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YMCA Community Impact Report 2019-2020 YMCA OF BRISBANE Y-CARE (SOUTH EAST QLD) INC. Changing lives since 1864 YMCA BRISBANE 107 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 p: (07) 3253 1700 e: brisbane@ymcabrisbane.org w: www.ymcabrisbane.org
TITLE HERE YMCA GROUP
YMCA BRISBANE GROUP
YMCA OF BRISBANE
Y-CARE (SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND) INC.
CAMPING HOUSING
• Camp Leslie Dam - Warwick • Melville Place - Nerang
• Camp North Pine - Whiteside • Nowell B. Taylor House - Nerang
• Camp Warrawee - Joyner • Residential Units - Southport
CHILD CARE OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC)
Early Education Centres • Albany Creek, Ashgrove, Bald Hills, Berrinba
• Acacia Ridge, Birtinya, Strathpine East, Boondall, Bray Park, Brighton, Camira,
Family Day Cares Currimundi, Dakabin, Darling Heights, Edens
• Brisbane, Gold Coast Landing, Enoggera, Flagstone, Grovely,
Helensvale, Hilder Road, Loganholme, Kedron,
Marsden, Merrimac, Mitchelton, Mt Gravatt,
COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENTRES Musgrave Hill, Norris Road, Park Ridge, Peak
Community Centres Crossing, Rainworth, Rochedale South,
• Springfield Lakes Sandgate, Seven Hills, Springfield Lakes, St
Pauls, Strathpine, The Gap, Upper Virginia,
Youth Spaces
Warrigal Road, Westside, Varsity College
• Acacia Ridge, North Lakes
A further three stand-alone vacation care
services offered programs at Bowen
EDUCATION Hills, Joyner and Victoria Point.
Accredited Education and Training
• Bowen Hills, Kingston SOCIAL IMPACT
Vocational Schools Disability Services
• Acacia Ridge, Ipswich, Kingston Junior,
Meals for the Homeless
Kingston Senior, North Lakes
Op Shops
• Upper Mt. Gravatt, Ipswich
FITNESS AND RECREATION
Aquatic Centre School-based Mentoring
• Acacia Ridge • Acacia Ridge, Ipswich, Kingston Junior,
Kingston Senior, North Lakes
Fitness, Recreation and Aquatics Centres
• QUT Gardens Point, QUT Kelvin Grove, Schools Breakfast Program
Victoria Point, Warwick • 116 locations across South East Queensland
Fitness and Recreation Centres Specialist Outside School Hours Care
• Bowen Hills, Jamboree Heights, • Aspley, Mitchelton
Victoria Point
Gymnastics Centres The Y also leases commercial property to
• Acacia Ridge, Bowen Hills, Caloundra, tenants in the Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley,
Jamboree Heights, Stafford, Victoria Point Norwell, Parkinson, Slacks Creek, Victoria Point
and Whiteside.
HOSPITALITY
• George Williams Hotel, Brisbane
• North Pine Country Park, Whiteside
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TITLE HERE BEHIND THE Y
Our History The group called itself the also began to develop across
Young Men’s Christian Western Europe, USA, Australia,
The Y has been working in local Association (YMCA). From its New Zealand and India.
communities across Australia inception, through to the early
since 1851 and in Brisbane 1900s, the focus was on the From the mid 1930s to the early
from 1864, providing children’s welfare of young men, and 1960s, the YMCA was forced by
services, recreation, camping, related social concerns. depression and world war to
youth services and community revert to the original foundations
initiatives, events, training and of social and community
accommodation.
The YMCA has been concern. The emphasis was on
working in local supporting the welfare of young
However, the humble men at war, youth clubs, physical
beginnings of the Y started a communities across development, leadership training
long way from home. The YMCA Australia since 1851 and education. Today, YMCA
was founded in 1844 during the associations and branches can
Industrial Revolution in England, and in Brisbane be found all over the world.
a time of great despair and from 1864.
poverty. George Williams, a The Y has come a long way since
Behind
drapery merchant, decided forming in 1844. To be part of the
that something had to be done. Together with the other YMCA today you don’t need to
He gathered a few friends founding members, George be young, male, or Christian!
to form a society that met Williams wasted no time in Today we are a vibrant, active
community organisation, seeking
the Y
regularly to support each other organising YMCA branches
and gain renewed strength in throughout England, Scotland to make a positive difference
body, mind and spirit. and Ireland. Over the next by providing each and every
ten years, YMCA Movements person with the opportunity to be
healthy, happy and connected.
