South Australia


YMCA of South Australia Celebrates it's 160FIRST Birthday!

The YMCA of South Australia is this State’s FIRST community organisation. Established in 1850, they are also the FRIST YMCA in Australia, and the First YMCA established outside London where the YMCA was founded in 1844 by George Williams.  

The Y has been serving the South Australian and Australian community for 161 years and it is appropriate that it celebrates its 160FIRST birthday around the theme of ‘firsts’.

Y Day Options Program

Y Day Options is a day activities program for school leavers and young adults with a disability and minimal to low support needs. Y Day Options programs are made up of hands-on recreational, educational and life skills activities that teach skills for an active, healthy and inclusive life. If you would like to know more about the program or get involved with the great work Y Day Options do contact Paul Christie on 8200 2511.

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YMCA of South Australia Celebrates 161 years!
» Thursday, 19 January 2012
March 15th, 1851 marks the day “The Adelaide branch of the London YMCA” first opened its doors to assist in the welfare of young men, and other related social concerns.
YMCA to run Australia’s Premier Fitness Industry Conference
» Thursday, 12 January 2012
The YMCA managed Wellness and Fitness Industry Conference (WAFIC), Australia’s premier fitness industry conference, will be held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre in Western Australia on 18 and 19 February this year.
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