North Melbourne Community Centre

27/08/2026

💜 Today is Wear It Purple Day! 💜

At the Y, we’re proud to stand with LGBTQIA+ young people, creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

This year’s theme is "Colours of Courage" which celebrates the many different forms of courage shown by LGBTQIA+SB young people, allies and communities every day.

Courage can look like speaking up, standing out and creating change. It can also take quieter forms of bravery, likecoming out, asking for support, standing beside someone, or choosing pride and hope in spaces where being yourself does not always feel easy.

Help us create a world where every young person feels seen, valued, and supported.

27/08/2026

🚨 Website Update

Please be aware that we are currently experiencing an outage affecting our website.
Our team is actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while we restore service. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

26/08/2026

Women's Health Week is back!💙

From 7-13 September, we're celebrating women's health, wellbeing and connection with a range of activities designed to help you prioritise yourself.

Whether you're looking to move more, learn something new or connect with your community, there's something for everyone.

Take this opportunity to put your wellbeing first and join us for a week dedicated to supporting women's health. Swipe to check out what's on offer!

🔗 Find out more and get involved: https://nmcc.ymca.org.au/blogs/2026/08/24/com-womens-health-week

25/07/2026

World Drowning Prevention Day – 25 July 💙

Drowning is preventable, and everyone has a role to play. This World Drowning Prevention Day
(25 July), we are proud to support the global movement to prevent drowning through education,
supervision and water safety.

We encourage our community to learn water safety skills, enrol in swimming lessons, supervise
children around water and learn CPR.

Together, we can help turn the tide on drowning. 💦

07/07/2026

Could the 2026 Victorian Father of the Year be part of our community? Nominations are now open. ✨

Nominations for the 2026 Victorian Father of the Year are NOW OPEN!

Who are the role models in your community?

The YMCA Victorian Father of the Year Award, recognises individuals making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people through leadership, mentorship and care.

Everyday people whose contributions often go unseen, but create lasting impact.

The winner receives $10,000 in funding for their cause in uplifting young people and communities.

👉 Nominate someone today https://bit.ly/3QL4gqF

Guiding Growing Minds

03/07/2026

Last week, we were proud to welcome Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria to Carlton Baths for an access and inclusion workshop with our Active Melbourne managers. 🙌

Through real-life perspectives from people with physical disabilities, the session highlighted the vital role recreation plays in supporting health, wellbeing and social connection.

Our team then experienced the facility and surrounding streets in wheelchairs, building a deeper understanding of accessibility in practice. The day wrapped up with some friendly (and competitive!) wheelchair basketball, guided by Australian Paralympian Peter Ogunyemi. 🏀

We’re committed to continually learning and improving to create more inclusive and accessible spaces for everyone.

29/06/2026

On 12 June, we had the incredible honour of attending the ARV 2026 Industry Awards, where North Melbourne Community Centre was named Small Facility of the Year 🏆

While our name may be on the trophy, this award belongs to every single person who makes our centre what it is.

To our amazing staff who show up every day with passion, care and commitment. To our instructors who inspire, motivate and create unforgettable experiences. And to our incredible members and patrons who choose to be part of our community, THANK YOU!

This recognition reminds us why we do what we do. We’re incredibly proud of this achievement, but even more proud of the people behind it. Thank you for being part of our journey, we can’t wait to see what we achieve together next 💙

20/06/2026

From the mat to a cuppa and crumpet 🧘☕

Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate International Yoga Day.

03/06/2026

Men's Health Week - 15 to 21 June 2026 💫🏋️‍♂️

We’re encouraging you to look after your health this Men’s Health Week with a number of activities happening throughout the week at our Active Melbourne facilities!

💪 What's on offer:
- Shane Warne Legacy Health Checks
- Resuscitate Your Mate
- Men's Health Week Competition

To find out more about each activity and to register, visit our website 👉 https://nmcc.ymca.org.au/blogs/2026/05/22/active-melbourne-mens-health-week

25/05/2026

Yoga Updates – May 2026 🧘‍♂️

Please note there will be a few changes to our yoga schedule this week due to unforeseen circumstances, including some class cancellations and replacement instructors.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to keep classes running where possible 💛

📅 See the post for all affected dates and updates.