Our Y Different brand.
Same organisation.
Our Mission
The YMCA works, from a base of Christian
values, to provide opportunities for all people to 2019 YMCA Rebrand
grow in body, mind and spirit. In 2019 YMCA Australia launched a new logo. For years we’ve been
referring to ourselves as ‘the Y’. Not just because it’s shorter to
say but because it’s more inclusive. And inclusivity, equality and
Our Values diversity is what we’re all about.
Honesty I Caring I Respect I Responsibility As the oldest and largest youth organisation in the world, times
have changed since the Young Men’s Christian Association was
founded. We stand behind all people regardless of age, gender,
Our Belief ethnicity or belief. Everyone should feel welcome and supported
at the Y.
We believe in the power of
Through this new logo, our commitment to
inspired young people.
young people is stronger than ever before.
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WELCOME WELCOME
Message from Message from
the President the CEO
This year has been a tale of two halves. Our expectations were
This has been a year unlike any other, one
that 2019-2020 financial year would see one of our largest ever
that has tested our resolve, our relevance
investments in community development projects.
and our viability.
Whilst we commenced two The effects of these closures of whom provided financial
This has been a year unlike revenue streams, we were The construction of another large construction projects have been pronounced and relief during the pandemic.
any other. One that has tested able to continue community Vocational School campus and the implementation impacted more than half of This support allowed our
our resolve, our relevance and activities and services, even with an embedded of a new Human Resource our staff, many of whom were Y to continue to provide
our viability while we have when some sectors of our community centre at Victoria Information System, the arrival stood down or de-rostered opportunities for people to
coped with the impacts of the operations were reduced, or Point activates some of our of the COVID-19 pandemic saw from their roles. Our Board connect and engage with
Coronavirus pandemic. even locked down. previously underutilised land more than half of our planned approved the establishment others, thereby helping to
and extends our impact to development spend postponed of a hardship fund to support maintain well-being in what
Thanks principally to the “I am delighted to say support young people. The or withdrawn. staff experiencing adversity could otherwise be an isolating
dedication of our staff and Victoria Point school campus
volunteers, as well as support that that we will pass shares the site with our existing The construction projects
or financial hardship and experience.
many others were assisted by
from our customers and this test and remain fitness and aquatic centre, that commenced early in the The impact of the pandemic
the Government’s JobKeeper
the Federal Government’s creating another valuable financial year included the was also felt by over 200
JobKeeper program, I am a strong and relevant community hub. Mango Hill Vocational School,
support payments.
different small businesses and
delighted to say that we will organisation for years Community Centre, Gymnastics I am extremely proud of the community groups who hire
pass this test and remain Through the funding support of Club and retail space way in which our staff teams or lease space or premises
a strong and relevant to come.” the Queensland Independent (incorporating our own op shop have responded during the from our Y, in order to operate
organisation for many years Schools Block Grant Authority, and hairdressing salon), and pandemic, working diligently programs and services for
to come. In a period where One of our goals is to positively and a robust business and also the Victoria Point School to ensure the safety and well- the public. Our Y was able to
a number of other not-for- impact the lives of young financial plan, both the Mango and embedded Community being of all of our customers in provide rent relief for many,
profits will sadly falter, this is people in need. Hill and Victoria Point projects Centre. Both of these facilities what have been very difficult thereby supporting them to
an outstanding result for the will be delivered and activated will open a little later than circumstances. maintain their services to the
Brisbane Y. Through the construction of a early in the next financial year. originally planned (early in the community.
new multi-purpose facility at Like other organisations, our
I record my appreciation to 2020-21 financial year) and will
Throughout this year, our YMCA Mango Hill on land purchased staff have embraced digital My thanks go to the Board for
my fellow board members, to deliver our sixth and seventh
has focused on its strategy of in 2018, significant growth and technology solutions, such as their support and direction
CEO Alan Bray and all of our vocational school campuses,
creating greater scale in key impact has been achieved in Zoom, to help teams at all levels and to all of our staff and
staff and volunteers, for their and our seventh gymnastics
areas, whilst maintaining a four key areas – Vocational remain connected. The use of volunteers who have
dedication and commitment club.
