YMCA Sydney

We build strong people, strong families, strong communities

Giving families the opportunity to be together Developing young people into young leaders Reconnecting children separated in Foster care Providing rewarding volunteering opportunities Making healthy lifestyles accessible to all people Creating places for people to connect and belong

General

Community Strengthening - The YMCA Difference

The YMCA offers a diverse range of quality programs and services.

In addition to our proud history in quality programming, embedded in all of our programs are our 5 commitments to community strengthening that differentiate the YMCA in its service provision:

Connection and Belonging
Today and into the future, our communities are becoming increasingly disconnected; people are seeking places to contribute, connect and feel part of their community. The Y is increasingly a place where people can be part of something bigger. As a member... Find out more...
Family Programming and Engagement
The YMCA is committed to helping to build families that are stronger in body,mind and spirit. Through a strong sense of connection and belonging, the Y, for many members and families is an integral part of their community, an extended family. “We... Find out more...
Membership Fee Assistance
The YMCA is committed to overcoming disadvantage and making healthy lifestyles accessible to all people, regardless of their age, race, ability or financial capacity. At the Y we will proactively provide access and opportunity to Indigenous Australians,... Find out more...
Volunteering
At the YMCA, your time and talent go a long way. Volunteers have been the backbone of the YMCA since its establishment over 150 years ago. Today, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to govern the organisation and to conduct a wide variety of... Find out more...
Youth Leadership
Through both specific programs and through leadership elements in all of our youth programs, opportunities, support and experiences will create positive and enriching  environments for youth development. Every YMCA program involved with youth... Find out more...

Don't forget to check out our Communtiy Stories to see what people like you are saying about how YMCA Sydney helped them.

For more information about how our Community Strengthening promises make joining a YMCA program different from other programs contact your local YMCA.