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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...

Jenna Oldaker is a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner and Visual Artist creating works under ‘Murrup Art’. ‘Murrup’ is the Wadawurrung word for spirit, which is fitting as Jenna’s art comes from her ancestors and their spirits.  Through her art, Jenna expresses her deep connection and love for her Aboriginal culture, country, and heritage. Every piece created by Jenna comes from her...

Since 2003, Y Services has been supporting the Y’s of Australia.  Over the last 20 years, our products, services and initiatives have delivered meaningful value for the Y and beyond the Y.  This sustained success is certainly something to celebrate. When Y Services Pty Ltd was founded (then known as YMCA e-Store), its primary mission was to provide the Movement...

Did you know that on any given night, over 9,500 young people are sleeping rough or without stable housing in Queensland? Many of these young people live out of small backpacks, choosing to keep mobile by jumping trains or couch surfing. To help support these vulnerable young people, Y Brisbane is launching a new pilot project called Hoodies to Help....

  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,...

 Allirra is a proud Wodi Wodi woman from Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community and grew up on Darkinjung country, the Central Coast. In this piece, she painted symbols of waterholes and pipis, which represent her and the South Coast. The colours chosen for the symbols, were inspired by the new service line colours at the Y. We are so happy to have...

On Monday September 5, Y ReBuild held their annual Corporate Golf Day at Huntingdale Golf Club. YMCA ReBuild is a social enterprise that supports young people involved in the justice system with a pathway to employment and reintegration back into the community. Focusing on reducing the rates of reoffending, ReBuild provides training, mentoring, employment and support to provide these young people...

Let's Unify the Y! Y Gear and the Y are proud to announce our new uniform range! Check out the visuals to see it in action! Whats New? New Service Line colours Eco friendly and sustainable fabrics A modern fit, look and feel. First Nations polo Eco biodegradable bags More options to suit all service lines and climates.