YMCA Canberra Space Squad was established in 2016 and is Australia’s only residential holiday program for children in Years 6-9 who love space! The program was designed to act as “The Spark” that inspires attendees to pursue further education and careers in STEM and space-related fields. During the recent April school holidays, 41 young people […]

The YMCA Canberra Half Marathon continues to be a popular half marathon for the local running community with the 50th race being held this year tracing the shore of Lake Burley Griffin in the heart of Canberra.  While the focus was on the running of the 50th YMCA Canberra Half Marathon on Sunday, 26 May, […]

At a gala event held in March at the beautiful Cataract Gorge near Launceston, Tasmania, YMCA Canberra Leumeah Lodge was awarded a Bronze in the Standard Accommodation category of the 2018 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. This is very first time a YMCA Canberra business has achieved this level of acknowledgement of a national tourism award […]

Bush Capital Lodge is Canberra’s Group Accommodation Specialist, catering exclusively to groups, offering a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. School excursions, sporting groups, corporate events; groups of up to 230 people can be comfortably accommodated in our two lodges (Banksia Lodge and Wattle Lodge). Set in a tranquil bushland setting on O’Connor Ridge, with quick […]

YMCA Canberra Sailing Club have ended their 2018-19 season on a high note as the recipients of the ACT Government Sport and Recreation 2019 Capital Assistance Program Grant.  In February, at the Grant announcement, the club was represented by Rear Commodore of Marine, Eric Hines, and the Executive Manager – Health, Fitness and Recreation, Adam […]

The YMCA Canberra Paddle Hub has sparked a new relationship this past year with the CREATE Foundation. The CREATE Foundation is a not-for-profit that represents the voices of children and young people with an out-of-home care experience.  They run programs and services across all Australian states and territories for children and young people in foster […]

YMCA Canberra Chifley Health and Wellness Centre is not like any other gym in Canberra, nor are its members.  An inclusive gym that provides support and connects our community through a common interest in physical activity, many of the members join our gym to address chronic health issues or engage in rehabilitation services.  One of […]