PCYC’s Rock Revival Program delivers strong outcomes for at-risk young people, with support from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
2 July 2026
The Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centres (PCYC) and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder have highlighted the positive impact of the Rock Revival Program, a music-based early intervention initiative supporting at-risk young people across Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Funded through the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Annual Grant Program 2025/26, Rock Revival provides a structured and supportive environment where young people aged 13 to 17 can build confidence, connection and practical skills through music participation.
The program uses music as a tool for engagement, creating positive pathways for young people who may be at risk of disengagement. Through weekly sessions, participants develop skills across instruments including guitar, piano and drums, while also building teamwork, leadership and confidence in a safe and welcoming environment.
Rock Revival operates alongside PCYC’s established safeSPACE™ program, allowing young people to transition into music participation through trusted relationships already formed with youth workers and mentors. Sessions include low-pressure social connection, group check-ins and guided music instruction, helping create consistency and stability for young people experiencing disadvantage or instability.
PCYC Kalgoorlie Centre Manager Julie Beeson said the program has already had a meaningful impact on participants and the broader community.
“Music has a way of reaching young people that other programs sometimes can’t. For a lot of our safeSPACE™ participants, Rock Revival has given them a reason to show up, a group to belong to, and a skill they’re genuinely proud of. That connection is what keeps them coming back.”
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder provided $20,634.00 (excluding GST) to support delivery of the Rock Revival Program across the 2025/26 financial year. The funding directly supports transport, meals, music instruction and equipment, ensuring financial hardship or lack of transport is not a barrier to participation.
Mayor Glenn Wilson said the program shows what can be achieved when local organisations are
supported to respond directly to the needs of young people in our community.
“Not every young person connects with traditional programs, but as my previous career has shown, music has a unique way of breaking down barriers and reaching people in a different way and creating core formative memories,” Mayor Wilson said.
“Rock Revival gives young people the chance to try something new, build confidence, form friendships and stay connected to positive routines that can support them beyond the program.”
“Through the Community Grants Program, the City is proud to support initiatives that genuinely make a difference and give young people more opportunities to feel involved, supported and connected to the community.”
