Honoured and thrilled to be Finalist in the 2021 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. Our work with young people, communities & the amazing contribution of our staff recognised in the Ballarat Foundation Community Impact Category.#BallBEA2021

At the Y, we celebrate young people - today on International Youth Day, and every day. To find out more about what we do at the Y, visit yballarat.org.au #InspiredYoungPeople #InternationalYouthDay #theY

Your Voice=Change! If you are a young person - join in on: Tuesday 31st August 5.30-7.30pm for your chance to have your voice heard and take part in conversations about youth employment and economic participation ymca.org.au/your-voice-for… #Inspiringchange #youth #voice

Y Safeguarding has released the Feel Safe, Be Safe national training suite for all Y’s to ensure all our staff and volunteers have the knowledge and skills to keep children and young people safe in our programs and services, in their families and their communities. #YSafeguarding

#YMCAYouthLedSolutions keynote speaker: Rosie Thomas OAM Rosie Thomas OAM 💪🌈, CEO PROJECT ROCKIT She spent the last 15 years building Australia’s first and biggest youth-driven movement against (cyber)bullying, hate and prejudice. Join us, 10 Oct, 2pm-5pm CET buff.ly/3tEpxSJ

We’ll be tuning into the 2021 Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards Live Stream Gala Event tonight! We’re excited to be shortlisted in the Ballarat Foundation's Community Impact category. #BallBEA2021

We're really excited and proud to share our Community Impact Report 2020-21, presented at last night's AGM. To watch and read our stories of impact visit: impact.yballarat.org.au #YBallarat

Help brighten Christmas time for young people experiencing disadvantage in Ballarat through donating to our annual Bags of Joy appeal. Due to Covid, we’re accepting monetary donations to support the purchase of gifts for ages 12-21. Thank you! More info: yballarat.org.au/bags-of-joy

The Y in Australia is excited to announce Tal Karp, former Matilda (Australian Women’s Soccer Team), lawyer, Olympian, board director, management consultant, sports administrator, advocate, and organisational strategist as its new National CEO. Read more: ymca.org.au/6746-2/

Through the generosity of the local community and businesses, over 180 Bags of Joy are packed and ready for delivery to young people in need this festive season. A huge thank you to all who donated, helping add a little sparkle to the lives of so many young people. #BagsofJoy

Today Y Ballarat celebrated women and girls and working towards a more gender equitable world. We asked staff across our services, what International Women’s Day means to them. Hear their responses in our short video. #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias

We're going rainbow at the Y Ballarat to show our support for IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. We stand against LGBTQIA+ discrimination and strive for inclusive, diverse workplaces and communities. #IDAHOBIT2022 🌈🌈

Exciting news for Y Care Careers this week! Shadow Minister Amanda Rishworth MP announced that if elected, an Albanese Government will fund the Y's proposed initiative to ensure 15,000 young people over the next 5 years are trained and supported into care careers. #YCareCareers

Y Ballarat is excited to announce that our innovative Y Learn and Swim Centre, under construction in Brown Hill, Ballarat is on track for completion in early 2023! The new facility will offer kinder, long day care and swimming lessons in one location. ylearnandswim.org.au

The Y Ballarat is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Craig Mathieson as our new Chief Executive Officer, commencing July 1. Part of the Y for 5 years, Craig looks forward to leading the Y Ballarat and increasing our impact with young people and communities. #YBallarat

We’re excited to launch our Community Impact Report for the 2021-22 year. Our year has been full of inspiration and we’re really proud of the difference that our work makes in the lives of young people, children, their families and communities. impact.yballarat.org.au

Our Ararat Kinders have been announced as amongst the first services to roll-out 30 hours of free kinder for 4-year-olds commencing from 2025. Exciting times ahead for our 6 services in the region! #kinders

This International Women’s Day we’re talking about why #equal opportunities are not enough. Hear our Y Ballarat Board Vice President, Stacey Oliver, thoughts on equity and the legacy we should leave for future generations. #EmbraceEquity #YBallarat

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on action needed to #EmbraceEquity. And how to support the next generation to use their voices to create a just world with gender parity. Sam Lane, at Y Learn and Swim shares her thoughts.#IWD

Today we celebrate the the worldwide Y being 179 years young! From humble beginnings in 1844, the Y's evolved into the global inclusive organisation it is today, committed to supporting young people & communities to thrive, and creating welcoming environments for all. #YBirthday