‘Braking the Cycle’.. again!
‘Braking The Cycle’ collected its fourth Australian Road Safety Award on Tuesday night, having been successful in 2012 and 2013. The program has also previously won three State Road Safety Awards.
Braking the Cycle is a Learner Driver Mentor Program developed by PCYC with Government support which provides local disadvantaged youth the opportunity to obtain their licence with the support of a volunteer mentor.
At the Awards Dinner held on Tuesday at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast ‘Braking the Cycle’ was strong enough to win the prestigious Australian Road Safety Excellence Award for showing ongoing commitment to road safety.
The programs nominated in this Category must have shown consistent growth and achievement in delivering road safety outcomes in their community region or organisation.
PCYC was acknowledged as a leader in this field for their commitment to supporting young people in the community.
BTC encourages equity for young people in the attainment of core life and employment skills, increases road safety awareness, and provides role models and community support for young people. BTC was developed in consultation with State and Federal Governments and other partners and has been successfully delivered with outstanding results in nine PCYC Branches across Queensland.
It’s also received positive media and community exposure and support.
BTC mentors act as driving supervisors, enabling the disengaged youth to complete the 100 mandatory log book hours required before a licence test can be undertaken.
Demand continues to exceed supply for participation in the Program across the State.
The Program addresses significant road safety, community and social issues.
The PCYC Team are ecstatic with this win and special thanks must go the all of the program sponsors and the fabulous volunteer mentors and staff who have made the multi award winning Program so successful.
