Participating Y facilities in the ACT are the Gungahlin Leisure Centre and Canberra Olympic Pool.

Y chief executive officer Susannah Le Bron at times of national disaster, the Y's role was to support local communities.

"Nothing is more important than our volunteers' mental and physical health at this intense time, so we are inviting volunteers and their families to take a much deserved break," she said.

For full details on the offer go to ymcansw.org.au