South West Queensland

PCYC Dalby

PCYC Dalby’s RUBY program re-commenced with the help of Senior Constable Vanessa Firman and Police Liaison Officer Jenny Thomas. A RUBY fundraiser was held with 100 attending to have breakfast and make donations. Gym and Fitness members benefited from a major makeover at the start of the new year which included air conditioning in both rooms, new flooring in the gym and fitness room and a sled track. A grant was used to purchase new gym equipment. The Fight Night tournament saw boxers come from all over South-East Queensland to take on challengers in Boxing Queensland sanctioned fights in front of 400 spectators.

PCYC Fernvale

PCYC Fernvale welcomed Acting Sergeant Teegan Masters. More than 1,000 people came through the doors for the club open day and programs such as Basketball After Dark and Blue Edge continue to engage young people and lead them towards healthier choices in life. A school holiday program began which included sports, craft activities and a movie night. The gymnastics program exceeded the expected number of participants with more than 200 people now taking part.

PCYC Fortitude Valley

PCYC Fortitude Valley’s Sergeant Jeremy Arato ventured to the University of Queensland to take part in National Student Volunteer Week. It was a good opportunity to promote the benefits of volunteering for students in order for them to give back to their communities and gain work experience.

PCYC Goondiwindi

PCYC Goondiwindi saw the first Blue Edge Program in partnership with the Queensland Police Service, Goondiwindi High School and community agencies which had a 100% graduation rate. An upgrade of the gymnasium, which included new equipment saw an increase in young people in the community joining PCYC Goondiwindi to participate in gymnastics. The boxing room was also refurbished and received new equipment.

PCYC Inala

PCYC Inala welcomed Project Booyah into its community hub and saw the creation of the Booyah Program for the South Brisbane District as part of the Community Hub model. The $100,000 carpark and drainage upgrade greatly improved member and community hub experience and the Basketball After Dark program and basketball holiday competitions continued to prove popular.

PCYC Ipswich

PCYC Ipswich was nominated by The Order of the Eastern Star for a fundraising donation for youth programs. River 949 broadcast from the National Tree Planting Day event, which was a great opportunity to promote PCYC Ipswich and add a bit of greenery to the front of the club. Llewellyn Toyota sponsored the event.

PCYC Lang Park

PCYC Lang Park began a drop-in for young people aged between 14 and 21 on Tuesdays. It has proved to be a fun opportunity to shoot a few hoops with QPS officers and bridge the gap between generations.

PCYC Maranoa

PCYC Maranoa continues to work with Surat Aboriginal Corporation who run a free weekly basketball clinic every Wednesday afternoon, providing an opportunity to be active and enjoy a healthy afternoon tea.

PCYC Toowoomba

PCYC Toowoomba gratefully received a funding injection which allowed the Oakey Connect Project to continue. The project in the small town just outside Toowoomba helps young people aged between 12 and 24 develop the skills, habits and resilience needed in life through a range of initiatives, including training and upskilling programs, exercise and nutrition classes, youth mentoring, school outreach programs, social sport competitions and employment pathways. PCYC Toowoomba’s boxing program also came of age with Zoe Christodoulou trialling for a spot at the Commonwealth Games. The refurbishment of the club was also completed after a severe weather event in early 2021.