Commonly known as CDCC. CDCC is a neighbourhood centre, a place of connection, belonging, participation and inclusion.
Our office is based in Cooktown on the traditional lands of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people. We deliver government-funded and self-funded programs which provide general community support including referrals for local services, food and financial assistance (Emergency Relief, No Interest Loan Scheme), and seniors and family support services. We are an independent, community based non-profit and registered charity delivering community and social services to the Cooktown, Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura region. Our service leverages local resources to make local communities better for everyone. CDCC provides tangible support and assistance to local communities, particularly people and groups who face hardship and vulnerability.
Children develop a strong sense of belonging, being & becoming when they are nutured and connected to their family
Transition Support Workers help ensure you and your child are supported throughout the many transitions which occur from 0-8 years old.
The Youth Engagement Service responds to the needs of vulnerable young people aged 12 to 25 years and provides the following supports informed by harm minimisation and empowerment frameworks
This is a free and confidential service providing outreach to Cooktown, Wujal Wujal, Laura and Hope Vale.
Family Support Counselling provides a high level of counselling and support to people experiencing social, financial or emotional difficulties and other community members identified as vulnerable.
RADIO provides young people in remote communities with:
The 60’s & Better Program offers a range of social, physical and educational activities for seniors in our community.
We can assist with planning your budget and assist you in working through your financial difficulties.
Are you interested in a career in community services? CDCC provides a supportive and flexible work environment. Great people, great experiences! Click here for information on our current vacant positions.
You can help CDCC in lots of ways. You can volunteer, make a financial donation, donate children’s toys that are new or in excellent condition, you can donate women’s clothes that are in excellent condition, or maybe you have furniture or bedding to donate to a family in need? If you are keen to help out, please call or email us for a chat so we can give you the details you need to get involved reception@cooktowndcc.org.au or (07) 4082 1400
If you would like to get in touch, have an inquiry about our services or have general questions then you contact us here. Please complete the form with your name, contact details, and what you would like information about and we’ll get back to you soon.
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On behalf of Beacon Strategies and Cook Shire Council, we invite parents, carers, families, community members, and local organisations to join in for informal drop-in sessions to discuss the current and future childcare needs of our community.
This is an opportunity to share your ideas, experiences, and suggestions. They want to hear what is working well, what challenges families are facing, and what you believe is missing when it comes to childcare and early years services.
Your feedback is invaluable and will help guide future planning and conversations with service providers, government agencies, and community partners.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, carer, employer, educator, or simply interested in supporting local families, we encourage you to come along, have a chat, and be part of the conversation.
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We have had some generous donations given to CDCC for the community, including women's and children's clothes, a baby carrier, books, DVDs, kitchen items and kids soft toys.
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