Y Whittlesea News & Blogs
Latest news and information across our community
Why people choose to work at Y Whittlesea
What our 2025 Staff Engagement results tell us! At Y Whittlesea, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From early learning and youth programs to inclusion services, recreation, the way we show up for our community starts with how we support, trust and empower our staff. Our 2025 Staff Engagement Survey reinforces […]
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Keeping Every Child Safe: The Y’s National Call for Stronger Child Safety in Early Childhood Education and Care
“There can be nothing more important than the safety of all children in our care. “ Y Australia Policy Statement 2023 At the Y, child safety is our highest priority. Across Australia, thousands of families entrust their children to early learning centres, kindergartens and outside school hours care programs every day. We believe every child, […]
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How Y Community School prepares students for the future
At Y Community School, Epping, we believe education should be more than textbooks and exams. Our focus is on equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive beyond the classroom. From personalised learning to wellbeing support, every aspect of our program is designed to prepare students for life in the [...]
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What Safeguarding means for us at the Y
National Child Protection Week 2025: Shifting Conversations to Action at Y Whittlesea This week (7–13 September), Y Whittlesea proudly recognises National Child Protection Week (NCPW)—a time to shine a spotlight on building safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where every child feels valued and empowered to thrive. The theme for 2025, “Shifting Conversations to Action,” challenges […]
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Invigor8ing Education: Celebrating growth
For many young people, the traditional classroom setting doesn't always align with their learning styles or life experiences. Recognising this, The Y Whittlesea introduced Invigor8ing Education, a hands-on, semester-long program designed specifically for Year 8 students who are at risk of disengaging from school. This initiative offers a supportive environment where students can explore vocational [...]
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Celebrating Pride Month at the Y
Pride Month is a time to honour the lives, stories, and remarkable contributions of LGBTIQA+ individuals to Australia’s rich cultural, social, and economic landscape. At the Y, we celebrate Pride as more than a moment – it’s a movement. Across our community centres, gyms, schools, youth programs, and boardrooms, we’re committed to building a world [...]
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The Importance of Friendship and Belonging in Education
The teenage years are a time of enormous growth and discovery. Young people are learning more about who they are, what they care about, and how they fit into the world. While academic success is often front and centre during this stage, it’s equally important to focus on something less measurable but just as powerful: […]
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Top 5 Strategies to stand out in the Job hunt for your first role
Landing your first job can feel like trying to break into a secret club—everyone wants experience, but you need the job to get the experience. The good news? There are ways to stand out, even if you’re just starting out. Here are five powerful strategies that can help you rise above the crowd and land [...]
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Y Whittlesea’s journey to Net Zero: Reducing emissions for a greener future
At Y Whittlesea, we are committed to protecting and regenerating our planet. As part of our Vision 2030 strategy, we have set a bold goal: achieving Net Zero emissions by 2026 and net positive by 2028. Our journey towards this goal is well underway, and we are proud of the progress we’ve made in reducing [...]
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