Board Chair Review

Associate Professor Cassandra Cross

This year has been one of growth and development across many areas of our organisation. I have been honoured to see the hard work of our teams bring our strategic plan to life.

Despite the challenges bought about by the ongoing impact of COVID 19 and severe weather events, we have seen major investments delivered and many key projects gain traction. This continues to be a testament to the tenacity and passion of our people.

In December 2021 we saw our newest club, PCYC Logan, open. It’s been inspiring to witness first-hand the difference a facility like this makes to the local community offering not only increased opportunity through sport and recreation, but also providing a vital link for many young people to referral services through our club-based QPS officers and youth team. It’s so much more than just a building – it’s a place to gather and build strong, healthy relationships, We have also seen an investment into some of our youngest members of PCYC with major upgrades to a number of our OSHC services and the introduction of new software to improve the communication offered by our services. As well as further investment into behaviour support, these investments have been rewarded with new OSHC services being welcomed on board this year.

PCYC Queensland works closely with Indigenous Communities throughout the state. I am incredibly proud of the work that has been done to achieve the Reconciliation Action Plan. I look forward to continuing our work in partnership with communities to achieve our vision of an empowered First Nations Peoples who have equitable access to youth development opportunities.

The work completed this year has been thanks to our agile team of staff and volunteers. Their work continues to change the lives of the people within the communities we serve around the state. On behalf of the Board I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution each member of our team and all our valued volunteers have made.

The work we have done this year positions us strongly for the future as we continue to grow and adapt, creating more impact in our communities and changing outcomes for our young Queenslanders. It is an exciting vision of a future in which our young people have access to vital development opportunities – which I look forward to seeing accomplished.

Associate Professor Cassandra Cross Board Chair