My way: youth program for remote Cape York communities

• Reach:

  QLD

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Not specified

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The My way project began in 2004 and took place in the Cape York Peninsula area of Queensland. It was run by Queensland Police and Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC). The project aimed to:

• support Indigenous adolescents and their families
• prevent or reduce at-risk, innapropriate behaviours
• lower the prevalence of problems experienced by young people (for example truancy and criminal activity).

The project used structured activities to help Indigenous adolescents obtain social, emotional, ethical and physical competencies. Young people were engaged in team and individual skills-development activities including sports, art and crafts, cultural and youth development.

An early intervention and prevention model was developed as part of the project.

The project was funded by the Department of Family and Community Services.

Abstract adapted from Queensland Police and Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC)

Contacts

QPCYWA Indigenous Business Unit
PO Box 7419
Cairns QLD 4870
Ph: (07) 4040 4934
Fax: (07) 4031 4365

Links

• View information: Cape York PCYC - My Way
• View website: Cape York PCYC