relatively diverse organisation. Schools, Community Centres, online meetings is certainly one supported our Y throughout
Although not specifically Op Shops and Gymnastics through significant adversity. The second half of the year was change that will continue well this turbulent period. Each
designed to help us deal with Clubs. Mango Hill is our first Thanks to the resilience and dominated by the COVID-19 beyond the tail of this current played an important role in us
a global pandemic such as multi-purpose building to ingenuity of staff (adapting pandemic, which had a pandemic. achieving lasting impact in the
COVID-19, our ‘Unbreakable’ incorporate such a diversity programs for online delivery) significant impact on our communities we serve.
model of operation was of YMCA programming under our Y remains well placed to operations and our staff. March I would like to acknowledge
designed to enable us to one roof. Synergies between fulfil its mission and to continue and thank our supporters
conquer challenges brought program areas are expected to grow its community impact
saw the forced closure of six
fitness centres, six gymnastic and funding bodies, including Alan Bray
about by major social and to help ensure a successful for many years to come. stadiums, five aquatic centres, Queensland University of
Technology, Brisbane City
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
economic disruption. By launch, in what is a rapidly three outdoor education OFFICER
having a diverse range of
strong operational and passive
growing community on
Brisbane’s north.
Daniel Cheverton camps, three community
centres, two op shops, one
Council, Southern Downs
Regional Council, Department
PRESIDENT country park and our entire of Education, Employment
Schools’ Breakfast Program. and Workplace Relations - all
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SNAPSHOT SNAPSHOT
Snapshot of your YMCA “My son goes to the
Moreton Bay campus
and has changed 100%
compared to how he was
In over 180 locations across South East Queensland, the Y offers a
in a mainstream school.
range of programs and services that promote the development Love it.”
of body, mind and spirit. Parent, YMCA
Vocational School
Working at YMCA Clem Jones Junior campus opened my (Moreton Bay Campus)
eyes to the need in the community for education providers
to reach some of our most vulnerable youth. Being directly
involved in helping young people gain confidence in
themselves - not just academically but as human beings
- and develop the skills needed to move ahead and be HEALTH AND
resilient in life was a magical experience for me. The thought
WELLBEING
that I could make a young person’s day better in some way
was all the motivation I needed to keep going back. 6 fitness clubs;
9,233 members; YOUTH PROGRAMS
Volunteer Mentor 471,222 visits. 53 mentors provided
11,110 hours of mentoring
59,832 participations in HOSPITALITY totalling
CHILD CARE our older adult exercise
programs. 17,224 guests 6,696 participations.
SERVICES stayed in our Hotel.
71,878 aquatic education 93 youth members
758 families attended debated 8 Youth Bills
235,973 sessions of care sessions. CAMPING
online over 3 days, all
in our early learning 6 gymnastics clubs. 3 camp sites hosting supported by
programs. 4,128 gymnasts; 9,295 campers, cooking 18 young volunteers.
More than 732,023 162,414 class participations; 60,877 camp meals and
817,047 participations
participations in Before SPRINGFIELD LAKES facilitating
641,558 free breakfast across all YMCA youth
School, After School and 40,676 adventure activity
COMMUNITY meals across 116 schools
participations.
programs.
Vacation Care. supporting 9,970 students.
CENTRE
4,680 participations in
Specialist OSHC from 87 3,500 events attracting
families. over 20,000 visitors.
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
445 students enrolled
across 5 YMCA Vocational
School campuses.
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TITLE HERE OUR IMPACT
YMCA
BRISBANE
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
PROGRAMS
AND INITIATIVES
Our
Impact
Making a real difference
through providing people with
a real opportunity to reach
their full potential.
* The names of our beneficiaries in the
following stories have been changed to
protect their privacy.
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OUR IMPACT OUR IMPACT
Supporting the Stanthorpe A Safe Place Vocational Pathways to
Fires Response to Call Your Support Reskilling
DAVID JORDAN
MANAGER – WIRAC
Own HANNAH NIXON
VOCATIONAL TRAINING COORDINATOR – YMCA SOCIAL IMPACT
IONA WYLLIE
Greg is a 61 year old client, who Greg applied himself
HOUSING MANAGER - YMCA
found himself unemployed enthusiastically to the training.
