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2020 The Year that was…
2020 was an interesting year to say the least. Here at the YMCA Bundaberg (BYMCA) we believe that the diversity of our organisation enabled us to navigate what was a challenging twelve months. With the onset of lockdowns imposed early in 2020, closure of fitness...
An introduction to 60 & Better Bundaberg
Our 60 & Better program encourages people aged 60 and above to participate in social, physical and mentally stimulating pursuits combined with a philosophy promoting healthy active ageing, companionship and cultural diversity. In short, it’s a fun way to get out...
The YMCA Childcare move has been a success!
Moving our childcare facilities to the Quinn St campus has been a huge success over the past year with spaces fully booked for 2021. Having the childcare located on the YMCA Bundaberg campus has given access to a variety of extra facilities for children to build their...
The latest news from Community Inclusion Services
– CIS Christmas Party Here at Community Inclusion Services (CIS) we ended 2020 with our Client Christmas party at Sailability, a local community based organisation in Bundaberg that enables people with disabilities regardless of age, gender or limitations to enjoy...
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Partnership
The FACE program at the YMCA Bundaberg has been so successful throughout 2020 that this year it has been expanded from 3 days per week to a full 5-day program. FACE is aimed at re-engaging with primary aged children who are disengaged from their schooling in a safe,...
Port Curtis Coral Coast (PCCC) Partnership
The YMCA Bundaberg (BYMCA) has developed a great partnership with the Port Curtis Coral Coast Trust Limited (PCCC) who represents the First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples and administers the First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng...
Y Awards 2020 | Program of Excellence Award
Congratulations to the Y Bundaberg for their Program of Excellence for Thursdays at the Y. Thursday's at the Y uses sport as a vehicle to create change with disengaged indigenous young people in the community. The Y facilitates the program with strong partnerships...
The Bundaberg Toy Library – one of our community’s quiet achievers.
Did you know that toys are such an integral part of growing up? Play is how children learn and making it fun is nature's way of ensuring children get lots and lots of practice. Even tiny babies play, practising moving their hands or sucking their toes which helps them...
What’s been happening at Y Fitness?
– Cleaning for COVID Our facilities, programs, and timetables are designed to make it easier for you to develop positive training habits for a healthier, happier you, no matter what your situation. During the past year we’ve made some major improvements to our...