YMCA Victoria has a strong commitment to building strong families in body, mind and spirit, as a key element of our three-pronged mission to build strong people, families and communities.

See below for our range of family initiatives and programs, or contact your local Y to see what's on offer in your community.

• Community Father of the Year
  The YMCA has partnered with the Father's Day Council of Victoria Inc. in recognising a Victorian Community Father of the Year, to recognise the significant role that fathers and father figures can play in the lives of children and the communities in which they live. Read about the Community Father of the Year award.
• DadsLink
  DadsLink is an information and activity based parenting network that focuses on fathers and the relationships with their children. It's for all fathers, but in particular hopes to reach separated dads. Read about DadsLink.
• Grandparents & Grandkids Exercise Classes
  Active nans and pops queue up to take the grandkids along to 'their' regular over 55s (Pryme Movers) classes during school holiday breaks. Read about Grandparents & Grandkids Exercise Classes .
• Group Fitness
  Many YMCA branches provide family-friendly fitness classes such as Mums 'n' Bubs classes in the water or land-based - incorporating the babies into their regular aerobics class, or Dads & Lads classes, where fathers and sons join together for boxing. Find your nearestMums & Bubs sessions or Dads & Lads classes.
• National Families Week
  YMCA branches around Victoria celebrate National Families Week each May with activities and celebrations.
• Parentlink 
  The YMCA has an established history in working with single parent families through our Parentlink program. Read more about Parentlink .
• School Holiday Programs
  The provides healthy and active school holiday programs to help out working families. Read about how to survive the school holidays.
  

Family Fitness

The YMCA believes it is vital for families to engage in healthy activity together. We have some tips and resources on how to get your family into fitness.

Families Blog

Have your say on family issues, on our families blog at yfamilies.wordpress.com.