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PCYC is Australia's leading youth development organisation with 59 clubs & over 54,000 members.

Our Mission is to:

- get young people active in life;

- work with young people to develop their skills, character and leadership; and

- prevent and reduce crime by and against young people

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


   

       

      NEWS ARCHIVE - DECEMBER 2002

     
    The annual PCYC Conference has been told that it is the country's most significant youth organisation. Photo of Conference participants  Refers to Charles Sturt University; (Q) Chris Gardiner, PCYC; (Q) Gerard Martin, NSW MP.  Western Advocate, page 3 Journalist: Jacinta Carroll Monday, 2 December 2002 Market: NSW - Bathurst (Daily Regional)  Services Club lends a helping hand (P628429)
     

    The Cowra Services Club has donated nearly $7,500 to the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, CareFlight, Cowra Health Service and PCYC. Photo of Cheque presentation  Refers to (Q) Wendy Hyde, Cowra Health Service.  Cowra Guardian, page 2 Monday, 2 December 2002 Market: NSW - Cowra  Parkes PCYC calls for more volunteers (P628475) 

    Parkes PCYC is badly in need of more volunteers to help with the 2003 program.  Parkes Champion-Post, page 2 Author: Aaron Jolliffe, PCYC Monday, 2 December 2002 Market: NSW - Parkes (Tri-Weekly Regional)  Awards honour work by selfless citizens (P635047) 
       

    The Earl of Wessex has presented four Hunter volunteers with Duke of Edinburgh Awards at NSW Government House. Photo of Stephen Taylor  Refers to (Q) Bob Creswell, Duke of Edinburgh Award, NSW; Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex; Marie Bashir, NSW Governor; NSW Government House; (Q) Jean Vincent, Lower Hunter Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Support Group; Stephen Taylor, Hunter Christian School, Mayfield; John Evans, Hunter Christian School, Mayfield; Ruth Mitchell, Broadmeadow NSW PCYC.  Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Post - Lake Edition, page 20 Wednesday, 4 December 2002 Market: NSW Newcastle Hunter Valley (Weekly Regional)  Giving young people an alternative (P635131) 
       

    Police reporter Joanne Wylie talks about the importance of the PCYC and its commitment to area youth. Outlines PCYC initiatives and the type of young people they cater for.  Port Macquarie Express, page 7 Journalist: Joanne Wylie Wednesday, 4 December 2002 Market: NSW - Port Macquarie (Tri-Weekly Regional)  (P638498) 
       

    Pointer: Inside today: New funds . PCYC's $430,000 grant to expand services . page 3  Go.. pages 37,38,39 Junior Go Karter has the need for speed . page 50  Western Advocate, page 1 Thursday, 5 December 2002 Market: NSW - Bathurst (Daily Regional)  PCYC gets $430,000 (P638637) 
       

    Bathurst PCYC has been given $430,000 to extend its existing building and to offer more services. Photo of Ross D'Urso  Refers to (Q) Ross D'Urso, PCYC; (Q) Gerard Martin, NSW MP; NSW Government.  Western Advocate, page 3 Journalist: Jacinta Carroll Thursday, 5 December 2002 Market: NSW - Bathurst (Daily Regional)  Your input is needed in youth club.s directions (P639751) 
       

    The Lithgow PCYC is about to move in new directions and community input is requested to give advice.  Refers to (Q) Nick Lake, PCYC.  Lithgow Mercury, page 3 Thursday, 5 December 2002 Market: NSW Central West (Tri-Weekly Regional)  Rotary and PCYC receive computers (P643720) 
       

    The ANZ Bank in Cowra has donated a further eight computers to the community. Photo of Leanne Jarman and Lionel Sexton  Refers to (Q) Lionel Sexton, ANZ Bank; (Q) Ken Harris, Rotary; (Q) Leanne Jarman, PCYC.  Cowra Guardian, page 9 Friday, 6 December 2002 Market: NSW - Cowra  Fires stranded students (P646705) 
       

       Large numbers of school children were stranded when bushfires prevented them from getting back home to Lithgow . Photo of Students at Carrington Hotel and traffic signs  Refers to (Q) Lithgow Police Citizens Youth Club; (Q) NSW Department of Community Services; McDonalds; Pizza Hut; KFC; Carrington Hotel; Eagle Boys; Redicar car hire; Integral Energy.  Lithgow Mercury, page 1,3 Saturday, 7 December 2002 Market: NSW Central West (Tri-Weekly Regional)  Scutts nominated for citizen award (P651559) 
       

    Alan Scutts has been nominated for Citizen of the Year award in the City of Maitland for his contribution to the Rural Fire Service. Photo of Alan Scutts  Refers to (Q) Alan Scutts, Captain, Lochinvar Rural Fire Service; Bob Carr, NSW Premier; John Howard, Prime minister; (Q) Peter Blackmore, Maitland mayor; Maitland City Council; PCYC.  Maitland Mercury, page 5 Tuesday, 10 December 2002 Market: NSW - Maitland (Daily Regional)  Dole program gives PCYC new look (P652751) 
       

    Six unemployed people have participated in a work for the dole scheme at the local PCYC. The project included maintenance work for the construction of the centre and the learning of new skills to benefit them and their prospects in finding employment.  Refers to PCYC; (Q) Terry Keane, Work for the Dole; Kempsey Shire Council.  Macleay Argus, page 4 Tuesday, 10 December 2002 Market: NSW - Crescent Head, Kempsey, Macleay Valley, South West Rocks (Bi-Weekly Regional)  Tackling under-age drinking (P654180) 
       

