Zillmere PCYC - About Us

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About Zillmere PCYC

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Vision

“PCYCs - Improving Communities Through Youth Development”

Mission

That PCYCs, in Partnership with the Government and Community, be recognised for Excellence in Youth Development, through the provision of Sporting, Recreation, Cultural and Welfare Programs.

Corporate Goals

PROGRAMS – Appropriate and affordable programs for young people, families and the community Safer communities through proactive partnerships and PCYC programs

PROMOTIONS – Increased profile of the Association and creation of greater awareness of its activities

CORPORATE SERVICES – Provision of administrative, financial, information management and human resource management, education and training services required to support quality services to the community

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – Enhance Young Peoples’ ability to make positive choices
Young People are valued as successful participants in the social, cultural and economic life of the community

Objectives of the Association

To afford the young people of Queensland the opportunity to participate in clean healthy recreation
To improve the standard of physical fitness
To encourage and foster music, literature, art and culture
To encourage an interest in Australian flora and fauna
To encourage the principles of good citizenship
To awaken citizens to their responsibilities towards adolescents
To assist boys and girls to select their future vocations
To do anything conducive (helpful) to welfare the youth and citizens generally
To promote the physical, mental and social welfare of youth. Who, by physical or other handicaps or because of the indigent circumstances of their parents, may be regarded as disadvantaged

Fast Facts

Opened by Mr. Terry Mackenroth MP, on Saturday the 7th of July 2001

2001/2002 Membership 268
2001/2002 Staff and Volunteers 35
2005 Membership exceeds 950
2005 staff and Volunteers exceeds 44
2006 Membership exceeds 1009

Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (QPCYWA) was founded on the 20th of May 1948
QPCYWA has established 44 PCYCs in Qld
PCYCs are located in metropolitan, regional and country areas
State Membership is now in excess of 49,000 members
Attendances across the State reached 1.6 million (2004)

A Registered Charity

QPCYWA is a registered charitable organisation
All financial gift of $2.00 and over being tax deductible
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The QPCYWA President is the Commissioner of Police Mr R Atkinson A.P.M

Management Committe

Zillmere PCYC is run by a Management Committee

Chairman: Steve Davey
Deputy Chair: Len Donaldson
Treasurer: Rodney Hutchinson
Patrons: Neil Roberts MP, Mary Presotto, Jim Stackpoole
Committee Members: Reg Maharaj, Dave Walsh
Branch Manager: Sergeant Jacky Hughes

The club has monthly committee meetings with an annual general meeting.

Association Income

QPCYWA is largely self funded. Revenue is received from activities and attendances, fundraising, community support, Government and Corporate grants and subsidies.

Ongoing Fundraising Campaigns

Funding has been received from the following Government agencies:

Qld State Government of Sport and Recreation
Qld Department of Families
Commonwealth Dept. of Family and Community Service
Qld Dept. of Employment and Training
Local Government / Council
Jupiter’s Casino
Gambling Community Benefit Fund