Community
16 June, 2024
Council and PCYC boxing on
PCYC Innisfail and Cassowary Coast Regional Council have joined forces to keep wayward youth on track.
The council has endorsed a new partnership with the PCYC through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at its last meeting.
Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood said the MOU underscored the council’s commitment to facilitating youth programs and recreational activities and working with community partners.
She said the purpose of an MOU was to provide a framework for a collaborative partnership between the council and PCYC as well as other stakeholders including Youth Justice and Queensland Police Service.
“Investing in our youth is investing in the heart of our community's future,” Cr Millwood said.
“This partnership will foster engagement and help support activities and initiatives, paving the way for a more vibrant and inclusive Cassowary Coast where every young person can thrive,” she said.
Youth club manager Sergeant Mick Maguire said PCYC valued their relationship with the council. He said PCYC was pleased to see the agreement formalised in their collaboration to encourage youth engagement on the Cassowary Coast.
“Further to the MOU, we’re thrilled to recently also receive news that our community grant application to fund our ‘after dark drop in’ program was approved by council and we were very pleased to host councillors and staff on Monday evening to see our programs in action.” Cr Millwood said the council was committed to providing long-term inclusive and sustainable socio-economic outcomes in the region.
