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Establishment
of the YMCA
The Young Men's
Christian Association was established in Australia in 1850 with the
YMCA of Brisbane chartered in 1864.
Membership in Queensland
There are
990,500 annual attendances of YMCA centres in Queensland.
Aims
and Purposes
The YMCA of
Brisbane works, from a base of Christian values, to provide
opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit.
The YMCA of
Brisbane is guided to achieve their Mission by the following
Christian values:
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The dignity
and intrinsic worth of all people regardless of age, gender,
ethnicity or belief. The whole person, consisting of a body, mind
and a spirit each of which is of equal importance.
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Healthy
communities based on relationships between people which are
characterised by love, understanding, mutual respect and a sense
of belonging.
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Equality of
opportunity and justice for all people.
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The diversity
of people, communities and nations.
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Acceptance of
personal responsibility.
Main
Activities
Community
service programs are catered for at fifteen establishments
throughout Brisbane by way of recreation programs, camping, outdoor
education, early childhood education, long day child care, family
day care, outside school hours care, vacation care, youth
development, sporting programs, training (national and
international) and health and fitness activities.
Contact Details
Mr
Ross Melville, Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 13386
George Street Post Shop Brisbane Qld 4003
Telephone: (07)
3308 0707
Facsimile: (07)
3308 0711
Email:
brisbane@ymca.org.au
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