Y will also manage North Melbourne Recreation Centre, North Melbourne Outdoor Pool and in partnership with leading golf provider GreenSpace Management - the Royal Park Golf Course.

YMCA Victoria CEO Carolyn Morris thanked the City of Melbourne for their continued support.

YMCA Victoria is thrilled to be awarded the Active Melbourne Recreation Facilities Contract. We are committed to offering the health and wellbeing services locals need at all ages and stages of life. Carolyn Morris, CEO of YMCA Victoria

Carolyn noted the return of patrons to Active Melbourne sites is encouraging.

It has been an unprecedented couple of years and we continue to work closely with City of Melbourne to ensure the highest levels of health and safety are implemented at every site. Carolyn Morris, CEO of YMCA Victoria

The new contract marks a new era for the Y with two partner organisations joining the contract to offer additional expertise in youth outreach and golf management.

Everyone belongs at the Y. We are a not-for-profit organisation that promotes inclusive places, facilities, services and programs to connect our communities. Together with the City of Melbourne through Active Melbourne we aim to expand our community impact for years to come, including job readiness skills for young people, meaningful work, a focus on customer experience and more community centred programming for diverse groups. Carolyn Morris, CEO of YMCA Victoria

New partners:

The Y is proud to partner with key organisations to offer more services to meet the emerging needs in the City of Melbourne.

The Huddle

The Huddle will be based at North Melbourne Community Centre and the Hub@Docklands and their outreach program will offer inclusive and accessible programs with a focus on connecting and empowering local young people.

GreenSpace Management

Melbourne based GreenSpace Management, a leading golf provider, will manage the Royal Park Golf Course and attract more players and community involvement onsite.