Canberra PCYC

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

At Canberra PCYC we believe every young person deserves the chance to experience positive opportunities, build confidence and feel supported. 💙

Across all of our programs, young people are provided with real life experiences that help shape brighter futures. From education support and life skills programs to cooking, teamwork and mentoring, we focus on helping young people grow both personally and socially.

We also know how important it is to get young people outdoors, active and connected. Whether it’s health and wellbeing activities, outdoor adventures, fitness, sport or community engagement, our programs are designed to create positive memories while building resilience, confidence and stronger connections.

Every day our team works hard to provide safe, supportive and empowering environments where young people can learn new skills, discover their strengths and realise their potential.

Because sometimes all it takes is one positive experience, one supportive mentor and one opportunity to change the direction of a young person’s life. 💫

12/05/2026

We have so many people in the community that donate not only funding to support charities across the region, but also their time
Friday our CEO Cheryl and Ops Manager Rikki had the honour of attending the Rotary Club of Gungahlin Aurora change over luncheon
The entire group do so much work to support the community
Thank you for walking beside us

12/05/2026

Register your expression of interest now!!

Turner One is officially open for registrations of interest 🏠

55 affordable rental homes in Turner, just minutes from the CBD. Designed for essential workers and young Canberrans who are being priced out of the private rental market.

A limited number of homes are available. Register your interest now: chcaustralia.com.au/pcyc-turner-one

09/05/2026

Register your interest now!

Turner One is officially open for registrations of interest 🏠

55 affordable rental homes in Turner, just minutes from the CBD. Designed for essential workers and young Canberrans who are being priced out of the private rental market.

A limited number of homes are available. Register your interest now: chcaustralia.com.au/pcyc-turner-one

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Yesterday marked an incredible milestone for the Turner One Development, with the official “Top Out” event celebrating how far this dream has come.
What many people don’t see is that this journey actually began over 8.5 years ago with a simple meeting held on the old Turner site between Cheryl O’Donnell (CEO, Canberra PCYC), Terry Shaw (Divercity) and former CHC CEO Andrew Hannan. Back then, it was just an idea and a shared vision — to create something that would genuinely change lives for young people and our community. Yesterday, standing on the roof of the building watching that vision become reality was a truly emotional and proud moment.
Once complete, Turner One will deliver 55 affordable apartments, including 10 dedicated homes for young people aged 16–24 who need safety, support and a pathway forward.
We were honoured to welcome so many incredible guests and supporters who have helped make this project possible, including Her Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn AC, representatives from CHC, Core Developments Australia, The Snow Foundation, ACT Government and Australian Government representatives, along with Minister Yvette Berry, Alicia Payne, David Pocock, Stephen Byron, Scarlet Gaffey Carolyn Ludovici, Megan Parsons, Paul Chapman, Nathan Dal Bon, Terry Shaw, Kate Wisbey, Vicki Williams, Andrew McIntosh, Canberra PCYC Board Members, and many others who have backed this vision from the beginning.
One of the most special moments of the day, however, had nothing to do with speeches or photos. It was seeing the smiles on the faces of the four young people from Canberra PCYC who thanks to the support from HILTI Tools and Core Developments Australia will soon begin work experience onsite during the fit-out stage of the development.
As CEO, that moment said everything.
Because this is why we do what we do every single day at Canberra PCYC. It’s about creating opportunities. It’s about giving young people hope, skills, confidence and pathways into employment and independence. It’s about building futures — not just buildings.
We also had one of our Catering Vans onsite with young people providing coffees, and the lunch. We can't wait for the Opening when we will have everyone who gave their time to get this off the ground there to celebrate with us
To everyone who has believed in this project over the past 8.5 years — From the Canberra PCYC Board, Cheryl, Rikki and team,thank you. The dream is finally coming alive. ❤️