YMCA Casey Podcast

Baz and the team discuss leadership and enabling people to achieve. What makes a good leader? Who do you know that is a good leader?

Jacqui joins the team today and gives us an update on what you can do with your membership at the ONE Casey centres. Includes meditation sessions, casual shooting and so much more.

Baz and the gang discuss gratitude and look at the importance of movement, getting out and about, to clear and refresh your mind.

With resolutions in place, the 'why' answered, Baz and the guys talk about the habits they have that help them lead a happier, healthier and more wholesome life.

We talked about resolutions on the last podcast and in this episode, we delve deeper into the why of resolutions, setting a goal and creating a plan.

It is the start of a new year and whether you believe in making resolutions or not, it is a good time to look at the year that has been and what you can do going forward to improve your life and get things done.

Jacqui tells us about her recent trip to Korea for the YMCA Asia Pacific Aquatics Network and the water safety programs being run there with the YMCA.

As the summer warms up and we spend more time in and around the water, it is a good time to remember that you need to keep an eye on your child. Barry and the guys discuss this and other things around water safety.

Barry and the guys discuss mindfulness, what it means and how you can incorporate it into your life. There are some valuable tips in this podcast and easy ways to a better you.

No-one likes it when the pools are closed because of a faecal contamination. Barry discusses the issue and what can be done by you before visiting the pools to help prevent this problem.

Today we explore the importance of setting goals. Join Baz, Dazzz and Cindy as they discuss how to set goals and putting plans in place to achieve them.

In this episode we meet Mel, ONE Casey Café team Leader at Casey ARC, who tells us about building healthy habits into our lifestyle through the foods we eat.

Today Baz, Cindy and Dazzz discuss getting active around the office and home and the little things you can do to get physical.

Jacqui and Pietra talk about the birthday parties you can have at Casey RACE and Casey ARC as well as new positions available managing the parties. We also take a look at sensory play and how that is beneficial to children.

Moni from Casey Gymnastics talk us through the gymnastics programs from their inclusion, tournaments and the upcoming facility at Casey Stadium.

The new ONE Casey website is live at www.onecasey.com.au. We know what ONE Casey is from this podcast but today we learn about all of the facilities that come under ONE Casey.

Meet Matt Frost, our new Active Communities Manager, as he tells us about his past and what his new role will mean to members and the city of Casey community as a whole.

This week we meet Fiona, who manages our childcare facilities at ONE Casey. Learn about the options we have available and the flexibility offered for both members and casual parents looking for care for their children.

Jacqui talks about a new program we are introducing into Casey in the next few months. It looks at domestic violence, which is unfortunately a big issue in the city of Casey. It addresses how to identify issues as a bystander and what you can do to interrupt without being overt or uncomfortable. It is about changing thinking and how you speak and being a leader with this issue.

Together we are one. ONE Casey. Listen as Barry explains a new identity for our centres and what it means to you and the facilities we manage going forward. This podcast will give you a good understanding of where we are headed going forward.

It is Winter but now is the time to get your body ready for Summer! For just $449 you can get full access to all of our gyms and pools. Matt from Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre tells us why you should get started now and stay motivated through the winter months. Matt also tells us about the gymnastics programs run by the Y and their coaching programs too, which you can be a part of.

Mo talks about the Men of Doveton, a program designed for men in the South Eastern suburbs. The next program starts soon. If you want to socialise with other guys, get active, understand yourself better, then this program could be what you need.

Join Mo and Scott as they talk about keeping fit and active during the winter months both at the gym and around the home.

Jacqui and the team discuss swimming lessons and the importance of learning to swim in Australia and the diversity of people taking them from children through to adults. It is also Casey Stadium's first birthday. Listen and learn about offers during the week of celebrations.

Meet Trish, head of Childcare at Casey ARC, and learn about the childcare services within YMCA Casey. Listen how we give the children a sense of value and meet their learning requirements. We offer sessional and occasional care as well as the 3 year old kinder and holiday programs.

Active April is finished and now is the time to keep going. Mo and Tash tell us the importance of working together, building better habits and staying motivated. We are also offering swim and casual shooting passes as well as part of National Families Week.

Catch up with Baz and Mo and learn how Cindy and Daz did in their fitness challenge. Also hear from Mo about the Men of Doveton program and the graduation happening this week.

Meet Kat, Service Manager at the Casey Stadium Café. Learn about the lights system for different food types and why you should take the opportunity to visit Casey Stadium and sample the food and drink.

