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North Queensland
PCYC Bowen
PCYC Bowen now engages five out of seven schools and two out of four kindergartens in the Bowen region to attend club programs. The Youth Leadership Team saw an increase in membership and delivery of organised community events with a record 27 events delivered this year. The club was also successful in securing grant funding, receiving support to run a pilot program called Peer up @ PCYC, a peer leadership program that taught the Youth Leadership Team valuable mentoring and leadership skills. Another round of funding contributed to the operation of the bus and support of the Community Development Officer.
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PCYC Mackay
PCYC Mackay was successful in securing grant funding and sponsorship to support the Bike Education Program for the purchase of 40 new bikes and helmets. Year 4 students from across Mackay District attend the program on a weekly basis, engaging in one and two-day clinics.
PCYC Townsville
PCYC Townsville held a special Queensland Road Safety Week event. Bringing together participants from Project Booyah, Get Set for Work and Braking the Cycle to underline the importance of safe driving. Beer googles were used to simulate the effect of drink driving and they were also given a lesson on how to change a tyre. PCYC Townsville was awarded a grant to assist young people taking part in the Braking the Cycle program. In partnership with the Smith Family, PCYC Townsville helped to improve the physical health and wellbeing for Prep and Grade 1 students through the delivery of gymnastics program across five state schools. The club also created a new space for the Little n Active program.
PCYC Upper Ross
Funded Fighting Fit Boxing program commenced and it has generated great results by engaging with primary and secondary students.
PCYC Whitsunday
PCYC Whitsunday, in partnership with Whitsunday Plaza hosted Coffee with a Cop for the third year running. Braking the Cycle kicked off at the club in June thanks to the efforts of the local coordinator who was able to recruit five volunteers. Sergeant Billy Li started the RESPECT program in Proserpine State High School in the Term 1, 2022 which saw nine Year 9 boys graduate in the following term.
