The Harcourts Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant to PCYC North to support its Reset Opportunities for Youth (ROY) program, which works with young people across northern Tasmania to build confidence and develop positive relationships.
PCYC North is a not-for-profit sporting and recreational organisation.
Its youth programs focus on early intervention and diversion, working with young people aged 10 to 18 before challenges can escalate into disengagement or offending. Over the past seven years, the program has supported young people who may have experienced challenges including family violence, drug and alcohol abuse, fractured home lives, family criminal activity, living in care, poverty and negative peer influences.
The grant will support tailored programs including adventure-based resilience-building activities, real conversations and sessions delivered with collaborative partners.
For participants in the Year 10 RESET Pathways program, the vocational focus includes First Aid, White Card and Materials Handling, with the aim of encouraging students to continue to Year 12 or be better equipped to enter the workforce.
PCYC North currently has the capacity to deliver around three programs each school term, with the potential to reach more young people as additional resources become available.
The organisation recently transitioned from Launceston PCYC to PCYC North, reflecting its expanding regional reach.
Pauline Smith, Head of the Harcourts Foundation, said the program’s focus on early intervention aligned with the Foundation’s priorities.
“RESET is about giving young people the opportunity to build confidence, resilience and a sense of what is possible before challenges become harder to overcome,” she said.
“We know that having the right support and positive influences around you can make a significant difference, particularly during those important teenage years.”
Harcourts Tasmania Co-CEO Kate Littlejohn said supporting organisations working directly with young people was an important part of contributing to the local community.
“The strength of this program is that it doesn’t simply focus on where a young person is today,” Kate said.
“It gives them opportunities to discover their strengths, develop practical skills and see a positive pathway forward.”
The PCYC North grant comes as the Harcourts Foundation opens its latest funding round, with $100,000 available to eligible charities across Tasmania. Applications close at midnight on 3 November 2026.