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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🎄 Christmas Is Coming! 🎄

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.

📅 7–11 December 2026
🕣 8:30 am–3:00 pm daily
📍 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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🎄 Christmas Is Coming! 🎄

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.

📅 7–11 December 2026  
🕣 8:30 am–3:00 pm daily  
📍 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.

📅 Friday 13 November
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
📍 Cooktown Events Centre

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

No bookings needed—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.

📅 Friday 13 November  
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm  
📍 Cooktown Events Centre

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

No bookings needed—just turn up!

🎄☕ TEA, TALK & TRIVIA ☕🎄

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

📅 Wednesday 2 December 2026
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm
📍 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:
📞 07 4082 1400
📧 e.meehan@cooktowndcc.org.au

Please let Emma know of any dietary requirements when booking.
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🎄☕ TEA, TALK & TRIVIA ☕🎄

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

📅 Wednesday 2 December 2026  
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm  
📍 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:  
📞 07 4082 1400
📧 e.meehan@cooktowndcc.org.au

Please let Emma know of any dietary requirements when booking.

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