COMMUNITY FACILITY OPTIONS
Built with your Community, for your Community.
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
We have a transformative impact in every community we serve. We are built by the community, for the community – we’re a place where everyone belongs. Our belief in young people channels their energy, creates positive change, and builds healthy habits. Our people, programs and activities promote self-discovery and improvement in every way.
We serve more than 70 communities across NSW through our 66 Recreational Community Clubs and 17 OOSH Care services (6 of these are in PCYC Clubs, and 11 are in schools). We are present in remote communities like Broken Hill and Bourke, regional centres like Port Macquarie and Bathurst and metropolitan areas like Blacktown and Auburn. In addition to our sport and community activities, we provide a suite of life-changing youth programs that help solve contemporary social youth issues, transforming the lives of more than 11,000 young people every year.
WE’RE PROUD OF WHO WE ARE
We are a registered charity, focused on youth and have existed for more than 87 years. We are the largest provider of community sports and recreational facilities in NSW. We empower the rising generation to reach their potential through Police and community partnerships.
PCYC makes every effort to engage with, and positively influence youth and their communities through sport, recreation, education, leadership, First Nations, Pasifika and other cultural programs. We work with at-riskyouth to break the cycle of disadvantage through crime prevention, vocational education, youth capacity building, youth agency and social responsibility programs, to change the life outcomes of thousands of young people each year.
SAFETY AND COMMUNITY MATTER TO US
We are a trusted provider of safe and inclusive environments for youth and their community. We are uncompromising in our commitment to child-safety and safeguarding. Providing safe spaces for children and young people to learn, thrive and be active is our highest priority.
Our commitment to empower young people to reach their potential, while strengthening the holistic wellness of entire communities is what matters to us. We are youth focused, so the community benefits.
OUR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
We are Australia’s most experienced developer and operator of community recreation and court sports infrastructure. We design with effective spatial modeling to ensure operational efficiencies that consistently deliver sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.
We offer five core facility/club models, they are:
(greenfield)
Upgrade (brownfield)
Multiple- multi-functional competition sports courts. (Minimum of 2 courts)
Metro Co-located Regional and Remote
multi-functional competition sports courts. (Minimum of 2 courts) Multiple- multifunctional noncompetition sports court.
Regional to National Sports Competitions
– minimum
300sqm
Community Rooms for meetings and education – minimum of 2 Community Rooms for meetings and education – minimum of 1 Community Rooms for meetings and education – minimum of 1
Youth Hub and access to Police Youth Engagement Officers (YEO)
Hub and access to Police Youth Engagement Officers (YEO) Youth Hub and access to Police Youth Engagement Officers (YEO) Carparking 100 – 150 spaces Carparking 20 – 50
We pride ourselves on consistently providing a set of core deliverables across all our facility options and these include:
• An integrated sport and recreational facility with PCYC Staff on-site full-time with mission support from NSW Police Youth Command.
• Provide a community sport, recreational and vocational facility where youth and the community feel safe.
• Designed to meet current and emerging youth and community activities demand to build community resilience and positive social interaction.
• Delivering Police and Social Justice programs that get young people active, employment ready and prevents crime by and against young people.
• Access to Police YEO’s who work closely with young people, specifically at-risk youth to prevent and reduce crime by and against young people through through mentoring, advice and tailored programs.
• Respond to current and future community requirements and demand through a future proofed principle design outcome.
• Provide low cost, affordable services to the community capable of offering hardship memberships.
• Effective design solutions for the benchmark integrated, energy efficient, multi-purpose facility.
• Engage and coordinate with community services for improved community outcomes.
• Integrate for schools and sports clubs.
• Conference, Event, and performance mode capability.
