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Y Whittlesea is proud to announce we are now QIP Safeguarding Accredited.This means independent assessors have reviewed ...
20/10/2026

Y Whittlesea is proud to announce we are now QIP Safeguarding Accredited.

This means independent assessors have reviewed how we keep children, young people, adults and families safe, and how we respond when something doesn’t feel right.

Accreditation recognises that we have:
- Safeguarding accountability at every level of the organisation
- Staff who know how to recognise, report and respond to concerns
- Systems designed to protect people and support them when it matters most
- A commitment to reflection and continual improvement

Safeguarding is non-negotiable at the Y. You’ll see it in everyday moments: how we listen, how we treat one another, and how easy we make it to speak up.

Thank you to every member of our team who makes safeguarding part of their day. It reflects a shared commitment to a safe, respectful and accountable environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Look for the QIP Safeguarding Accredited symbol at our centres and on our website.

Adventure for participants. A break for families. ⛺Our Inclusion Services at the Y respite camps are supported overnight...
16/10/2026

Adventure for participants. A break for families. ⛺

Our Inclusion Services at the Y respite camps are supported overnight stays for people with disability, held across Victoria. Participants build confidence, independence and friendships. Families and carers get time to rest and recharge.

Choose from:
✅Underage Camps (7 to 17 years)
✅Adult Camps (18 years and over)
✅Y Retreats (weekends away for all abilities)

Think high ropes, canoeing, archery, giant swings, campfire nights and plenty of fun. All meals, accessible venues, transport from Y Leisure City, Epping, and experienced Y support staff day and night are included.

Camps can be NDIS funded or self funded. Call 1300 699 622 to find out more. 💛

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Grounded. Centred. Present. 💙Throughout the day Y Community School our staff use short activities, usually around three ...
16/10/2026

Grounded. Centred. Present. 💙

Throughout the day Y Community School our staff use short activities, usually around three minutes, to help students settle.

🧍 Grounded: the body and the survival brain
💭 Centred: emotions
🎯 Present: attention back to thinking and the task at hand

Adolescence is a time of significant brain development, and it’s normal for a young person to be operating from feeling rather than reasoning. These activities help them move.

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This National Carers Week, we’re recognising the incredible contribution of carers and the importance of giving them the...
15/10/2026

This National Carers Week, we’re recognising the incredible contribution of carers and the importance of giving them the time, space and support they need to recharge. 💙

Our disability respite camps provide carers with a valuable break from their caring responsibilities, knowing their loved ones are supported, included and enjoying meaningful experiences of their own.

For participants, camp is an opportunity to build independence, try new things, develop skills, make friendships and work towards their individual goals in a fun and supportive environment.

With camps available for children aged 7 and up through to adults, across various locations in Victoria, every experience is planned around each participant’s individual needs, with families as partners every step of the way.

Because supporting carers is just as important as supporting the people they care for. This National Carers Week, we celebrate the difference carers make every day and the importance of ensuring they have opportunities to rest, recharge and feel supported. 💜

Head to Inclusion Services at the Y and read their latest blog!

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15/10/2026

We love what we do at the Y! 🧡

It’s National Nutrition Week (12 to 18 October), and we’re celebrating positive food experiences for children. 🍽️In our ...
13/10/2026

It’s National Nutrition Week (12 to 18 October), and we’re celebrating positive food experiences for children. 🍽️

In our Early Learning Centres, children get hands-on with cooking, explore new tastes and textures, and work alongside friends and educators. These moments help children feel proud, included and curious about food.

13/10/2026

It all starts here!

That's a wrap on this year's 'Inside Our Minds' series.Over the past week, seven courageous young people opened up about...
10/10/2026

That's a wrap on this year's 'Inside Our Minds' series.

Over the past week, seven courageous young people opened up about facing the future, and how the challenges and stresses they are experiencing today are shaping their hopes, fears, and anxieties about what lies ahead, ultimately impacting their mental health.

Thank you to each of them for their honesty and courage in sharing their stories. Conversations like these are exactly how we break down stigma and remind young people they're not alone.

A big thank you also to the team at Y WA, for creating such a safe space for these young people to share their stories!

If you are experiencing a personal crisis help is 24/7 support is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

09/10/2026

"I have to stop giving all my time living in 'What if?' I have to just live in 'Right now.'"

Hannah, 22, talks about the pressure of being in your 20s after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and how choosing to live in the "right now" has helped her get comfortable with not knowing what the future looks like.

You are not alone💙



Trigger warning: this series of videos discusses mental health. No one needs to face their problems alone. If you are experiencing a personal crisis, 24/7 support is available. Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Supporting the wellbeing of our youngest children 💛It’s Mental Health Month, and World Mental Health Day is on 10 Octobe...
09/10/2026

Supporting the wellbeing of our youngest children 💛

It’s Mental Health Month, and World Mental Health Day is on 10 October. At the Y, the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children is our highest priority.

Through our Y Wellbeing experience, children enjoy yoga, breathing exercises, music, wellbeing teddies and activities that build relationships. We also use the Zones of Regulation framework and the Kimochi program in our curriculum to support emotional regulation, so children can learn to understand and manage their feelings.

The more positive emotions children experience, the more resilient they can become.

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415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park
Melbourne, VIC
3082

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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9407 6200

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