Fit 4 Work program brings a cubby to Mogo

The latest intake of participants to the PCYC's Fit for Work program have brought a smile to the faces of the young ones at Mogo Primary with their installation of a cubby house.

Above: Senior Constable Greg Curry, Nigel Bell and PCYC Youth worker Caine Brierley. Nigel Bell from Batemans Bay Bunnings store donated the cubby house to the Fit 4 Work program and the ten keen participants (below) delivered the finished construction with the support of Todd Chatfield and Darren Leonard from Katungul AMS

Above: Holden Dunne, potential foreman, reading the instructions supported by Todd Chatfield

Above: Mogo Primary students enjoying the assembled cubby house PCYC NSW is a registered charity, who's mission is to empower young people to reach their potential through Police and community partnerships.

With over 65 clubs across the state, PCYC provides quality activities and programs in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

The PCYC NSW aim is to engage with, and positively influence our 70,000+ youth members through mainstream sport, recreation, education, leadership and cultural programs.

In addition, they work with at-risk youth to break the cycle of disadvantage through crime prevention, vocational education, youth capacity building and social responsibility programs to change the life outcomes of over 1500+ youth per year.

The current ten week term is focused around construction, work sites and the skills that might assist as part of the bushfire rebuild across the community with the reinforcements of other practicalities such as a CPR and First Aid Course, writing resumes, computer orientation and refreshers in Maths and English. Senior Constable Greg Curry of the PCYC said of the program that while many in the program are indigenous it is a program that is open to the broader community.

This term of Fit for Work participants have already enjoyed an excursion to Bawley Point to meet up with two prominent local Yuin men offering their insights into country and the cultural significance of the region. This term's graduation will be held on the 1st April with a smoking ceremony and traditional dancers with Term 4 commencing soon after.