Logan’s Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) based at Crestmead is set to receive $1 million in upgrades from the state government.
The funding will contribute to upgraded facilities and the expansion of PCYC’s ‘back to basics’ programs, including after-dark basketball and boxing, with hopes the organisation will better deliver enhanced intervention programs for at-risk youth.
PCYC Queensland offers hundreds of intervention, prevention and diversion programs and activities across the state, aimed at keeping young people engaged and “on the right track”.
The organisation supports more than 100,000 members each year, comprised of young people whose personal circumstances have left them at risk, disadvantaged or disengaged.
Local member and state treasurer Cameron Dick said the funding would guarantee the “much loved and important” Crestmead centre many more years of operation.
“The Crestmead PCYC is a critical and vital part of the Logan community and has been for almost 15 years,” Mr Dick said.
“The youth community programs on offer at Crestmead PCYC have had a profound effect on so many lives in Woodridge and across the wider Logan area.
“The centre is leading the way in creating positive change across several community issues, such as crime prevention, personal development through the Braking the Cycle and Skilling Queenslanders for Work programs, and domestic and family violence, while also providing a safe space for sporting events and community gatherings.”
PCYC Queensland CEO Phil Schultz said the organisation was appreciative of the funding.
“PCYC and QPS have been working together to look at how they can further support the community working in conjunction with the police district to target specific areas of community need,” Mr Schultz said.
“This funding will be a huge support to us carrying out much needed upgrades and enhanced program delivery.”