Kiosk/Café
WHAT WE OFFER
Our community and recreation activities and social impact programs
Gymnastics, and Extreme Activities
• Court and Auto Exercise programs
• Rehabilitation and Health programs
• All age multidisciplinary gymnastics classes and programs
• School Sport programs
• Extreme Sports – parkour, ninja, bounce, climbing
Indoor Sports, Events and Performance
• Multi-Sports (basketball, netball, futsal, badminton, pickleball, volleyball etc)
• Conference & Community event facilities
• School programs
• Spectator circulation and viewing
Health and Wellness
• Allied Health Consulting – mental health, physiotherapy, health, and wellbeing
• Strength, Conditioning and Fitness
• Active and Passive Group Fitness
Operations and Police
• Access to Police – Youth Command and Engagement Officers
Consulting Room
• Staff and Youth Breakfast Programs
Circulation
• Foyer and reception areas
• Competition participation marshalling areas
• Youth Hubs
• Accessible, safe and cohesive connectivity between areas
OOSH Program
• According to Department or Education operational requirements
• Responding to current and forecasted demography
Youth Empowerment Programs
• Establish a strong working relationship with local Police, service providers and youth within the community.
• Provide activities to divert young people away from engaging in criminal or antisocial behaviour, in an environment that is safe, rewarding, challenging and age appropriate.
• Reduce boredom and/or the opportunity for youth to engage in anti-social behaviour.
Community, Education and Training
• Community meeting spaces
• Police programs
• Safer Driver and Traffic Offenders courses
• Kids Homework Hub
• State of the art communications, audio/ visual capability
• Develop leadership and positive choice capacity, through a variety of diversionary methods including, activities/initiatives/events; positive role-modelling; increased school attendance; positive social behaviours; potential pathways to employment and/or future employment; culturally relevant and socially inspired sporting competitions and events.
• Offer transportation to program participants, to increase opportunities for access and engagement of those who are geographically isolated and/or are without means of transportation.
• Increase participation and engagement through sporting activity.
• Encourage whole-of-community participation, promoting inter-generational connection, with a primary focus on young people.
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SUSTAINABLE NEW PCYC WAGGA WAGGA
Project Delivery by: PCYC NSW on Local Government land
Funding Bodies: Federal Government, State Government, Local Government
Project Timeline: 2021 - 2022
Project Description: This brand new PCYC Club contains the following features and facilities:
• 4 x Indoor multi-sports courts
• 2 x multi-purpose activity spaces
• Gym/Fitness space
• Dedicated OOSH space
• Youth Hub
• Café
• Event, training and meeting rooms
• Police and administration offices
• Accessible amenities
• Undercover car parking
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This design is frugal, sustainable and high performing. It’s rewarding to partner with PCYC and contribute to their Mission of youth empowerment.
Michael Jones Project Architect, AJ&C
SUSTAINABLE UPGRADE
PCYC HAWKESBURY
Project Delivery by: PCYC NSW on Council land
Funding Bodies: State Government, Local Government/Council contributed existing facility
Project Timeline: 2023 - 2024
Project Description: This brand new PCYC Club was an integrated refurbishment with an existing building and now contains the following features and facilities:
• 6 x Indoor multi-sports courts
• Gymnastics space
• Gym/Fitness space
• Multi-purpose activity spaces
• Youth Hub
• Café/Kiosk
• Event, training and meeting rooms
• Access to Police Youth Engagement Officers
• Police and administration offices
• Accessible amenities
• Open air car parking
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This facility is the best in Sydney - it can hold State and Regional Competitions and it has a state-of-the-art fit out and air conditioning!
Stacy O’Toole Hawkesbury District Basketball Association
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SUSTAINABLE METRO PCYC REDFERN
Project Delivery by: PCYC, Homes NSW, and Bridge Housing
Funding Bodies: Bridge Housing and Homes NSW
Project Timeline: Construction 2025 - 2026
Project Description: Redfern Place is a concept build that will be part of a significant social and affordable housing development, which will include the replacement of the PCYC that has served the Redfern Community for more than 65 years. This state-of-the-art redevelopment will take place on just 1800 sqm of land, yet will provide approximately 3500 sqm of gross floor area. This PCYC will contain the following features and facilities:
• 1-2 x Indoor multi-sports courts
• 1 x gymnastics centre
• Gym/Fitness space
• Numerous multi-purpose spaces for community
• Youth Hub
The new PCYC will be an anchoring building in the Redfern Place development, responding to the tight urban site with an innovative multi-storey configuration.
