The PCYC Napranum team is celebrating the completion of a $1 million upgrade of club infrastructure that will increase its ability to deliver youth programs on western Cape York. Photo: Supplied.
The completion of a $1 million facility upgrade is poised to give the PCYC Napranum team greater capacity to deliver much-needed youth programs in the western Cape York community.
The upgrade was finished in mid-December, just in time for Christmas, and includes new youth and social spaces, new covered outdoor areas and security upgrades throughout the building.
PCYC Queensland chief executive officer Phil Schultz said the club’s capacity to deliver youth programs would increase as a result of the upgrade, with the entire Napranum community set to feel the positive effect.
“Having these upgrades finished is great news for us and for the Napranum community, increasing the reach of our youth programs in 2025 and beyond,” he said.
Club manager Sergeant Rhonda Spence echoed the PCYC boss’ sentiment, saying the upgraded facility would be used to support youth with everything from fun activities to mentoring and homework.
“It will greatly help us provide areas where we can provide solid foundation to equip our young people with the skills to effectively lead and communicate, while also supporting to build trust with each other to plan for their success in life and to be the future leaders of Napranum,” she explained.
“These new spaces will give us the opportunity to bring in agencies to deliver leadership courses, cultural dance and workshops, community events, deliver our homework club program, and to allow our young people to express their feelings and dreams through art and spaces to yarn.
“It is also about having spaces that they can feel safe; physical and emotional, feeling comfortable with a sense of belonging.”
Minister for Sport and Racing Tim Mander said the Napranum works were part of $67m in upgrades and new builds to more than 20 PCYCs across the state.
“There are significant upgrades either under way or completed at PCYCs in places like Yarrabah, Napranum, Aurukun, Palm Island and Mornington Island, in addition to six new PCYCs being built at Beaudesert, Caloundra, Mareeba, Pimpama, Rockhampton and Sandgate,” he said.
“The improved spaces will cater to hundreds of programs that keep young people active and engaged in their communities, while putting them on the track to leading productive, fulfilling lives.”
The club has new youth and social spaces, new covered outdoor areas and security upgrades as part of the $1m facelift. Photo: Supplied.
