Indigenous Programs

PCYC Queensland’s long-standing partnerships with First Nations people and their communities allows us to deliver physical, social and wellbeing activities that build sustainable outcomes across Queensland.

Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Program

Over the last 13 years, the Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Program (ICSRP) has allowed our sport and recreation staff to work with community to design and deliver their own active sport, recreation and cultural activities. The people, places and experiences shared have been the hallmark of the program.

Due to a change in the Queensland Government funding model, this year was the last year PCYC Queensland was able to deliver ICSRP. The ICSRP has recorded more than 2.3 million participation episodes across its footprint of 38 locations over the past 13 years.

During its operation it allowed strong partnerships to develop between PCYC and the recipient communities. This program has also been instrumental in providing employment for numerous First Nations people within their own community.

They were supported to develop their skills, knowledge and abilities which equipped them to move into other employment pathways outside of the ICSRP.

The impact of the ICSRP has been profound, providing a platform for structured program delivery across metropolitan, regional and remote First Nations communities.

I have seen firsthand the growth from my child’s involvement over the past year, how confident and proud of his culture and where he has really connected to his identity through the Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Program, and really found his passion.

- Parent of a program participant

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