PCYC Innisfail and Cassowary Coast Regional Council working together to support youth initiatives

Council has endorsed a new partnership with Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Innisfail through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Local Government meeting held last Thursday, 23 May.

The MOU between Council and PCYC underscores Council’s commitment to facilitating youth programs and recreational activities and working with community partners.

Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood said the purpose of an MOU is to provide a framework for a collaborative partnership between Council and PCYC as well as other stakeholders including Youth Justice and Queensland Police Service.

"Investing in our youth is investing in the heart of our community's future,” Mayor Millwood said.

“This partnership will foster engagement and help support activities and initiatives, paving the way for a more vibrant and inclusive Cassowary Coast where every young person can thrive."

Youth Club Manager, Sergeant Mick Maguire shared his enthusiasm the endorsement of the MOU with Council - “We value our relationship with Council and are pleased to see this agreement formalise our collaboration to encourage youth engagement in the Cassowary Coast,”

“Further to the MOU, we’re thrilled to recently also receive news that our community grant application to fund our ‘After Dark Drop In’ program was approved by Council and we were very pleased to host Councillors and staff on Monday evening to see our programs in action.”

Council is committed to providing long-term inclusive and sustainable socio-economic outcomes using a place-based, community-first approach as outlined in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Advocacy Plan 2023

For further information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.