Two Queensland institutions have come together to deliver much needed positive outcomes for Queensland families by building safer, healthier communities for young people to thrive. P&Cs Qld has been supporting P&Cs to deliver positive outcomes for students in state schools for more than 77 years while PCYC Queensland has been creating safer, more connected environments for Queensland’s young people and families since 1948.
P&Cs Qld CEO Scott Wiseman said the new partnership was an exciting collaboration set to deliver much-needed support for Queensland families. “Every parent has heard of PCYC and the important work they do to support families across Queensland,” Mr Wiseman said. “We know many parents will already know about this wonderful organisation, PCYC, with many having some experience with their programs as children. Who hasn’t been to a Blue Light Disco?”
However, Mr Wiseman said PCYC now offered many more incredible programs that supported families and helped keep children on the right track and in education. “We are proud to be working with this trusted organisation,” he said. “Our values are aligned and complement our own mission at P&Cs Qld to give “every child every chance” to succeed in education and in life through fostering parental and community engagement in a thriving and successful education system.”
“We have the platforms to promote not only their programs targeting students but also to deliver important information to parents that will help them develop knowledge and skills to become positive role models to their children and in the school and wider community.”
Mr Wiseman said the partnership had already delivered dividends with PCYC Queensland a major sponsor of the recent P&Cs Qld Stare Conference on the Gold Coast. “This important conference brought together P&C members and parents from across the state together to connect, learn, network and share their success stories.”
“Talking of success stories, PCYC also sponsored several of our prestigious annual P&C Awards, which celebrated the dedicated and hard-working P&Cs and the work they do to support state school to give every child every chance to succeed in education and in life.“I’m looking forward to seeing where this partnership will take us,” Mr Wiseman said.
PCYC CEO Phil Schultz said PCYC Queensland was delighted to be embarking upon a partnership with P&Cs Qld. “The two organisations are aligned in purpose and values – and, importantly, our commitment to the young people in our community, Mr Schultz said. “I know that working together, we can make great strides in creating safer, more connected environments for Queensland’s young people and families.
“This collaboration is about building stronger bridges between school communities and the opportunities available to their members at PCYC clubs across the state. “We know that when young people are engaged, active, and supported, they thrive. “We also know that communities are strongest when we work together—when parents, schools, police, youth workers, and volunteers come together with shared intent. “I look forward to some great collaboration ahead,” he said.
Submitted By:
Karl Brien, Marketing and Communications Manager,
P&Cs Qld
Email: karl@pandcsqld.com.au
