Youth and Community

PCYC Mt Gravatt has a full-time youth worker funded by the Dept. of Child Safety, Youth and Women available to work with young people at risk age 8 to 21 years who need advice and support in their lives for a range of presenting issues.  Services are provided free of charge.

RUBY (Rise Up, Be Yourself) is a free physical fitness program for women who are, have been, or likely to be experiencing Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). Held weekly, RUBY is designed to empower women by building physical strength and contributing to general well-being, emotional resilience, self-esteem and confidence through physical exercise in a violence free and safe environment. The unique program gives participants a different outlet and tools to combat the DFV cycle by fostering connected relationships with other women in a safe, group environment.

Sessions are facilitated by a qualified, female qualified fitness instructor and a female member of the QPS attends and participates. RUBY can be a conduit for the needs of the women, and help to create a culture of change and facilitate them to a place of survivorship. It can link participants into existing local services for support, information, referrals and resources and the partnership with the QPS ensures that positive relationships are formed with participants, and direct support is provided. Contact the branch on 3420 4655 to find out more.

Mt Gravatt offers a variety of programs throughout the school holidays under the Brisbane City Council’s Chillout School Holiday Program. Young people can beat the school holiday boredom, make new friends and develop new skills by taking part in free or low-cost activities with our Chillout programs. Activities are different each school holiday period but include Art and Craft, Music Workshops, Fitness and Self Defence programs. Contact the branch on 3420 4655 to book.

Mt Gravatt offers four sessions of physical activity per week for the over 50’s through the Brisbane City Council’s GOLD Program. Session are free of charge, but bookings are essential. We currently offer Yoga, Gentle Fitness and Tai Chair at the branch on Thursdays during school terms. See the timetable page for further details. Contact the branch on 3420 4655 to book.

PCYC Braking the Cycle (BTC) is our volunteer driver mentor program designed to support learner drivers without access to a supervisor or registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours. The aim of the program is to provide young people with increased employment opportunities, community connection and driver education. Please contact the branch on 3420 4655 to find out more.

The program aims to engage a targeted group of young people aged between 12 -25 years.  The program is designed to teach valuable life lessons and skills through boxing skills (Pad and Bag work only – no sparring).
Classes are FREE – Wednesday 3.45-4.30pm

Please contact the branch on 3420 4655 to find out more.

Drop In is a free, safe space for teenagers and young adults to hangout with mates and grab some healthy snacks. Variety of activities available including Board Games, Pool, Air Hockey, Movies and Video Games. Open on Tuesday from 3:30pm-5:30pm and Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Please contact the branch on 3420 4655 to find out more.

PCYC Mt Gravatt is also able to deliver in-school youth development programs that are free or low cost. These programs include:

-Love Bites

-ThinkUKnow

-TeamUp

-Booyah RESPECT

If your school is interested in having PCYC Mt Gravatt deliver a program please contact the branch on 3420 4655 to find out more.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, is a  multi-stage self-development program available to young people ages 14 to 24 that encourages them to set their own goals and challenges, work towards achieving them, and then be recognised at the end for sustaining the commitment they have made.

For further information on how to get involved please contact PCYC Mt Gravatt’s Award Leader Will Whitaker who can be contacted through the club on 3420 4655

Fees Apply