About Us
The Port Kembla Youth Project is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1981, that provides information and support to young people aged 12-24. Our programs focus on providing opportunities for skills development, engagement, mentorship and resilience building, recognising the social issues and cultural diversity of our local area.
PKYP is governed by a management committee that consists of people in our community from diverse professions and backgrounds.
Our History
Port Kembla Youth Project was founded in 1981 by community leaders as there was a desperate need to engage the youth in positive behaviours and there wasn’t a youth service in the area at the time. For over 40 years, PKYP has been developing and implementing early intervention and prevention programs that focus on engagement of vulnerable young people from various cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, providing a range of activities.
Community Impact 2022
8,211
Young people have been supported through our programs
42%
Participants are from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds
12-24yo
Our programs & resources are specially designed for diverse youth
Make a donation.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on government funding, partnerships and support from the community to support our programs and activities.
Your support makes a big difference to the lives of vulnerable young people in our community, by increasing our resources so we are able to offer more to young people in need. Thank you for your wonderful generosity, it is much appreciated!
If you wish to make a donation, please click the button below or get in touch with the team.
“I like attending PKYP programs because I get to meet new and exciting people, as well as talk about my health and wellbeing. We also get to talk about the different programs that we can possibly do for our communities and the people in it.” – Participant
“This was an amazing experience, and I am glad I was asked to participate. Thanks to these programs, I have learnt new skills and abilities.”
“As a young person, Port Kembla Youth Project gave me a sense of independence and accomplishment. I love that my daughter attends programs at PKYP and I hope she collects as many good memories as I did. Congratulations for 40 years of service!”
“I like chance to ask questions and learning at lot of things. I feel excited I make new friends. I learn where to help.”