A celebratory stair provides clear movement through the building, providing access to a diverse set of activities and spaces for community.
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Andrew Burns
Project Architect, Architecture AND
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CO-LOCATED PCYC PORT MACQUARIE
Project Delivery by: PCYC NSW in joint venture with School Infrastructure NSW on DOE-owned land
Funding Bodies: State Government, School Infrastruture NSW
Project Timeline: 2023 - 2024
Project Description: This brand new PCYC Club contains the following features and facilities:
• 2 x Indoor multi-sports courts
• Gymnastics space
• 3 x multi-purpose activity rooms
• Gym/Fitness space
• Youth Hub
• Café/Kiosk
• Event, training and meeting rooms
• Police and Administration offices
• Accessible amenities
• Undercover car parking
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This is a lighthouse model, for positively empowering, connecting and engaging ALL our community through education, sport and recreation.
Deputy Principal, Hastings Secondary College
Geoff Duck
REGIONAL AND REMOTE PCYC WALGETT
Project Delivery by: PCYC NSW on Crown Land
Funding Bodies: State Government, State Government, Local Government
Project Timeline: 2021 - 2022
Project Description: This brand new PCYC Club contains the following features and facilities:
• 1 x Indoor multi-sports court
• Gymnastics space
• Gym/Fitness space
• Youth Hub
• Café/Kiosk
• Training and meeting rooms
• Police and Administration offices
• Accessible amenities
This new PCYC has created a safe and inclusive environment for our young people. The facilities and design present the opportunity for police to forge healthy relationships with our local young people and community.
Kate Connaughton Youth Officer, Crime Prevention Unit (Walgett)
PCYC programs and activities have a ripple effect. It’s a place where young people are actively inspired to find themselves and their way in life. The whole community is shaped, stimulated and strengthened. PCYC – it’s shaped by locals to be life changing, for all.
OUR FOOTPRINT
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PCYC Community Clubs Metro Clubs Regional Clubs Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care Services
900,000+ 11,000+
Visitations every year
VISION
PCYC NSW is Australia’s pre-eminent youth organisation working with Police and the community to empower young people to reach their potential.
Young people have their lives transformed every year through our PCYC Youth programs
We get young people active in life. We work with young people to develop their skills, character and leadership. We reduce and prevent crime by and against young people.
Resilience, Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Community.
OUR PARTNERS AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Sustainable New – PCYC Wagga Wagga PCYC NSW Partners
PCYC NSW Development Partners
• MBA Excellence in Construction Awards (State) Sporting Facilities $20m-$25m (Lipman Construction)
• MBA Regional Excellence in Building Awards – Riverina Region Commercial Projects Over $15m (Lipman Construction)
• Australian Institute of Architects - 2023 NSW Architecture Awards Commendation - Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture (Lipman Construction)
• Consult Australia Small Business Excellence Year 2022
– Joint Winner (GEOTRON – Engineering Consultants)
• 2023 NSC Australian Sport, Recreation, and Play Innovation Awards - Finalist for Sports and Leisure facility Design (AJC Architects)
• 2023 Master Builders Association Winner Excellence in State Building Community (AJC Architects)
• 2023 Australian Institute of Architects Commendation for COLORBOND® (AJC Architects)
Sustainable Upgrade – PCYC Hawkesbury
• Consult Australia Small Business Excellence Year 202324 – Winner (GEOTRON –Engineering Consultants)
Regional and Remote – PCYC Walgett
• 2022 NSW Master Builders Association Award for Excellence in Construction Sporting Facilities up to $10M (Carfax Commercial Constructions)
• 2022 Community Facility of the Year (NSW/ACT Region) Award from Parks & Leisure Australia (AJC Architects) ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
The PCYC NSW takes great pride in creating facilities designed by communities and for communities. We would love to partner with you to strengthen community connection, increase inclusion and improve the health and wellbeing of young people and society in general.
Thank you and get in touch
Mr Ben Hobby CEO