Spotlight 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.
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Indigenous Scholarships Available for the Y NSW’S 2023 Youth Parliament
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are now able to apply for scholarships to represent their electorate in the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament program as part of the Y’s commitment to First Nations people.
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WestInvest Grant Success
Camp Yarramundi’s legacy is set to be enriched after the Y NSW successfully secured $44 million to transform the site for future generations.
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Applications Open For The Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament!
CALLING all thought-leaders, change-makers, trailblazers and inspired young people – applications are now open for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years ten, eleven and twelve (or equivalent age) in all 93 NSW state electorates are invited to apply.
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Lani Praises Youth Parliament Experience
"I loved my time on the Youth Parliament. It gave me the opportunity to represent young people in the Snowy Monaro and regional areas, and advocate on their behalf." Cooma's Lani Holfter is encouraging youth in NSW to experience the Y NSW's Youth Parliament.
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The Y NSW 2021-22 Annual Report
This year's new look report showcases the year in review across the amazing organisation. Throughout the pages we highlight who we are, what we do and the purpose and impact. Engaging human interest stories bring the work to life - from young Micaela growing in confidence in Children’s Services; the empowerment of young lives like Chelsea through the Youth Parliament program; and the life changing support and hope for the future that Marnie found through Camp Yarramundi.
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The Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians back in the House
Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians have eagerly researched, debated and voted on their committee reports – now they get to present them at a special ceremony on Monday, September 26, at Parliament House.
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State’s young leaders shine at Y NSW Youth Parliament 2022
Inspired young people from across NSW have returned to their local communities with a spring in their step and motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament.
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Mount Annan Leisure Centre wins prestigious AUSTSWIM NSW award
The Mount Annan Leisure Centre (MALC) has won this year’s AUSTSWIM NSW award in the category of Swim School of Excellence – Large.
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Y NSW Youth Parliament back in politicians chamber for 20th Anniversary
The voices of inspired young people are set to ‘take-over’ the political chamber next week when the Y NSW Youth Parliament returns to the halls of power in Sydney.
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Y NSW launches Alternative School Suspension Program
The Y NSW is excited to announce the launch of an Australian first with the ground-breaking Alternative Suspension Program in Western Sydney and the Central Coast.
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Y NSW Youth Careers Expo on Central Coast - Something for everyone!
The Y NSW will showcase an incredible array of career and training opportunities for Central Coast young people at the Youth Careers Expo on Thursday, September 15.
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The Y NSW celebrates children’s voices for Working with Children Week 2022
The Y NSW celebrates Working with Children Week and this year’s theme is Child-Focused Leadership which the Y embeds in everything we do.
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Y NSW commitment to Reconciliation Action Plan
To honour and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), the Y NSW has taken an important step forward in its journey with the development of a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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The Y NSW selected OSHC provider for Carlingford West Public School
The Y NSW is thrilled to announce it has been selected as the Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provider for Carlingford West Public School.
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Mount Annan Leisure Centre shines in safety audit
Mount Annan Leisure Centre has earned top marks in Royal Life Saving Society Australia’s industry-wide safety assessment, cementing the Y NSW's position as a leader in aquatics management.
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Big Splash at Port Macquarie Family Fun Day
Hundreds of residents have flocked to the Y NSW Family Fun Day at Port Macquarie Olympic Pool on Saturday 14 May, with more than 200 locals enjoying perfect weather and a big day of fun activities.
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Gungahlin Leisure Centre Program Pool to close for maintenance
The 25-metre program pool at Gungahlin Leisure Centre will close over winter from 16 May due to routine pool maintenance.
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New NSW Leader of the House Elected - At the Y NSW’s Youth Parliament Camp for 2022
As Morrison and Albanese campaign across the country for their shot as Prime Minister, more than 80 young people from across NSW and the ACT gathered on the long weekend to train up for a ‘takeover’ of the Legislative Council at NSW Parliament in July.
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Thumbs up for new and improved Y Space Cooma
Young people have a new space to gather and relax following the reopening of the upgraded Y Space Cooma on Wednesday.
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