“A key aspect of
SOCIAL IMPACT
later in life and struggling to A popular student, he is being the Y’s training
The housing team supported a find someone to give him an supported not just by the
opportunity. Greg has a long trainer, but by other students
programs is
very grateful 85-year-old man
into one of the Y’s affordable held interest in working with as well. With all the support supporting
housing units in Nerang. Bobby, cars but, without a formal and encouragement he is
qualification, has not been receiving, Greg is confident of
students into
a victim of elder abuse from
his family, said that he had able to gain employment in successfully completing his meaningful work.”
been living with his sister for the the automotive industry. He qualification.
previous three years. instead turned to contract Greg’s new employers are
cleaning. A key aspect of the Y’s training very happy with his work and
During this time, he was programs is supporting are currently supporting him
frequently locked out of the Through the Skilling students into meaningful work. to complete his automotive
On Friday 6 September 2019 ensure those displaced were house, forcing him to sleep in Queenslanders for Work When an opportunity in a qualification. Furthermore,
a series of devastating fires safe and comfortable. On the his car. Bobby explained that program, the YMCA was able to contract cleaning organisation the owners of the cleaning
swept through the Stanthorpe Friday night, Camp Leslie Dam when allowed in the house, provide Greg the opportunity was identified, Greg was company also own a mobile
region of the Granite Belt. The filled every available space he could not eat, and had to to study a Certificate II in supported to apply and was mechanics business and hope
number and size of the fires (250 persons) and opened leave by 7am. His sister also Automotive Vocational successful in gaining a part- to support Greg to work in this
meant that a large percentage it’s kitchens to feed the sheer frequently accessed his bank Preparation, which he jumped time position in the profession area of the business, once he
of communities were number of evacuees. As part account. at. Despite struggling with low in which he had previously has completed his studies.
evacuated by emergency of the Council’s response, levels of literacy and numeracy, worked.
services, some well into the paramedics and police were
night. posted at the camp across “The team were very
the weekend to monitor happy to be able to
Many of those evacuated stress levels, treat any injuries
were directed to evacuation and deal with any wellbeing support Bobby and
centres in Warwick, including concerns.
the Warwick Indoor Recreation give him a safe and
and Aquatics Centre (WIRAC) WIRAC was opened at secure home.”
and Camp Leslie Dam. Both 3am Sunday morning to
facilities are managed by our accommodate the overflow Bobby stated that whilst he is
YMCA. numbers that the camp fit and healthy, he felt lost and
could not hold. As is often wanted to have some purpose;
The need to open Camp Leslie seen in times of disaster, the
and WIRAC as evacuation ultimately, he wanted a place
community’s response was of his own. The team were very
centres was only identified swift and generous.
as part of the fire response happy to be able to support
on Friday evening. The The local Lions Club and Bobby and give him a safe and
unexpected nature and speed Domino’s Pizza store provided secure home.
of the fires meant Council was the bulk of the catering for Bobby was over the moon and
required to put into action a those staying in the evacuation could not believe he had a
rapid response. Both YMCA centres. Donations of water place of his own that he never
sites reacted quickly and came from many local had to leave.
efficiently making available organisations and families.
space and resources to
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OUR IMPACT OUR IMPACT
OSHC’s Bush Fire Response
LIAM DYER
MANAGER – OSHC
We were all moved by the devastation of the bushfires last summer.
YMCA OSHC used the events to give the children an insight into how
heroic the firefighters are and how they are helping the people,
homes and wildlife of Australia.
A few examples of how the children responded are shared here.
• The children at Strathpine OSHC made a donation to adopt a koala, thereby providing funds to
support their care and rehabilitation. The children also collected and donated medical supplies.
• YMCA Rochedale South OSHC children created special survival kits for the brave firefighters who
worked tirelessly to save our country.
• The children at Seven Hills OSHC sewed bat wraps for the bats affected by the bushfires. Others
wrote letters of support and appreciation to the animal handlers for helping out during the fires.
• The YMCA Helensvale OSHC community fundraised at their Christmas concert, giving all proceeds
to the bushfire appeal.
