Stephen Robert Ralph

What Stephen Robert Ralph does

The Y WA is the Western Australian branch of the global YMCA network, operating as a nonprofit charitable organization incorporated in Western Australia since 1908 under the legal name The Young Men's Christian Association of Western Australia Incorporated. In 2024, the organization rebranded to The Y WA. It delivers a multi-vertical community services portfolio spanning childcare, youth services, alternative education, community support, and recreation across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia (Pilbara, Goldfields), engaging 11,001 West Australians and recording 706,203 instances of engagement in the 24/25 period.

The operational footprint comprises 14 Early Learning Centres, 13 Out of School Hours Care sites across Perth Metro, 21 Youth Services locations statewide, two Y School campuses (Mirrabooka years 7-9 and 10-12) using a Science of Learning-based curriculum for vulnerable students, four community support programs (Supported Playgroups, Child and Parent Centres, School Engagement), and two recreation centres (Serpentine Jarrahdale and Kalgoorlie). The organization employs 652 staff and operates through multiple incorporated entities covering youth/community services and education.

Revenue is generated through four streams: fee-for-service childcare and early learning (with Australian Government Child Care Subsidy support), government-funded contracted youth and community services, monthly recreation centre memberships, and corporate/community partnerships including bequests. Distribution is direct via owned facilities, the website (with service-finder and online enrollment), phone/email inquiry, and referral channels including a Refer-a-Friend program. Government partnerships with the Department of Education Western Australia and Department of Communities anchor the contract-funded service mix.

Name

Stephen Robert Ralph

Legal name

The Young Men's Christian Association of Western Australia Incorporated

Website

https://ymcawa.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Y WA is a Western Australian nonprofit community services organization delivering childcare, youth services, alternative education (Y School), community support, and recreation programs across Perth and regional WA, serving families, children, and young people through 54 sites and 53 programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services and Childcare

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Early learning centres
• Youth services
• Alternative education
• Community recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Welshpool

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Childcare and Early Learning Services: Fee-for-service childcare and early learning centre operations including long day care, family day care, and before/after school care. Government child care subsidies available to eligible families.
2. Government Funded Programs: Contracted youth services, community support programs, and school engagement programs funded by government grants and service agreements.
3. Recreation Centre Memberships: Health and fitness memberships at recreation centres including Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre and Kalgoorlie Recreation Centre.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Donations: Corporate partnership programs, community partnerships, and charitable donations including bequests and gifts in wills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Y WA is a nonprofit community services organization delivering childcare, youth services, alternative education, community support, and recreation programs across Western Australia. Its core offerings include 14 Early Learning Centres for children 6 weeks to 5 years, 13 Out of School Hours Care sites, School Holiday Programs, Family Day Care, and Creche Services under its Childcare division. The Youth Services division operates 21 locations with programs including Case Management, Youth Squad, DRIP, and Youth Parliament for young people aged 12-25. The Y School provides alternative education for vulnerable students at two Mirrabooka campuses using the Science of Learning curriculum, complemented by Community Support (Supported Playgroups, Child and Parent Centres, School Engagement) and Recreation & Fitness memberships at Serpentine Jarrahdale and Kalgoorlie recreation centres.

