Council awards youth services contract to The Y NSW
Image: Youth Program Coordinator Cathy Guion (The Y NSW) & Mayor Chris Hanna
The Y NSW will deliver an exciting calendar of after-school and school holiday activities in Bombala, Cooma and Jindabyne from spring 2025, following a Council decision to award the $50,000 youth services contract to the renowned not-for-profit formerly known as the YMCA.
Highlights of The Y's proposal
Bombala
- Three after-school activities per term
- Five school holiday activities per year
Cooma
- Fifteen after-school activities per term
- Nine school holiday activities per year
Jindabyne
- Six after-school activities per term
- Nine school holiday activities per year
'We were really impressed with The Y's proposal,' said Mayor Chris Hanna.
'This program will bring more choice and expanded access to youth activities to the Snowy Monaro's major centres, with the inclusive range of activities on offer covering everything from sports and outdoor excursions to arts and technology.'
'The team at The Y have a clear plan to work with our community and make this new program a success, delivering real benefits for local young people,' said Mayor Hanna.
Staff from The Y will hold youth consultation forums in Bombala and Jindabyne in the coming months. These forums will ensure that the activities offered will meet the needs of the youth community in each town.
Local schools, community organisations and youth groups across the region will be invited to work with The Y to promote participation in the program. Advertising and promotion for the calendar of events will run across local schools, community newsletters, events and on social media.
