Our partners are critical to the work we do.

We're always looking to partner with like-minded organisations. With over 50 years of experience managing leisure facilities and providing school programs across Victoria, we're a trusted partner for local government, community organisations and businesses. We also welcome corporate sponsorships to help us break down barriers and increase access to our programs and services.

Why partner with us?

As a leading not-for-profit organisation, we've been supporting young people and communities in Victoria since 1853. 

We're proud to deliver programs and services that help people become healthier, happier and more connected.

But we couldn't do it without our partners.

By partnering with us, you'll be helping us deliver safe, welcoming and quality programs that benefit our communities.

Whether that's by getting kids into swimming lessons or out in nature, helping older adults access the gym, or empowering young people – together we can make a real difference.

Ways to partner with us

Our community impact

Physical and mental wellbeing

In our 2022-23 social impact survey, 67% of respondents met the physical activity guidelines and 90% said that the Y contributes to an increase in their life satisfaction level.

Connection and belonging

68% of survey respondents said they connect with others through the Y and 66% said they gained a sense of community belonging – higher than the national average.

Future-ready skills

75% of survey respondents reported developing a new skill and gaining confidence to learn new skills. Our camps and swimming lessons were especially effective in boosting confidence and skill development.

Youth voice and empowerment

91% of survey respondents expressed confidence in being able to have a say. Several of our programs are giving young people a voice.

 

 

More benefits of partnering with us

Support from our team

With support from our business development team, you can focus on what you do best – connecting with the community.

Financial stability

We manage approximately $1.5 billion in community assets and our combined entities have an annual turnover of $187 million. 

Safety

We maintain the highest level of safety systems, policies and processes in all our programs and services.

Child protection

Our safeguarding policy ensures a child-safe culture. We're also independently reviewed by the Australian Childhood Foundation to make our services safe for all children and young people.

Find out more about working with us

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