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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School holiday fun is coming to Cooktown! ☀️🌦️

Join us for four mornings of activities for children and young people aged 5–17 years.

📅 First week of the school holidays
⏰ Daily from 9:00am–12:30pm
🍎 Morning tea provided
📍 See the poster for daily activities and locations

This is a drop-in event designed to keep local kids active, connected with their friends and involved in the community.

Please note: This is not a fully supervised event. Parents and carers must remain present with younger children and any child who may require supervision.

Can't wait to see you there 🙂
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School holiday fun is coming to Cooktown! ☀️🌦️

Join us for four mornings of activities for children and young people aged 5–17 years.

📅 First week of the school holidays
⏰ Daily from 9:00am–12:30pm
🍎 Morning tea provided
📍 See the poster for daily activities and locations

This is a drop-in event designed to keep local kids active, connected with their friends and involved in the community.

Please note: This is not a fully supervised event. Parents and carers must remain present with younger children and any child who may require supervision.

Cant wait to see you there 🙂

No need to leave the comfort of your home, join us for some assistance to create YOUR emergency plan that YOU can count on.

My Emergency Plan Virtual Workshop - Microsoft Teams
When: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 5:00pm
Passcode: HZ3fH7ub

Click the link and enter the passcode. No need to have the Teams App.
teams.microsoft.com/meet/410709416463597?p=EMkYyJJoE4QbIONBZV
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No need to leave the comfort of your home, join us for some assistance to create YOUR emergency plan that YOU can count on.

My Emergency Plan Virtual Workshop - Microsoft Teams
When: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 5:00pm
Passcode: HZ3fH7ub

Click the link and enter the passcode. No need to have the Teams App.
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/410709416463597?p=EMkYyJJoE4QbIONBZV

Love working with children and their families?

Position Vacant:

We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and uses their initiative. They need to communicate confidently and positively with parents, engage naturally with young children, and be willing to get involved and help with the practical running of playgroup.

Position details:
- Monday Cooktown Playgroup – Term 4
- Mondays, 8:30am–12:30pm
- Commencing 12 October for 8 weeks

Possibility of an orientation/introductory session in Week 10 of Term 3.

Give Heidi a call at our Centre for a chat! 0487 025 677
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Love working with children and their families?

Position Vacant:

We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive and uses their initiative. They need to communicate confidently and positively with parents, engage naturally with young children, and be willing to get involved and help with the practical running of playgroup.

Position details: 
- Monday Cooktown Playgroup – Term 4
- Mondays, 8:30am–12:30pm
- Commencing 12 October for 8 weeks

Possibility of an orientation/introductory session in Week 10 of Term 3.

Give Heidi a call at our Centre for a chat! 0487 025 677
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