Coming Soon
PCYC/ Blue Light Australasian Conference
Perth 5-7 November 2008
Theme: "What's happening with our Youth?"

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Introduction

PCYC is a joint partnership between the Western Australian Police and the community to provide a service to the youth of Western Australia.

The Federation of Western Australian Police & Community Youth Centres Inc. (PCYC) was formed in 1941. On formation, the organisation was known as the Police Boys' Clubs, later changed to Police and Citizens' Boys Clubs to recognise the citizens' contribution and in 1957 again changed to the Federation of Police and Citizen’s Youth Clubs to recognise female membership. In 2005, the current name was adopted.

The organisation is an incorporated and registered charitable body working within the guidelines of a Constitution with policy directed by a Council of Management.

The Council of Management comprises senior police and prominent members of the business community, and is chaired by the Commissioner of Police.

PCYC activities also include Police Rangers, and Bluelight. Click on the links for more information.

Why We Exist

Since 1941 PCYC has been meeting the needs of young people across this state, through activities aimed at developing citizenship, fitness, honour, loyalty and friendship.

Through an ongoing change process we have demonstrated our commitment to create opportunities for youth, by ensuring that our activities reflect the needs of young people throughout Western Australia.

Western Australian PCYC’s offer hundreds of activities for youth every week throughout the State of Western Australia.

Our Mission:

“In partnership with the community, create opportunities to develop young people, through quality PCYC services.”

 

For PCYC this means:

• The need to change our traditional focus;
• Linking PCYC programs to crime prevention initiatives;
• An opportunity to address life skills, employment, training and road safety;
• Providing avenues for young people to be actively involved in the community;
• Ensuring our outcomes are relevant to young people, the community and the WA Police; and
• Playing a key role in breaking down barriers between Police and the community.

Our vision is for PCYC to:

• Achieve ongoing, active and friendly relationships between Police and young people, as a way to reduce crime.
• Develop positive, strategic alliances with the community, to promote and encourage youth development, and create a safer and more harmonious environment in which to live.
• Encourage young people to achieve their best in life.
• Achieve recognition for PCYC throughout the community as a premier youth facility, providing the most current, relevant activities at the local level; and
• Be a magnet for young people -  A popular place to be.