    Letter writer says that the problem of hoons, underage drinking and vandalism in and around the Oyster Bay shops and oval is being addressed in a number of ways.  Refers to Henry Karpik, NSW Sutherland Local Area Commander; Sutherland PCYC; Phil Blight, Sutherland Mayor.  The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader - Sutherland Edition, page 5 Letter: NSW Miranda MP Barry Collier Tuesday, 10 December 2002 Article size: Less than 1/4 of the page Market: NSW Sydney Southern Suburbs (Bi-Weekly Suburban)  Ethics on soccer pitch are his goal (P655185) 
       

    More s are looking to other areas to increase their professional development. Photo of Mr Gardner  Refers to (Q) Chris Gardner, senior  in the health and aged care sector; University of NSW; Charles Sturt University; University of Melbourne; Australian Research Council; Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics; NSW Professional Standards Panel; NSW Aged Care Complaints Panel; Police and Community Youth Clubs.  The Australian, page 35 Journalist: Jane Richardson Wednesday, 11 December 2002 Edition: 1 Article size: Biggest story on page or more than 1/4 page Market: National  CLUB REWARDED (P655650) 
       

    An innovative crime prevention program for young offenders has earned an award for the Lake Macquarie NSW PCYC.  The Newcastle Herald, page 17 Wednesday, 11 December 2002 Market: NSW - Newcastle (Daily Regional)  Building begins at youth centre (P657922) 
       

    Work began on the $2.4 million Police Citizens Youth Club at Miller on Friday. Photo of Acting Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller outting a shovel into the ground watched by three onlookers  Refers to (Q) Wendy Waller, Acting Liverpool Council Mayor; PCYC NSW; Axis Constructions.  Liverpool City Champion, page 14 Wednesday, 11 December 2002 Market: Sydney -  Work starts on new youth club (P662165) 

    Construction has started on the Police Citizens Youth Club in Miller.  Refers to Liverpool Council; (Q) Wendy Waller, Liverpool councillor; Chris Gardiner, PCYC NSW.  Liverpool Leader, page 1 Wednesday, 11 December 2002 Article size: Less than 1/4 of the page Market: Sydney - (Weekly Suburban)  PCYC.s new weights (P677607) 
       

    The Maitland Police Citizens Youth Club is continuing its refurbishments with new weights machinery soon to arrive, the new machines funded by a discretional grant from the police minister. Photo of Member for Maitland John Price with PCYC staff  Refers to Police minister; Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC); John Price, Member for Maitland.  Maitland Mercury, page 4 Wednesday, 18 December 2002 Market: NSW - Maitland (Daily Regional)  Streetbeat in Old Bar for youth (P677388) 
       

    Greater Taree City Council has implemented the Streetbeat program in Old Bar after concerns about anti-social behaviour and crime.  Refers to Greater Taree City Council; Streetbeat; PCYC.  Manning River Times Seaside Flyer, page 6 Wednesday, 18 December 2002 Market: NSW - Bulahdelah, Taree, Wingham (Tri-Weekly Regional)  News in Brief (P679221) 
       

    Changes have been made to the MOU between PCYC and Marrickville Council over the Steel Park community facility in Marrickville.  The Glebe and Inner Western Weekly - West Edition, page 5 Wednesday, 18 December 2002 Article size: In Brief Market: Sydney - (Weekly Suburban)  Sportsman now punching politics (P679062) 
       

    Brett Murray, Liberal Party, has launched his campaign for the NSW Election with a Hawaiian themed Christmas party. Photo of Brett Murray and supporters  Refers to (Q) Brett Murray, Liberal Party; Hand Break Turn; Surf Life Saving; Parramatta Police Citizens' Youth Club.  Parramatta Sun, page 12 Journalist:  Wednesday, 18 December 2002 Article size: Biggest story on page or more than 1/4 page Market: Sydney - Parramatta area (Weekly Suburban)  PCYC rock eisteddfod auditions tomorrow (P687844) 
       

    Performers from all high schools are invited to audition for the PCYC Rock Eisteddfod team. Photo of PCYC Performers  Refers to (Q) Ben Hope, PCYC; Sydney Entertainment Centre.  Western Advocate, page 6 Saturday, 21 December 2002 Market: NSW - Bathurst (Daily Regional)  PCYC expansion on drawing board (P688926) 
       

    NSW PCYC general  Chris Gardiner visited Dubbo this week to inspect the site and discuss plans for the clubs redevelopment with Dubbo PCYC president Allan Backhouse. Photo of Allan Backhorse Warren Mundine and Chris Gardiner  Refers to (Q) Allan Backhorse, Dubbo PCYC president; (Q) Chris Gardiner, NSW PCYC general ; Warren Mundine.  Daily Liberal, page 4 Journalist:  Saturday, 21 December 2002 Market: NSW - Dubbo (Daily Regional)  PCYC awards for Orange pair (P691457) 
       

    Two PCYC volunteers from Orange has been rewarded for their many years of dedicated service to the young people of Orange. Photo of Betty Howarth and Robyn Donoghue and children  Refers to (Q) Betty Howarth and Robyn Donoghue, PCYC; (Q) Const Shane Wiley, Orange PCYC.  Central Western Daily, page 7 Journalist: Sam Bartlett Monday, 23 December 2002 Market: NSW - Orange (Daily Regional)  The PCYC wins new Federal grants (P703455) 
       

    A number of grants have been given by the Federal Government to Lithgow Police Citizens Youth Club.  Refers to (Q) Sandy Macdonald, NSW Senator.  Lithgow Mercury, page 6 Tuesday, 31 December 2002 Market: NSW Central West (Tri-Weekly Regional)  Goonan the barbarian is king of the pins