PCYC NSW shares insights into its impact on NSW Communities

PCYC NSW has today released its 2024 Impact Report which highlights the annual impact of its Youth Programs, sport and recreation facilities, events and OOSH Services.

With 67 Clubs, 88,059 members, and 829 volunteers, PCYC Youth Programs are positively changing lives across New South Wales, from Tweed Heads to Albury – building the capability of young people from all walks of life so they can reach their full potential.  

Some of the highlights from the report include:

• 4,963 Fit for Life participants started their day with social and physical activities designed to prevent anti-social behaviour.

• 105 teenagers participated in Fit for Work, with 40 jobs or apprenticeships secured.

• 6,218 young people were off the street and engaged in evening activities through the U-Nites program.

• 293 high school students connected with culture through performance at the Haka Warriors event.

• 920 people competed in Nations of Origin sporting tournaments, including participation from 690 First Nations young people.

PCYC NSW Chief Executive Ben Hobby noted “During the year, I visited all of our PCYC Club facilities across New South Wales and thoroughly enjoyed attending our Youth Program graduation events. It was an honour for me to witness life-changing outcomes in real time and meet incredible young people who are now proactively shaping their lives to choose victory and build self-reliance.” 

Milestones include:

• PCYC’s new partnership with UFC, this partnership has UFC financially supporting PCYC’s Mission and providing athletes to offer MMA coaching sessions for youth, most recently in the Hunter region.

• Grand opening of the new PCYC Port Macquarie co-located at Hastings Secondary College, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between PCYC and the NSW Department of Education to enhance youth outcomes.

PCYC supporters, including NSW Police, Rotary, its corporate partners, and volunteers, play a crucial role in bringing the youth charity’s Mission to life.  

Hobby added “our goal is to encourage young people to be active in life. Our vision has always been to work in partnership with youth to develop their skills, character and leadership.”  

"Our clear priority is to continue lifting PCYC’s sustainability, because this will enable us to continue effectively serving communities and to be a strong agent of support for elevating social harmony.

We look forward to creating even more impact for all in 2025, building on 88 years of rich service and continuing to drive meaningful change for our communities.”

Image top. PCYC participation in Nations of Origin sporting tournaments; image centre: young people engaged in evening activities through the U-Nites program; image below: new PCYC Port Macquarie co-located at Hastings Secondary College.