Youth and Community
Youth and Community Programs at PCYC Mount Isa
Blue Edge
Blue EDGE (Educate, Develop, Grow, Empower) is a program of physical training designed to extend a young person’s mind and physical capability. The program also includes career education, motivational speakers and mentoring with a view to having youth actualise their potential.
Outcomes include personal relationships and rapport being built between Police, Blue Light Volunteers and the young people and their families.
The intention of the program is to grow and develop the skills and attitudes young people need to take part in society, now and in the future.
We believe that interacting with young people will encourage participants to be receptive to good guidance and have respect and trust in the police as they mature.
We believe that the interaction between young people, the Police and Blue Light is making a positive and sustainable difference in people’s lives.
To find out more and enrol now, call 07 4743 0400 or email [email protected] today!
Chillin’ in the park
Gathering youth together every Wednesday afternoon at Minnie Davis Park for some games and food. ‘Chillin’ is about encouraging kids to chat with people around them and educating them on everyday issues.
Contact Reception during business hours;
Phone: (07) 4743 0400
Email: [email protected]
RUBY (Rise Up, Be Yourself)
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 at a number of PCYCs across Queensland, 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 PT 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:
(07) 4743 0400
[email protected]
TEAM UP
Delivered in schools TEAM UP is a social skills program that aims to help students re-engage at school, or develop in a positive direction, by focusing on leadership qualities. This program contains a variety of physical activities designed to build crucial life skills. A strong outcome of the program is teaching young people how to resolve issues without resorting to violence and intimidation.
Braking The Cycle
Mount Isa PCYC’s Braking The Cycle is our volunteer driver mentor program designed to support learner drivers without access to a supervisor or registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours.
To find out more and to enrol now, call Maddy on 0419 472 937. Alternatively call 07 4743 0400 or email [email protected] today!
Community Foundation Skills
Community Foundation Skills offers assistance to young people aged 15 and above with low-level language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills. This program will equip young people with the knowledge and confidence to participate successfully in a modern knowledge economy.
Participants under Community Foundation Skills can be enrolled in nationally recognised foundation skills qualifications, or appropriate non-accredited foundation skills preparatory courses that provide an essential pathway to further education and work.
Contact: [email protected]