Youth Engagement Service

Do you or your friends or family aged 12-25 years need a bit of help?

The Cooktown District Community Centre’s Youth Engagement Service might be just what you are looking for.

Everyone goes through challenges at times.
CDCC may be able to help with some things straight away, and if we can’t, we can link you in with the best people to support you and assist you to set up these appointments.

This is a free and confidential service.

family support

We want young people to experience positive relationships with family and community.

CDCC early learning

We encourage young people to stay engaged in education, training and employment.

enabling young people

Our program aims to enable young people to lead healthy and violence free lives and have safe and stable places to live.

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.

  • Help with plans to reach your goals
  • Practical strategies toward independent living
  • Support to stay in school or training
  • Support if you are in trouble with the police
  • Court support
  • Assistance to set up appointments
  • Support if you are feeling down
  • Help if you are being hurt at home or elsewhere
  • Information, referral and advice

The Youth Engagement Service provides supports to match your individual needs.

  • Information about a range of youth issues relating to physical, social and emotional health and well-being
  • Needs assessments
  • Referral to community services
  • Outreach support
  • Financial assistance for important needs

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⏰ REMINDER! ⏰

Don't forget to bring your completed entry for the Design Your Dream Job Business Card Competition to the Cooktown State School Careers Day tomorrow!

📅 Careers Day: Thursday 11 June 2026
📍 Drop your entry into the decorated competition box at the event.

🏆 One lucky winner will receive a $100 voucher to spend at any local business in the Cooktown district!

If you haven't started yet, there's still time to complete your design. We can't wait to see all the creative career ideas from our local students.

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⏰ REMINDER! ⏰

Dont forget to bring your completed entry for the Design Your Dream Job Business Card Competition to the Cooktown State School Careers Day tomorrow!

📅 Careers Day: Thursday 11 June 2026
📍 Drop your entry into the decorated competition box at the event.

🏆 One lucky winner will receive a $100 voucher to spend at any local business in the Cooktown district!

If you havent started yet, theres still time to complete your design. We cant wait to see all the creative career ideas from our local students.

Good luck everyone! 🌟

#Cooktown #CooktownStateSchool #CareersDay #DreamJob #Competition #FutureCareers #CommunitySupport

Want to be better prepared for disasters?

We’re bringing practical, local workshops to Cook Shire, Hope Vale & Wujal Wujal to help you:
✔ Prepare yourself and your family
✔ Keep local organisations running
✔ Strengthen community coordination

📞 4082 1400
📧 reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

Keep an eye out for workshop dates!

Assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

#DisasterPreparedness #FNQResilience
Queensland Reconstruction Authority National Emergency Management Agency
Cook Shire Council
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Want to be better prepared for disasters?

We’re bringing practical, local workshops to Cook Shire, Hope Vale & Wujal Wujal to help you:
✔ Prepare yourself and your family
✔ Keep local organisations running
✔ Strengthen community coordination

📞 4082 1400
📧 reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

Keep an eye out for workshop dates!

Assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

#DisasterPreparedness #FNQResilience
Queensland Reconstruction Authority National Emergency Management Agency
Cook Shire Council

🎉 EARLY BIRD BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

🌟 CDCC School Holiday Program 🌟

Looking for fun these school holidays?

✅ Primary school aged children
✅ Monday to Friday
✅ Book individual days or the whole week
✅ Games, crafts, adventures & more

📍 Cooktown Event Centre

🚨 Limited spots available. Secure your child's place today!

#CDCCSchoolholidayprogram #Cooktownkids #Cooktownfamilies #Schoolholidayfun #kidsactivities
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🎉 EARLY BIRD BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

🌟 CDCC School Holiday Program 🌟

Looking for fun these school holidays?

✅ Primary school aged children
✅ Monday to Friday
✅ Book individual days or the whole week
✅ Games, crafts, adventures & more

📍 Cooktown Event Centre

🚨 Limited spots available. Secure your childs place today!

#CDCCSchoolholidayprogram #Cooktownkids #Cooktownfamilies #Schoolholidayfun #kidsactivities
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