$5000 donation gives boost to Rockingham PCYC
Announcement posted by WA Police & Community Youth Centres 24 Jun 2015
Rockingham Shopping Centre supports local youth crime prevention program
Rockingham Shopping Centre has pledged a $5000 donation this week is support of Rockingham PCYC’s successful Weld to Life Program.
The Weld to Life Program is an intervention program for young people who have committed an offence or are at risk of offending. Participants graduate with a Certificate 1 in Metals and Engineering and a Certificate 1 in Wider Opportunities for Work. They learn both the technical and work-ready skills needed to avoid the Juvenile Justice System and transition to an apprenticeship.
“It amazing to see how young people’s life are turned around by being in a practical environment where they learn ownership, respect and how to work as a team,” said The Hon Phil Edman MLC, who has been a long term supporter of the program.
Weld to Life has an 80% success rate in stopping juvenile repeat offences among participants and received the 2009 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Award. Centre Manager of the Rockingham PCYC, Marilyn Chircop, helps coordinate the program.
“The program has a great influence on the young people and this contribution enables us to ensure they have the safe equipment needed to participate in the program,” Marilyn said.
The $5000 donation will purchase new overalls, safety boots, equipment and food needed to support the next intake of participants.
“We are very excited to be a part of such a worthy and community focused program. Hopefully our support can assist in embedding worthy change for juvenile offenders in our community,” Mr Graham Hahn, Centre Manager at the Rockingham Shopping Centre, said.
“I have seen from the beginning the effects this program has on young people’s lives and how much has been achieved through the dedication and passion of those involved. It is great to see this hard work financially supported,” Mr Edman concluded.
The Weld to Life Program is an intervention program for young people who have committed an offence or are at risk of offending. Participants graduate with a Certificate 1 in Metals and Engineering and a Certificate 1 in Wider Opportunities for Work. They learn both the technical and work-ready skills needed to avoid the Juvenile Justice System and transition to an apprenticeship.
“It amazing to see how young people’s life are turned around by being in a practical environment where they learn ownership, respect and how to work as a team,” said The Hon Phil Edman MLC, who has been a long term supporter of the program.
Weld to Life has an 80% success rate in stopping juvenile repeat offences among participants and received the 2009 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Award. Centre Manager of the Rockingham PCYC, Marilyn Chircop, helps coordinate the program.
“The program has a great influence on the young people and this contribution enables us to ensure they have the safe equipment needed to participate in the program,” Marilyn said.
The $5000 donation will purchase new overalls, safety boots, equipment and food needed to support the next intake of participants.
“We are very excited to be a part of such a worthy and community focused program. Hopefully our support can assist in embedding worthy change for juvenile offenders in our community,” Mr Graham Hahn, Centre Manager at the Rockingham Shopping Centre, said.
“I have seen from the beginning the effects this program has on young people’s lives and how much has been achieved through the dedication and passion of those involved. It is great to see this hard work financially supported,” Mr Edman concluded.