Parent & Family Support & Family Support Counselling

About the program

This program assists families and is comprised of two separate aspects: Parent and Family Support Case Management and Family Support Counselling.

Case Management provides a high level of support to vulnerable and at-risk families for parents and extended families and their children aged 0-8.
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.

This program is flexible, nurturing and can be tailored to meet your families needs.

CDCC play group

We focus on your strengths with supportive care.

CDCC early learning

We are not here to judge you or tell you how to parent.

CDCC youth engagement

We are here to support you and walk with you in your families journey.

Have you been wondering...

  • How can our family deal with life changes?
  • Why is my child behaving this way?
  • How can I improve my parenting?
  • Am I meeting my child’s needs?
  • How can we manage our household better?
  • How can we prevent or deal with statutory Child Safety intervention?

Child Safety Intervention?​

If one or more of these questions applies to you, then Cooktown District Community Centre Parenting and Family Support services may be for you. We can help you with…

  • Confidential and flexible sessions for individuals and families
  • Advocacy, information and referral
  • Help with living skills, family/household management, social and personal development
  • Support in our office or at your home
  • Parenting education programs
  • Assistance in preventing entry or re-entry into statutory child protection system
  • Integrated healing and intervention activities

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πŸŽ„ Christmas Is Coming! πŸŽ„

Join our School Holiday Club for five days of festive fun, friendship and Christmas creativity! From crafts and a pool outing to a Hawaiian Christmas celebration, cookie making and a movie, there’s plenty to look forward to.

πŸ“… 7–11 December 2026
πŸ•£ 8:30 am–3:00 pm daily
πŸ“ Cooktown Events Centre
🌟 Ages 5–12 (primary school children)

**Early bird bookings open 16 November!** Book by 22 November for $38 per child, per day. Standard price: $45 per day. All bookings close 30 November.
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πŸŽ„ Christmas Is Coming! πŸŽ„

Join our School Holiday Club for five days of festive fun, friendship and Christmas creativity! From crafts and a pool outing to a Hawaiian Christmas celebration, cookie making and a movie, there’s plenty to look forward to.

πŸ“… 7–11 December 2026  
πŸ•£ 8:30 am–3:00 pm daily  
πŸ“ Cooktown Events Centre  
🌟 Ages 5–12 (primary school children)

**Early bird bookings open 16 November!** Book by 22 November for $38 per child, per day. Standard price: $45 per day. All bookings close 30 November.

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What would YOU like to do in Cooktown over the wet season? 🌴🌧️

We want young people aged 12–17 to help choose the activities they would actually enjoy!

Join us for a FREE after-school Youth Hangout with pizza, soft drinks, a photo booth, iDOR games and This or That voting.

πŸ“… Friday 13 November
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
πŸ“ Cooktown Events Centre

Bring your phone, bring your friends and bring your ideas.

No bookings neededβ€”just turn up!
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What would YOU like to do in Cooktown over the wet season? 🌴🌧️

We want young people aged 12–17 to help choose the activities they would actually enjoy!

Join us for a FREE after-school Youth Hangout with pizza, soft drinks, a photo booth, iDOR games and This or That voting.

πŸ“… Friday 13 November  
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm  
πŸ“ Cooktown Events Centre

Bring your phone, bring your friends and bring your ideas.

No bookings neededβ€”just turn up!

πŸŽ„β˜• TEA, TALK & TRIVIA β˜•πŸŽ„

Cooktown’s senior community is invited to join us for a relaxed and festive morning of conversation, delicious morning tea and friendly trivia!

πŸ“… Wednesday 2 December 2026
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm
πŸ“ Cooktown Botanic Gardens, Nature's Powerhouse, Cooktown
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Come by yourself or join some friends and form a trivia team. It’s all about having fun, meeting others and putting your general knowledge to the test!

Places are limited and reservations are essential.

To reserve your place, please contact Emma:
πŸ“ž 07 4082 1400
πŸ“§ e.meehan@cooktowndcc.org.au

Please let Emma know of any dietary requirements when booking.
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πŸŽ„β˜• TEA, TALK & TRIVIA β˜•πŸŽ„

Cooktown’s senior community is invited to join us for a relaxed and festive morning of conversation, delicious morning tea and friendly trivia!

πŸ“… Wednesday 2 December 2026  
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm  
πŸ“ Cooktown Botanic Gardens, Natures Powerhouse, Cooktown  
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Come by yourself or join some friends and form a trivia team. It’s all about having fun, meeting others and putting your general knowledge to the test!

Places are limited and reservations are essential.

To reserve your place, please contact Emma:  
πŸ“ž 07 4082 1400
πŸ“§ e.meehan@cooktowndcc.org.au

Please let Emma know of any dietary requirements when booking.

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