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About the Y

The Y Whittlesea exists to strengthen the community within the City of Whittlesea, with over 45​0 staff across 10 locations in areas such as Aquatics, Health and Fitness, Sport & Recreation, Children’s Services, Disability Services and Youth Services.

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Mission, vision & values

At Y Whittlesea, our mission, vision and values are more than words - they are the heartbeat of everything we do. Together, we create a safe and inclusive space where everyone can thrive.

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Safeguarding Children & Young People

At Y Whittlesea we are committed to providing opportunities for all children and young people to grow in body, mind and spirit, and be protected from harm.

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PRIVACY STATEMENT

The YMCA acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals. The information that is being collected on this document is for the purposes of processing your membership or enrolment and financial institution payments if applicable. The YMCA, its authorised staff and contracted service providers such as financial institutions and Government agencies covered by law, may be recipients of this information. By joining or enrolling in a program at the local Centre you have also become a member of the YMCA.

You will receive communications from the YMCA from time to time to update you on items relating to your membership. The YMCA uses a range of mediums to communicate with its members including, but not exclusive to, direct mail, email, SMS and telephone. If sent by mail, communications are taken to be received on the day that they would be received in the ordinary course of post. If you do not wish to have your information contained in this document used or disclosed for this purpose the YMCA will be unable to process your membership or enrolment. You have the right to access and alter personal information protecting yourself in accordance with the Commonwealth Privacy Act (Amended 2001). The Privacy Policy is available on the YMCA Whittlesea website.

Three young children sitting on cushions with colorful face paint designs, including a tiger, Spiderman, and a unicorn.
A woman helps a young girl with a coloring activity at a classroom table, emphasizing focused learning in an early childhood educational setting.
A teacher and two young children engaging in a hands-on activity at a table in a bright, colorful classroom.
A teacher and two young children work together with LEGO bricks on a table in a classroom, focusing on creative building and learning activities.
Colorful classroom with wooden play furniture, a table set with toy cupcakes, and international flags hanging above. Bright, child-friendly learning environment with open-ended play areas.
Children performing a dragon dance indoors, holding a colorful dragon costume and smiling, with classroom decorations and a television in the background.
Children wearing green vests and hats walk in a line on a sunny sidewalk, led by an adult in an orange safety vest, surrounded by greenery.
Smiling young child sits on a play mat, reaching toward a floating yellow scarf as an adult encourages and interacts with them in a colorful indoor playroom.