Inside Innovation Visit YMCA Springfield Lakes - QUT Entrepreneurship Sem 2 2025

​YMCA - The YMCA has been working in local communities across Australia since 1851 and in Brisbane, Queensland from 1864, providing children services, recreation, camping, youth services and community initiatives, events, training and accommodation. The humble beginnings of the Y started a long way from home. The YMCA was founded in 1844 in London, England with a focus on the welfare of young men to gain renewed strength in body, mind and spirit.

Today, they are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

In Brisbane and Queensland, they provide a wide range of services tailored to the needs of the communities we serve. These services include, but are not limited to, youth programs, child care & early education, fitness & recreation, outdoor education & camping, vocational education & accredited training.

The services they provide help fund the benevolent arm of their organisation (which officially operates as Y-Care (South East Queensland) Inc).

We have the chance to see what it's like inside this company, hear the story of how they started and chat to some of their team members.

 At Inside Innovation events, you will:

🚀 Gain Insights: Explore the inner workings of a thriving company during a guided tour of YMCA's Springfield Lakes facility. Learn about their team dynamics, innovative use of space, and more.

💡 Hear Their Story: Engage in a captivating group chat and presentation as YMCA's Springfield Lakes representatives share the founding journey, evolution, and the exciting business transformation they've undergone. This is your chance to ask burning questions and gain firsthand knowledge.

💼 Connect with Future Opportunities: Build valuable connections and network with industry experts, founders, employees, investors, and other students passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and career diversification. Unlock potential employment pipelines and discover exciting prospects within this sector.

Inside Innovation events aim to:

🌟 Inspire Action: Motivate the next generation of change-makers and innovators to turn their ideas into reality.

🌟 Showcase Local Talent: Spotlight Brisbane-based, globally relevant companies and their contributions to the innovation landscape.

🌟 Provide Immersive Experiences: Immerse yourself in the world of founders, startups, and scaleups to gain a deep understanding of their work and challenges.

🌟 Challenge the Status Quo: Discover the power of determination, grit, and creating meaningful change.

🌟 Connect for Success: Forge meaningful connections and explore future employment opportunities within the thriving innovation ecosystem.

Don't miss out on this exceptional chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register now to secure your spot at Inside Innovation visit to YMCA's Springfield Lakes facility.

Places are limited, RSVP is essential to guarantee your attendance. A mini bus will be provided to those requiring transport to and from their Springfield Lakes venue from QUT Gardens Point Please advise when you have booked in, if you will require a place on the minibus!

Any questions please email entrepreneurship@qut.edu.au