Tackling Inclusive Fitness Responding to
Youth Crime Program Delivers COVID-19
JILL ROUSSETY Improved Quality CHRIS RICHARDS
COORDINATOR - THE RIDGE
of Life
COORDINATOR - THE SPACE
Responding to COVID-19, the Acacia Ridge
The Space team developed a Centre ramped up the provision of food
new program to help reduce ADRIEN FITZPATRICK relief. Many of the community members in
youth crime around the North the local area are from non-English speaking
MANAGER, VICTORIA POINT FITNESS AND
Lakes area. The program ran backgrounds, lost employment and
AQUATIC CENTRE)
for six weeks and included cannot access any benefits or emergency
community outreach activities Seeking a more flexible program under the payments.
throughout Westfield shopping National Disability Insurance Scheme, Alice
centre, the operation of a sought out the support of the Y’s fitness team Working with companies such as Second
drop-in cafe space as well at Victoria Point. Bite, The Ridge team worked together with
as structured activities and local community leaders to distribute food to
workshops. The team worked with Alice and her friends those struggling to stay afloat. School staff
to develop a tailored exercise program that is also took advantage of this opportunity to
The program also engaged informed and controlled by the participants provide parcels for school families who were
third party creative and themselves. Once Alice and her friends have in need.
recreation providers, offered the program exactly how they like it, they will
leadership initiatives and even be releasing it for the greater community to Food hampers were also distributed to the
undertook youth consultations. access. vulnerable through our network of OSHC
and School Breakfast Program schools, our
The pilot program proved a Alice’s mum is full of praise for the team at Kingston schools, Acacia Ridge Child Care
great success, with businesses the Y and is extremely grateful to see her Centre and the Springfield Lakes Community
noticing a reduction in theft daughter and her friends living such a rich Centre.
and vandalism. and productive life.
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VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS TITLE HERE
YMCA Vocational Schools
– Journey to Employment
Flourishing in a safe space
MARIA HENKEL
WELLBEING COUNSELLOR - IPSWICH CAMPUS
When I first met Grace it was for one term, with weekly Grace expressed multiple times
her first day at school. It quickly counselling sessions and feeling safe and supported
became clear she was going daily check-ins. We identified by the Y and for the first time,
through a challenging time. strategies collaboratively and actually cared about doing
Anxiety brought self-doubt, fear, Grace took ownership of her assessments at the end of
confusion, self-consciousness treatment and process of term 3. This speaks to the work
and sadness. change. of all staff members at the
Ipswich Campus, especially
They were all surrounding her teacher and youth worker,
Grace, as a constant reminder “Grace’s ability to trust Morgan and Mon.
of the challenging times she
had experienced earlier in life.
and be open amazed Grace has now decided to
The thought of being able to me and things started transition back to mainstream
control such emotions was school. She is feeling
overwhelming and some to change.” empowered and wants to
unhelpful habits had been prove to herself and to others
formed in attempts to self- Grace’s ability to trust and be that she can graduate Year 12.
regulate. open amazed me and things
started to change. Unhelpful
Nevertheless, Grace’s resilience emotions are still coming
caught my attention and the around (as they do), yet they no
potential I saw was immense. longer have the power to take
We worked closely together over and risky behaviours are
no longer prevalent.
Some words from Grace...
“My experience at YMCA was a rocky start. I had the worst first day. I was crying, shaking and
couldn’t breathe most of the day. I was at YMCA for a Term. This is not much, but I definitely
grew as a person. Now I’m going back in mainstream to prove people wrong and prove that
I can make it even when I’m at my lowest point. I’m trying to be a role model for some people
now. I’ve been working with staff members to get better at communication and now I can
easily compliment people and brighten their day. Maria was a massive help in getting me to
this point that I can actually believe in myself. I’ve never been this happy to be at school or be
myself. Thank you sooo much for all your help.
- Grace
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VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOLS BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Hotel Offers Alleviating Hunger to Help
Relief for Promote Learning
Homeless CATHERINE HANNELL
MANAGER – SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM
MICHELLE STANTON The YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program, established in 2006, now
MANAGER, operates in over 115 schools across South East Queensland. The
GEORGE WILLIAMS HOTEL program currently provides more than 70,000 free breakfasts
per month to Aussie school kids, regardless of their personal
Tammy was homeless during situations.
the COVID-19 pandemic with
no clean, stable place to
live. She was suffering from
‘Adopt a School’ Sponsorship Grows
alcohol addiction, previous Representatives from eight businesses attended a function in “Before the Program we’ve
trauma and custody-loss support of the YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program. Students from
of her children - and had
had a few students who
YMCA Vocational School (Certificate in Hospitality) showcased
nowhere to go during these their talents by cooking a continental breakfast for guests at the were always late for class
challenging times. inaugural event. in the morning, never had
With the help of Government We know that hunger severely impinges a student’s ability
breakfast at home, walked
funding, YMCA’s George to focus and learn. Hungry children have a lower chance of into the school grounds
Williams Hotel provided succeeding in school and connecting socially. Yet three students with their head down,
free accommodation for in every Australian classroom arrive at school hungry. angry faces and would hit,
Outside School Hours
Tammy and others facing
homelessness during the Business breakfast attendees heard that the YMCA Schools’ kick and yell at whatever
pandemic. Guests were Breakfast Program improves academic performance, classroom came across their path.
