The (BFM 87.6) - PCYC Radio Program

BFM 87.6

In February 2003 the Beenleigh PCYC started on an ambitious project to establish a working FM radio station at our Alamein Street premesis so that we could offer a voice to the youth of our community.

The initial plan was to set up a training program so that the station could be run by the young members, and we did that with the commencement of our Radio Club program. Sixteen young people between 14 and 30 years of age undertook our first training program and it was an instant success with incredible achievements being made by everyone who was part of the Radio Team.

WFD Radio

With this success under our belt we decided to introduce a different component to the running of the station with a Commonwealth Government Work for the Dole program. Long term unemployed people were given the opportunity to help run the station and take part in a twice weekly show called 'The Hype' (previously V.I.P). This was a huge success as well.

School Radio

With the growing popularity of our training program, we found that there was an ever increasing number of High School students enrolling in the program. To accomodate for this increase in popularity we started our School Radio Program.

An invitation was sent to all the local High Schools, and groups of students from each school undertook the training. The intention - to go back to school after the training and set up their own Radio Studio that links back to our main studio, and the kids go live to air without them leaving their individual Schools. The school radio program is still in the setup process and looks very exciting.