YMCA Brisbane operates as The Y Queensland, a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1864 that supports over 12,000 Queenslanders each year. It delivers a broad range of services including childcare, fitness centres, camping programs, community centres, and youth initiatives across Queensland, with social impact work concentrated in South East Queensland. The Y Queensland is part of a global movement reaching almost 65 million people across 120 countries.
Revenue generated through its services directly funds social impact programs, including support for cancer survivors, affordable housing, and community centres serving marginalised and disadvantaged populations. Its vocational schools enrol more than 700 students annually, while its mentoring services deliver 140 hours of youth mentoring per week. The Schools' Breakfast Program has delivered over 12 million breakfasts to date.
The organisation's work spans several sectors:
- Childcare and early childhood education
- Fitness and recreation
- Outdoor and camping education
- Vocational education and training
- Youth mentoring and community services
- Nutrition programs and health support
Roles at The Y Queensland sit within a mission-driven environment where staff contribute directly to community outcomes. The organisation's operating model ties commercial activity to social purpose, meaning work across its service lines - from fitness centres to vocational schools - supports broader programs for vulnerable communities throughout Queensland.
