At YMCA Victoria we want to see happier, healthier communities. For us, this means giving young people every opportunity to connect with their communities by bringing about positive change, either in themselves, or in others.
Youth Services facilitates programs designed to empower young people to engage with their communities and create meaningful social impact. Find out more about our impact.
Bridge Project
YMCA Bridge Project provides young offenders with a second chance - through education, training and employment.
Learn more about the Bridge Project's work involving:
- Work readiness programs
- Employment
- Social Inclusion
Or learn how you can get involved or support us by:
- Providing a job
- Attending the Bridge Project Breakfast
ReBuild
A registered social enterprise, YMCA ReBuild employs disadvantaged young people who have offended or who are at risk of offending.
ReBuild offers facility maintenance services including (but not limited to) landscaping, office fit outs, and painting and plastering.
Learn more about ReBuild's work including:
- Social Procurement
- ReBuild Workshop
You can listen to stories from ReBuild participants and immersive yourself in our program through the Time to ReBuild podcast.