Meet Leanne from Cranbourne Information Support Services (CISS). Casey has people who are vulnerable and need support. CISS is there to support the community and help where it can. YMCA Casey is giving 10 three month memberships to CISS so they can pass them onto those that could use them and get active especially as part of Active April. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Meet Liz, YMCA's Asia Pacific Water Safety Specialist, as she tells us about the importance of learning to swim. We learn about drowning statistics around the world and what the YMCA is doing to help improve these numbers.

Catch up with Cindy and Daz as they update us on their weight loss challenge. Also learn more about the YMCA winning the Casey Aquatic tender and what that means for you and Casey.

Learn about Olive Grove now under YMCA management and getting started with Active April. Can you do better than Daz and Cindy and lose five kilograms during the month? That is the challenge!

Active April is coming up where we encourage everyone to get active and start moving. Bring the family along to the Amazing Race, take part in our holiday programs as well as those we have on in the community such as at Selandra Rise and the Grove Estate,

One in five people live with a disability in Victoria. Casey Gymnastics is holding an open day for all abilities and all ages at Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre on Sunday, 25 March so everyone can have a go at gymnastics. Hear Taylah give us the details and get along to the this event!

We are well into 2018 and there is lots happening across the Casey centres. From new flooring to Wheelchair AFL and the Wonderlous Open Day, there is something for everyone.

Today we discuss the importance of warming up before exercising to prevent injury. Mo from Casey ARC tells us how to warm up and the importance of dynamic stretching over static stretching.

Today we talk with the breakfast crew of Breakfast with Cindy' on 3SER 97.7FM and ask them why they are members of the YMCA Casey centres. Listen to the stories behind their decisions to join and what keeps them going.

On today's show we discuss water safety in the outdoors such as rivers and the ocean. This is very important as we immerse ourselves in the hot summer and spend our holidays and weekends down at the water.

Doveton Pool is open and having a great summer so it is time to come on down. The floors are being replaced at RACE as well. Meet Tony Jackson (TJ) and learn about Somerville Health and Aquatic Centre and learn about our Virtual Reality cycles.

In this episode, we had Moni along to talk about gymnastics program run from Berwick Leisure Centre and Endeavour Hulls Leisure centre. We also discuss the flooring works happening at Casey RACE.

Introducing Matt Hanton, the new Centre Manager of Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre and Berwick Leisure Centre. 

Find out more about Health and Wellness at the YMCA as well how to get back into exercise after Christmas.

It is 2018!  Welcome to a new year, and a calendar full of Summer events including the Summer Fun Day at Casey RACE. At Casey ARC we have the Wibit, our floating obstacle course, which will also be at Casey RACE and Doveton Pool in the Park this summer. Speaking of Doveton Pool in the Park, it is open over 30 degrees and the entry price now includes the slides.

In this episode we catch up again with Craig Albery and see how the Tiger Sharks did at the State Challenge where 33 from the Tiger Sharks attended with fantastic results. We also draw a winner for a 12 month membership at the Casey centres.

Ever wanted to work for the centre? Want to know what you need to succeed? Jacqui and Gabby talk us through what we are looking for and how to go about applying for a role.

Meet Special Guest, Sean Van Velsen. Sean is a qualified Exercise Physiologist who works at ARC and EHLC. We discuss pre-season training for AFL football players and what they should be doing at this time.

What's happening this summer at our centres? Find out from Barry and Jacqui as they give us a rundown of activities to look forward to.

Casey runs the Casey Tigersharks, our dedicated swimmers, who get up early every morning to hone their skills in swimming. Meet Craig Albery from the Casey Tigersharks as he tells us about his past and his coaching of the Casey Tigersharks.

YMCA Casey plays a big role within the Casey region but we also work closely with other YMCA centres in Melbourne especially our neighbours in Dandenong. Meet Trudy Micallef, Centre Manager for Dandenong Oasis, and learn more about the three centres in Dandenong.

Our Learn to Swim teachers are world class. Two of our teachers, Tash and Jasmine, have been in Vietnam with Water Safety Vietnam, teaching young children to swim. Learn about their experience.

Meet Carly Sanders, Casey RACE Centre Manager, and learn about her background and recent trip to Darwin. We also discuss the opening of Bunjil Place, the City of Casey's new arts, cultural, leisure and entertainment precinct, and YMCA Casey's winning of the Health, Education and Well-being Award at the recent Casey-Cardinia Business Awards.