The Y is a not for profit organisation that aims to promote the health of BODY, MIND and SPIRIT.

At the moment, in the Greater Murray community the YMCA:

• Runs a breakfast program at local schools, giving children access to healthy and nutritious fuel for their learning

• Assists with the Moama Primary Schools Crossroads program working with children at risk of disengaging from school.

• Supports local junior sporting clubs

• Works with the Crossenvale Community in their Keep Active program; removing barriers to physical activity

• Assists in the delivery of health initiatives such as Know Your Numbers Blood Pressure testing and National Diabetes Week.

• Provides free child care to members, supporting healthy and happy families - Runs an annual camp at Camp Wyuna in Queenscliff for underprivileged children

• Has introduced a community gardening program that provides affordable gardening services, with half of the profits going towards developing youth initiatives and;

• Puts the spotlight on workplace health by conducting their own Workplace Wellness program in conjunction with Echuca Regional Health and offering similar programs to local businesses.

With 13 recreation facilities across the Campaspe, Murray and Deniliquin Shires, we are the largest provider of recreation programs and services in Northern Victoria and Southern New South Wales. These facilities include the Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre, Back 9 Golf Course, Echuca Sporting Complex, Moama Sporting Complex, Y Central Health & Fitness Studio, Deniliquin Swimming Complex and 7 seasonal outdoor pools across the Murray and Campaspe Shires.

The core values that guide our work are:

Caring   -   Honesty   -   Respect   -   Responsibility