Projects That Make a Difference
Through coordinated support, developmental crime prevention and community-led initiatives, our projects help create positive pathways for young people across Tasmania.
Community-Led Solutions for Better Outcomes
PCYC Tasmania works with communities, government and partners to develop initiatives that strengthen protective factors around young people. Through coordinated support, positive youth development and evidence-informed approaches, our projects help young people remain connected to their communities and positive pathways.
Community-Led Solutions
Supporting communities to identify local challenges, build partnerships and develop practical responses that create positive outcomes for young people
Coordinated Systems of Support
Bringing together schools, government, community organisations, families and local services to ensure young people have access to the support, opportunities and connections they need to thrive
Developmental Crime Prevention
Delivering evidence-informed initiatives that strengthen protective factors, build resilience and help young people stay connected to positive pathways before problems escalate
Our initiatives combine community-led action, coordinated support and developmental crime prevention to create lasting positive change for young people and communities
Reset Opportunities for Youth (ROY) Project
The ROY Project is a statewide early intervention initiative that helps young people build confidence, resilience, life skills and positive connections through mentoring, experiential learning, adventure-based activities and community engagement. Designed to strengthen protective factors and create positive pathways, the program supports young people to thrive at school, in their communities, and into the future.
Community Connect
Community Connect is PCYC Tasmania’s framework for building community-led systems of support around young people. By bringing together families, schools, services, businesses, community organisations and local leaders, Community Connect strengthens collaboration, coordinates support and creates positive pathways that help young people thrive.
Reset Opportunities for Youth (ROY)
Building Confidence, Connection and Opportunity
The ROY Project is an evidence-informed early intervention initiative that supports young people aged 10-17 to build confidence, resilience, life skills and positive connections to their communities. Delivered across Tasmania in partnership with Regional PCYC clubs, the program combines mentoring, experiential learning, adventure-based activities, vocational exploration, and community engagement to help young people stay connected to education, develop positive relationships and create pathways to a brighter future.
Grounded in strengths-based and trauma-informed practice, the ROY Project focuses on building protective factors around young people through positive experiences, skill development and meaningful participation. Independent evaluation found the program improved confidence, problem-solving, teamwork, community connection and participants’ ability to handle challenging situations, while also contributing to reductions in police contact following participation.
Community Connect
Building Community-Led Systems of Support for Young People
Community Connect is PCYC Tasmania’s community-led framework for bringing people, organisations and communities together to strengthen opportunities for young people and prevent pathways into the youth justice system. Rather than creating new services, Community Connect focuses on identifying local strengths, connecting existing resources and coordinating collective action to achieve better outcomes for young people.
Using a simple approach of Identify, Connect, Collaborate, Act and Adapt, Community Connect can be applied at the individual, cohort or community level to address challenges such as education engagement, employment pathways, family support, community safety and youth participation. The model builds on what is already working, strengthens local partnerships and helps communities develop sustainable solutions that keep young people connected, engaged and supported.
PCYC Infrastructure
PCYC Tasmania is reimagining how community infrastructure can support young people. Rather than focusing on owning and maintaining facilities, we are building a flexible network of youth-focused spaces, community hubs, recreation centres and shared-use facilities that maximise access, participation and community impact.
Our approach focuses on delivering programs and positive outcomes where they are needed most, ensuring young people can access safe, welcoming and connected spaces in their own communities.
Our Infrastructure Priorities:
Looking Ahead
Our long-term vision is a network of modern, community-based facilities and partnerships that enable PCYC programs and services to reach more young people across Tasmania. By focusing on access, collaboration and community need, we are creating spaces that strengthen connections, expand opportunities and support positive outcomes for future generations.