Care Grows! welcome to stay for months
and got to experience stability,
behaviour, school connection and student decision-making
ability. Now they walk into the
safety and a supportive school gate before the bell
LIAM DYER Breakfast co-hosts, Hammond & Neale and Milanovic Neale
environment from hotel staff.
MANAGER – OSHC Consulting Engineers, have had a long association with the so they are on time for the
During this time, the structure YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program. Hammond & Neale Project commencement of school,
YMCA Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) had another and staff engagement Manager, Steph Segrave, spoke about how organisations can
successful year providing fun, engaging and meaningful meet corporate social responsibility goals by joining the ‘Adopt a
their heads are held high,
provided by George Williams
before school care, after school care and holiday care to Hotel gave Tammy the School’ program to support children who come to school hungry. greet the volunteers with
school children across South East Queensland. backing she needed to the hugest smiles on their
“I really do think there is a great gain for companies to be part of
Recognised as a trusted provider in OSHC care, The Y again improve her situation. faces plus use the sweetest
sponsoring the YMCA’s Schools’ Breakfast Program. Beyond the
managed to grow this financial year, expanding to 39 services With months of having a dollars that you donate, there is definitely a lot to be gained from manners you have ever
in our region. We welcomed new services in Merrimac, Hilder company teamwork and staff appreciating that their company
safe place to live and non- heard. They are happy to
Road, Peak Cross and Loganholme. judgemental staff to talk to, is really trying to make a difference and have an impact on the
come to school now, eat
Tammy turned her life around community where it is needed most.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, YMCA OSHC became an and sit with friends, relax
essential service to many families, who required care for their and stopped drinking, is
The YMCA now has seven ‘Adopt a School’ business sponsors. and chat, have a great
children in order to continue working at places like hospitals, seeing her children and found
supermarkets, doctors clinics and other businesses supporting permanent accommodation. start to their day, every
our economy.
Because of Government funding, YMCA OSHC was able to
Many others say this
accommodation turned
641,558 free breakfast meals school day.”
offer free child care during the pandemic, providing much
needed relief to many of our families. Despite challenges
their life around, and in some
cases, saved their life.
across 116 schools - Teacher
Participating School
faced by COVID-19, our OSHC service is in a strong position to supporting 9,970 students
continue to grow and thrive.
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Op Shop
YMCA September saw the opening of
our second op shop, this time in
a temporary location in Ipswich
BITES
where a former chapel was
renovated to offer affordable
goods, recycle, give purpose to
volunteers and help train young
people in retail.
Taking advantage of our new
Vocational School site, the op
shop provides us with a profile
in Ipswich, while we look for a
Excellence in Social Impact permanent home.
Measurement Award
Under the leadership of Rebecca Duell and previously Ben
Tumbling into Reconciliation
Simpson, our impact measurement team won the 2019 Social
Impact Measurement Network of Australia (SIMNA) Awards Gymnastics Action Plan
for Excellence in Social Impact Measurement for the Impact
Measurement Methodology program used throughout our
WINNER On the 9 February, five of our gymnastics clubs Throughout the year, the inaugural
organisation. simultaneously held an open day, providing the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group
community the opportunity to experience the developed a RAP for the Y that clearly states
The SIMNA Awards celebrate Australian organisations, social enterprises, businesses, and impact benefits of gymnastics first hand. how we at the Y will actively work towards
inventors that undertake or support social impact measurement. In winning this award, our Y has reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
been recognised for the design and implementation of a highly-effective ‘Impact Measurement With a focus on participation, the YMCA Islander People.
Methodology’ program. gymnastics team created smiles on faces of
the young and those trying to re-live Following board approval, the plan will be
Central to our Impact Measurement program is the development of Monitoring, Evaluation and their youth! submitted to Reconciliation Australia for
Learning frameworks to evaluate the organisation’s Social Impact programs. endorsement.
Amplify
In January, The Ridge
Community Centre received a
$441,000 grant from the State
Government to run Amplify, a
six-month traineeship program
focussed on developing
new skill sets that create
employment pathways.