Product overview

The Y WA is a community services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of childcare, youth services, education, community support, and recreation programs across Western Australia. The core offerings include 14 Early Learning Centres (for children 6 weeks to 5 years), 13 Out of School Hours Care sites (for children kindergarten to 12 years), School Holiday Programs, Family Day Care, and Creche Services under the Childcare vertical. The Youth Services division operates 21 youth locations across WA and offers programs including Case Management, Gigspace, Youth Squad, Slam & Jam, DRIP, and Youth Parliament for young people aged 12-25. The Y School provides alternative education for vulnerable students with two campuses (Mirrabooka 7-9 and Mirrabooka 10-12) using the Science of Learning curriculum. Community Support services include Supported Playgroups, Child and Parent Centres, and School Engagement Programs. Recreation & Fitness services are delivered through the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre and Kalgoorlie Recreation Centre, offering health, fitness, and gymnastics programs with childcare provisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Centres Long day care and early learning centre services nurturing pre-literacy, pre-numeracy and positive behaviours to help children aged 6 weeks to 5 years become school ready, delivered through 14 Early Learning Centres across WA.
• Before and After School Care Out of School Hours Care programs for children aged kindergarten to 12 years providing safe and engaging before and after school programming for working families, delivered across 13 sites in Perth Metro.
• School Holiday Programs Activity-based school holiday programming for children ages kindergarten to 12 years offering varied experiences and interests across multiple WA locations.
• Family Day Care Home-based childcare service delivered by registered family day educators providing flexible care options for families with young children.
• Creche Services Childcare services provided on-site at recreation centres so that parents can use fitness facilities while their children are cared for.
• Youth Services Network of 21 youth service locations across WA empowering young people aged 12-25 to build life skills, connect with and participate in community, and have their voices heard, including Case Management, Gigspace, Youth Squad, Slam & Jam, DRIP, and DRIP Design programs.
• Youth Parliament A leadership development program giving young people the opportunity to participate in parliamentary processes, debate Bills, and advocate on issues affecting youth in Western Australia.
• Y School Alternative secondary education for vulnerable students from years 7-12, delivered at two Mirrabooka campuses using a Science of Learning-based curriculum, with individualized support and vocational pathways.
• Community Support Family and community strengthening services including Supported Playgroups, Child and Parent Centres, and School Engagement Programs, delivered through 4 community services locations across WA.
• Recreation and Fitness Health, fitness, gymnastics, sports, childcare, and facility hire delivered through the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre and the Kalgoorlie Recreation Centre, with monthly subscription memberships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,001 West Australians engaged in programs and services (24/25)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• Department of Education Western AustraliamoderateOthersGovernment partner providing oversight and support for childcare and education services. Families under Department of Communities care may be referred to services.
• Department of Communities (DCP)moderateOthersReferral pathway for children under Department of Communities care to access Y WA childcare and support services.
• Corporate PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership program enabling businesses to support Y WA programs and services through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Community PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership program supporting local community organizations and groups to collaborate with Y WA services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mission Australia: Large national non-profit delivering youth services, family support, and community programs including alternative education and homelessness support. Overlaps significantly with The Y WA's youth and community support divisions.
• Communities at Work: ACT-based community organisation offering childcare, youth programs, and family support. Smaller and regional but operates a similar multi-vertical non-profit service model comparable to The Y WA.
• Life Without Barriers: National non-profit delivering youth, family, and community services across Australia with government-contracted programs. Comparable on youth services, case management, and vulnerable-population support work.
• YMCA NSW: State-level branch of the same global YMCA network offering a comparable multi-vertical community service portfolio across NSW including childcare, youth services, recreation, and alternative education. Closest structural and operational analogue to The Y WA.
• YMCA Queensland: Queensland branch of the YMCA network delivering youth services, recreation, and education programs. Highly comparable state-level peer with overlapping service portfolio but different geographic footprint.
• YMCA Victoria: Another state-level YMCA branch operating childcare, recreation, youth, and education programs. Highly comparable organisational structure and service mix, though serving a different state geography.
• Belgravia Leisure: Operator of community recreation centres, health and fitness programs, and aquatic/gymnastics facilities across Australia. Directly comparable to The Y WA's Serpentine Jarrahdale and Kalgoorlie Recreation Centres.

Broad incumbents

• Goodstart Early Learning: Australia's largest not-for-profit early learning provider with 650+ centres. Directly comparable on the ELC and OSHC service lines, with greater national scale and standardised operating model that competes head-to-head in WA.
• G8 Education: Major ASX-listed early childhood education provider with 400+ centres across Australia and Singapore. Directly comparable on ELC and OSHC services but operates as a for-profit scaled incumbent.
• Save the Children Australia: National branch of a global NGO delivering child-focused education, youth, and family programs. Comparable on community services for vulnerable children and alternative education delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ymcawa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YMCAPerthAustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/YMCAWesternAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymcawa
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_ywesternaustralia

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