St Albans Youth Resource Centre
Community Service in Brimbank

Youth services Helping young people arrive their full potential. Your funds aid to improve those in need. We believe in the benefits of physical activity, empowering young people and building community connections. Over 6,00 staff and volunteers work in the areas of health and fitness, swimming lessons, childcare, student accommodation, camping programs, and youth services, delivering accessible programs so that more people have the opportunity get energetic and involved. We continue to labor with government, corporate and community partners who are also committed to improving the health and happiness of all Victorians. YMCA Victoria is governed by a board of dedicated members with a wide range of professional and life experience. We are qualified to bear access to people in need thanks to the abundant urge of others. We are particularly grateful to the following trusts, foundations and bequests that have supported and continue to encourage our labor so that with the YMCA everyone can be healthier, happier and connected to their community: The YMCA has been occupied in the Victorian community since 1853 providing recreation, camping, accommodation and community services. YMCA associations and branches can now be found all over the world. This makes YMCA the oldest elective international organization in the world. Rather, we are committed to providing opportunities for all people to grow in body, obey and spirit. We also provide a mighty focus on professional and personal development for our team and patrons. This award recognizes staff who have served the YMCA diligently, exceptionally and over a long period. The Rosalie Battaglia award recognizes the labor of stylish volunteers who have made a special contribution to YMCA Victoria over a meaningful period. YMCA is committed to building valuable, lengthy term partnerships that will benefit the community. The YMCA has been providing community services since 1853. YMCA Victoria has lengthy been an recommend for healthier, happier and better connected communities. Leading by example to make safe that we are promoting health and well being throughout our operations, programs and services. Young people are often portrayed negatively in mainstream media, and many young people feel like they don’t have a say on issues that matter to them most. Everyone can have an inspiring career with YMCA Victoria. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome, especially people with life experience. There are opportunities for different and interesting career paths in a range of areas including aquatics, health and wellness, camping and outdoor education, student accommodation, youth services, children's services, management, corporate services and community development. YMCA Victoria welcomes work experience and work placement students.

Youth services Helping young people come their packed potential. Community programs Community and family encourage programs and events. Helping to produce access to opportunities for all. Your funds assist to improve those in need. Ask for urge How to find aid with accessing YMCA's services. Memberships Options to suit your lifestyle and activity level. The YMCA has been occupied in the Victorian community since 1853 providing recreation, camping, accommodation and community services. However, the unpretentious beginnings of this immense association started a long way from home, in old London town. The YMCA was founded in 1844 during the Industrial Revolution in England, a time of vast despair and poverty. George Williams, a drapery merchant, made up his mind that something had to be done. He gathered together a few friends to form a society that met regularly to support each other and benefit renewed strength in body, mind and spirit. From its inception, through to the hasty 1900s, the focus was on the welfare of young men, and related social concerns. In 1851, behind first reaching America, the YMCA further spread its wings to Adelaide, Australia, on the back of the gold rush. From the mid 1930s to the premature 1960s, the YMCA was forced by sadness and world war to revert to the ingenious foundations of social and community concern. The emphasis was on youth work, youth clubs, physical development, leadership training, education and welfare. YMCA associations and branches can now be found all over the world. 1891 James Naismith invented basketball in an attempt to interest pupils in physical exercise during winter months. 1930 Juan Carlos Ceriani from the YMCA of Montevideo, Uruguay, invented the sport of futsal as a synthesis of three indoor sports, handball, basketball, and water polo. 2006 YMCA Bridge Project is established to aid young people transition from custody into the community. We work as part of a national movement of 30 YMCA Associations. The YMCA has come a long way since forming in 1840. To be piece of the YMCA, you no longer need to be young, male, or Christian! Rather, we are committed to providing opportunities f