The trainees have been
busy running a coffee cart,
developing an online clothing
business and creating co-
working collaboration spaces.
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YMCA 175 Students at The
In August, the global YMCA
movement celebrated 175 years
Switch Engaging
of service to the community.
Two staff and two board
their Community
members attended the Students from the Ipswich Campus of the YMCA’s
YMCA175 event in London, Vocational School had a significant impact
where Tom Stephenson during a visit to meet residents of a local aged
gave a memorable speech, care facility. Kerry, a staff member from the aged
challenging the global YMCA care facility, had the following to say.
movement with the question,
‘why aren’t more young people “What a great morning. Our residents are still
on our boards?’ talking about the interaction they had with the
students today and commented about how
Tom is the youngest Treasurer polite and respectful they all were. They loved the
in the entire YMCA global games that they played with the students in the
movement, becoming Treasurer hall and I could see how much fun both parties
for YMCA Australia at 28. Tom were having. I hope we can follow up with regular
became a board member for visits from the group as I feel it is a wonderful age
YMCA Brisbane at 24. group for our residents as well.”
Service to Gymnastics Award Named A Place Around
after Trevor Dowdell the Campfire for
Everyone
Gymnastics Queensland has honoured our very own Trevor Dowdell for his 50+ years of service to
the sport of gymnastics, by naming an annual Regional Service Award after him. Trevor played a
large role in starting gymnastics in various regions throughout Queensland and he continues to
support their development and growth. YMCA Camping provides school students with
Trevor has been integral in our YMCA opening, as well as operating YMCA Caloundra Gymnastics
memories that last a lifetime – and we believe
all students should have access to meaningful
Gymnastics Turned
Club and continues to support and mentor our young coaches. experiences regardless of their financial
situation. Upside Down
To ensure no young person misses out on When our gymnastics centres were forced
Inclusion Award adventure, YMCA Camping provided school
groups with one free place for every 20 children
to close due to the COVID-19 lockdown, our
dedicated teams demonstrated true YMCA spirit.
for Growing Trophy that attend a YMCA camp. This year, dozens
of children have been sponsored by the Y to In order to keep young gymnasts engaged
with the sport and staying active at home, our
attend school camps across Camp Warrawee,
Cabinet Camp Leslie Dam and Camp North Pine. Stafford, Jamboree Heights and Acacia Ridge
centres introduced online Zoom gymnastics
classes, free of charge to families.
The YMCA-managed Warwick Indoor Recreation
and Aquatic Centre (WIRAC) won the Australian Along with our other gymnastics centres, they
Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association created an online community for families
(ASCTA) National Excellence Award 2019 for to demonstrate their progress, stay in touch
Inclusion. Manager Karen Peters received the and continue practising at home in a safe
award on behalf of the WIRAC team. environment.
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With construction delayed
slightly by COVID-19, the new Purpose-Built School in
PROJECT
Vocational School Campus
with embedded community
centre will open to students Parkinson
in August 2020. A soft launch
of the Campus with limited In December 2019, the YMCA purchased a property in Parkinson,
DEVELOPMENTS
student numbers at the which will be activated in two stages. Stage one will see
YMCA’s adjacent Fitness and the creation of a social enterprise hub featuring an op shop
Recreation centre means that distribution centre, cafe and climbing facility.
the transition will be simplified. It is our hope that the School and Community VET students will
The centre will operate in a gain experience in each of these social enterprises. Stage one
similar fashion to its Acacia will also engage the community through the use of a large hall
Ridge counterpart, with the and dance studio and the lease of the top two floors to the Spot
school operating throughout Academy (Special Assistance School).
the day and the community Stage two will see the Y replace the Spot Academy in 2023
centre activated after school, and operate a YMCA Vocational School Campus on the top
on weekends and during
Our Third
two floors. This stage will also see the operation of a recording
school holidays. studio social enterprise.
Social
Housing New Multipurpose
Complex to Facility to Land
Commence in Mango Hill
Construction With a design new to our YMCA, the Mango Hill
facility under construction will include a junior
secondary school campus with embedded
A recipient of $5.3M in funding from the Queensland Government, our Y will commence construction community centre, a gymnastics facility, social
of its third affordable housing complex in Slacks Creek in late 2020. enterprise space for an op shop, hairdressing
salon and retail space to lease to tenants.
