YMCA Victoria will continue to manage the RecWest facilities in Footscray and Braybrook.
The Y has been awarded the contract to continue management of both facilities on behalf of the Maribyrnong council.
Y Victoria chief executive Carolyn Morris said the contract extension further reinforces the Y’s work in supporting the local community to access activities and services to achieve their health goals.
“We are proud of our more than 60-year legacy in Melbourne’s west and grateful for the ongoing support of our partners and their passion to create opportunities for diverse communities to thrive,” she said.
“Remaining as facility managers means our teams can continue to work with community groups and individuals on the activities they need. Inclusive basketball programs, gymnastics and the emerging popularity of Pickleball are bringing more people to the centres.”
Ms Morris said Y Victoria is pleased its name will remain over the door at both facilities and the organisation is looking forward to continuing its relationship with the local community.
“Everyone belongs at the Y,” she said. “We are a not-for-profit organisation that believes in creating opportunities and careers to believe in. Measuring and building on our social impact, promoting job readiness skills for young people and meaningful work, a focus on customer service and community-centred programming for diverse groups is what we want to offer in Melbourne’s west.”
