Published Saturday, 01 November, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Spence congratulates PCYC on 60 years of community support
PCYC Queensland will tonight celebrate 60 years of helping Queenslanders and supporting communities, at a special anniversary gala dinner to be held at South Bank.
Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson congratulated PCYCs around Queensland on reaching their 60th anniversary, marking six decades of essential service to the community.
Ms Spence said: “Tonight is an excellent opportunity to recognise the hard work of everybody who has been involved with the organisation through out the past 60 years.
“PCYCs rely on the support of more than 2000 volunteers, who contributed almost 250,000 hours of voluntary work to Queensland PCYCs last year alone.
“The success of the PCYC movement is a testament to the many supporters, sponsors and volunteers who have dedicated much of their own time to delivering important services.
“PCYCs continue to play a vital role in the community – providing a positive environment to learn new skills, exercise and socialise – while building stronger relationships between police and the community.
“They are an excellent example of how police in Queensland are working with their communities to build a better future.”
Ms Spence said the Bligh Government is pleased to support PCYCs, so they can continue their 60 year stretch of supporting our communities.
“The Bligh Government is committed to supporting safe and caring communities, and making Queenslanders Australia’s healthiest people – and the work of PCYCs helps us to achieve our goals as we move Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland,” Ms Spence said.
“We are investing $7.6 million over the next four years to expand our PCYC programs in the CAPE to support Indigenous communities that go dry and build stronger ties with young Indigenous Queenslanders.
“In the past 18 months, we have also invested almost $3.5 million in sport and recreation funding for upgrades to PCYCs in Queensland, and an additional $230,000 for PCYC programs and facilities to help young Queenslanders to get active and healthy.
“The work of PCYCs across the state is helping to build a safer and healthier Queensland by working to reduce crime and encourage our youth to get active and involved.”
Commissioner Bob Atkinson said: “From its humble beginnings at Lang Park in 1948 the PCYC has grown into a Queensland-wide organisation with more than 70,000 members spread across 45 branches. This year PCYC celebrates 60 years of service to the community and partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
“PCYC branches provide an excellent and affordable opportunity to engage young people in sport and social activities giving them a sense of belonging and providing them with focus and direction.
“I would like to thank the army of volunteers and sponsors whose contributions, both monetary and in terms of time, are crucial to the PCYC’s continued success.”
Media Contact: Minister’s Office: 3239 6203 Police Media: 3015 2444
1 November 2008
Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson congratulated PCYCs around Queensland on reaching their 60th anniversary, marking six decades of essential service to the community.
Ms Spence said: “Tonight is an excellent opportunity to recognise the hard work of everybody who has been involved with the organisation through out the past 60 years.
“PCYCs rely on the support of more than 2000 volunteers, who contributed almost 250,000 hours of voluntary work to Queensland PCYCs last year alone.
“The success of the PCYC movement is a testament to the many supporters, sponsors and volunteers who have dedicated much of their own time to delivering important services.
“PCYCs continue to play a vital role in the community – providing a positive environment to learn new skills, exercise and socialise – while building stronger relationships between police and the community.
“They are an excellent example of how police in Queensland are working with their communities to build a better future.”
Ms Spence said the Bligh Government is pleased to support PCYCs, so they can continue their 60 year stretch of supporting our communities.
“The Bligh Government is committed to supporting safe and caring communities, and making Queenslanders Australia’s healthiest people – and the work of PCYCs helps us to achieve our goals as we move Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland,” Ms Spence said.
“We are investing $7.6 million over the next four years to expand our PCYC programs in the CAPE to support Indigenous communities that go dry and build stronger ties with young Indigenous Queenslanders.
“In the past 18 months, we have also invested almost $3.5 million in sport and recreation funding for upgrades to PCYCs in Queensland, and an additional $230,000 for PCYC programs and facilities to help young Queenslanders to get active and healthy.
“The work of PCYCs across the state is helping to build a safer and healthier Queensland by working to reduce crime and encourage our youth to get active and involved.”
Commissioner Bob Atkinson said: “From its humble beginnings at Lang Park in 1948 the PCYC has grown into a Queensland-wide organisation with more than 70,000 members spread across 45 branches. This year PCYC celebrates 60 years of service to the community and partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
“PCYC branches provide an excellent and affordable opportunity to engage young people in sport and social activities giving them a sense of belonging and providing them with focus and direction.
“I would like to thank the army of volunteers and sponsors whose contributions, both monetary and in terms of time, are crucial to the PCYC’s continued success.”
Media Contact: Minister’s Office: 3239 6203 Police Media: 3015 2444
1 November 2008