The project is a fantastic re-purposing of the land we have owned for a number of years and
will build on the success of our two housing complexes in Nerang on the Gold Coast. We expect The staged opening will commence with the
tenants to be moving into the new complex of 18 units from December 2021. school in July 2020.
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Safeguarding
Children and
Young People
We believe in the power of inspired young people. For children
and young people to be inspired, they must feel safe and be safe.
The safety and protection of children and
young people is paramount.
The YMCA is very proud to have achieved accreditation and re-accreditation as a child safe
organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation, following independent
and comprehensive reviews of our organisational policies, procedures and
practices.
The program is a unique voluntary accreditation scheme for organisations who
have a duty of care to children and young people whilst delivering a service
or activity to them and/or their families. The program systematically builds the
capacity of organisations to keep children and young people safe from abuse.
Our Safeguarding Framework
The YMCA has a culture of awareness and vigilance supported by:
• Staff and volunteer screening, training and code of conduct
• Clear documented policies and procedures
• Incident reporting, management and analysis
• A focus on staff and volunteers documenting any concerns
they may have
• A culture of ‘if you see something, hear something or feel
something … tell someone’
• A consideration of facility design
Please join us in speaking out and taking action to ensure all children and young
people are supported to grow up free from harm.
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YMCA of Brisbane Thank You
Board of Directors The YMCA wishes to acknowledge and thank all of
our supporters and donors who have contributed to
the community impact achieved by our Y over the
Y-Care (South East QLD) Inc. Management Committee last 12 months.
SUPPORTERS QK Technologies DONORS
Access EAP Queensland Mental Health Adsett, Gary
Aspley Caring Through Service Commission Aisthorpe, Tony
Australian Agricultural Chemicals Queensland University of Aspley Care Through Service
Pty Ltd Technology Australian Agricultural Chemicals Pty Ltd
Australian Childhood Foundation Ridgemill Project Management Barr-Thomson, Jane
Bedford Built SBP Australia Bray, Alan
Black and White Cabs Smart Fleet Calvin, Audley
Coles Distribution Centre – Forest Strategix Canavan, Chris
Daniel Cheverton Heather Allan Jenny Chaston Richard Edwards Lake University of Queensland Clem Jones Foundation
PRESIDENT Nov. 2019-June 2020 Board Member Board Member Coles Supermarket - Woodridge Urban Strategies Dyer, Desmond
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Watmek Services Ganley, Trevor
Complete Janitorial Supplies YMCA Stafford Gymnastics Centre Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd
Computer One Hammond and Neale
CSO Australia
FUNDING BODIES Hughes, Matt
Cummins Asia Pacific CommBank Foundation - Imber, Darren
De Luca Corporation Community Grant Jennings, Robert
Electrical Services Brisbane Independent Schools Queensland Johnson, Shane
Flight Centre Queensland Government Kelly, James
Foodbank Queensland - Department of Child Safety, King, Chantal
Geoff Neilsen Youth and Women Maiken Pty Ltd
George Weston Foods - Department of Communities, Management Options Pty Ltd
Joe Goodall Ross Mason Mark Mugnaioni Toolah Olsen George Williams Hotel Disability Services and Seniors McGregor, Lachlan
Board Member Board Member July 2019-Aug. 2019 Board Member Griffith University - Department of Education, Milanovic Neale Consulting Engineers
GOA Billboards Employment and Workplace Murphy, Sean
Lions Club of Brisbane Camp Hill – Relations Park Avenue Facilities Management
Carindale - Department of Sport, Pett, Simon
Lions Club of Brisbane Macgregor Recreation and the Arts Sharry, Scott
Mackays Marketing - Gambling Community Benefit Southside Bingo Inc.
Milanovic Neale Consulting Fund Southside Community Group
Engineers Queensland Independent Schools Southside Sport and Community Club
MODE Design Block Grant Authority Townsend, Dell
Novofit Woolf, Meg
SUPPORTING COUNCILS
Oji Fibre Solutions Food Service Wysoczanski Jnr, Tony
Packaging Brisbane City Council YMCA Australia
Park Avenue Facilities Moreton Bay Regional Council YMCA Brisbane
Amelia Shaw Tom Stephenson Ian Smylie Management Southern Downs Regional Council
Board Member Board Member Board Member P & C’s Queensland Sunshine Coast Regional Council
The YMCA wishes to thank the many staff who support the Strong Kids Campaign
by regular donations through payroll.
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