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Artwork by Paige (she/her), 16 WA Each year, NAIDOC Week invites us to honour the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, 50 Years Deadly, celebrates five decades of strength, pride, resilience and resistance. It is a reminder of the generations of Elders, leaders, families and communities who have carried culture forward — and...

Bringing this year’s Mardi Gras theme “Constellations of Us" to life, one design at a time.   Working from the original concept provided, our team developed artwork options that captured the outer space theme, from layered galaxy-inspired graphics to light beam elements that added movement and energy to the final design. We also guided garment colour selection and print sizing...

  After months of consultation and planning, we’re thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA) to correctly upcycle our old uniform.TRA’s mission is to keep apparel and other textiles out of landfill, whilst investing in circular solutions for the textile industry. Since inception, TRA have saved 665,535kgs of unwanted textiles from landfill!By partnering with TRA,...

A collaborative, community-focused retail model is delivering real results, with sales up 75% across participating centres and profits reinvested back into local impact. Our retail project has delivered outstanding early success, with sales increasing by an impressive 75% across participating centres. This growth reflects a collaborative approach, strong engagement with centre teams, and a commitment to delivering retail ranges that...

When it comes to outdoor gear, choosing the right garment for the conditions makes all the difference, especially when you’re out on the water.  For the Y Canberra Sailing Club, we worked to select a jacket that could handle cool, windy weather while still allowing the participants to move freely. The final choice: a water-repellent soft-shell jacket with a thick...

At Y Gear, some of our favourite projects are the ones that mean something special to the people who wear them. Recently, we worked with Y Whittlesea and the Y Community School to create personalised student hoodies, each with an individual name on the back in a classic college-style font. To make sure every hoodie looked just right, our designer scaled...

The team at YMCA Queensland came to us with a creative idea for their gymnastics tees, and we worked closely together to turn it into a final product that the whole team could be proud of. Here’s how it all came together: Creative Concepts - The YMCA Brisbane team shared their original t-shirt designs, with ideas tailored for both younger and older...

At Y Gear, we reinvest all surpluses back into the Y, supporting young people to lead, create, and shape a better future. We’re proud to be part of something bigger. This International Youth Day, we're celebrating the incredible projects we’ve supported this year that reflect our deep commitment to youth voice, creativity, and leadership.  👕 WhyNot x Y Design NAIDOC...

East Gymnastics leads a bold new merch movement Back in August 2024, East Gymnastics, part of the Y NSW family, reached out with a clear goal: to modernise their apparel and create stylish, on-trend pieces that young gymnasts would be proud to wear - both in and out of the gym. Led by Senior Coach and Merchandise Lead Joanne Power...

This year’s Y NAIDOC Week T-shirt design, created by Stephen Landers, is a powerful tribute to the 2025 theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” Through bold colours and flowing digital patterns, Stephen brings to life a story of identity, connection, and community - one deeply rooted in his own journey. Stephen has worked in Outside School Hours Care...

This March, Y NSW turned up the energy for Promote the Y Fridays – Basketball Edition! From our early learning centres to our community sites, staff across the state showed their Y pride in true team spirit. We were thrilled to see so many rocking our 1891 Basketball Tees, a nod to the game’s roots and the Y’s iconic place...

Submit Your Design for NAIDOC Week 2025 Are you a young creative ready to share your strength, vision, and legacy through art?   To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025, Y Gear and the Y Design Program have partnered with WhyNot to invite young people across Australia to enter our annual Design Competition, inspired by this year’s powerful theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision...

Bringing the spirit of Sydney Mardi Gras to life, one stitch at a time! From concept to creation, our team carefully crafted this collection to celebrate self-expression and pride, because what you wear should be as bold and unique as you are! Here’s a look at how we brought this collection to life. Design Consultation – We began by working closely...

Lifeguards do more than just watch over the water, they are the unsung heroes of our communities, ensuring safety, providing vital water education, and creating welcoming spaces for all. Their dedication is especially vital in remote areas, where access to swimming facilities can be life-changing. A special shoutout goes to the lifeguards of the Remote Pools Project at Y Northern...

Dixon Patten (Bitja) is a proud Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Dhudhuroa man with bloodlines from Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, Djab Wurrung, Wiradjuri,Yuin, Wodi Wodi, Wolgal, Monaro. As an artist, designer, mentor, influencer and a strong community advocate, Dixons artistic practice is informed through a strong cultural value that his family and community have imprinted into his mind, heart, and spirit....

We are thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated design from our Y Design Competition winner, Levi Storm!  The Y Design competition is an opportunity for us to champion the young creative minds we have around us, by giving them an opportunity to share their creative talents with us, and our audience! We were blown away by the submissions that we received,...

On December 21, 1891, in a YMCA gymnasium, Naismith's class witnessed the inaugural basketball game. The success was immediate, and the game quickly gained popularity.

At Y Services, we believe that every choice we make as consumers has an impact on the world around us. This belief has been the driving force behind our commitment to sustainability, and we're proud to say that it's your choices as our customers that have made a significant difference. In a world where environmental concerns are increasingly pressing, choosing...