RADIO provides young people in remote communities with:
RADIO builds regional youth AOD connections and ensures young people are supported as they move across communities and between Cairns, Cape York and Torres regions.
If you know of a young person, between the ages of 12-25, who would benefit from a supportive empowering approach to reduce, cease or become safe with their alcohol and drug use contact RADIO.
Referrals can be made by any government or non-government agency, community member, family and/or young person.
RADIO is committed to client confidentiality and informed consent processes.
Contact your local RADIO workers:
Cooktown District Community Centre
Ph: 07 4082 1400
Email: intake@cooktowndcc.org.au
Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation
Ph: 0467 375 747
Email: admin@gungarde.com.au
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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🎄 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beck Lingard Chantal Andrew Brooke Prior Hollie Walker Nic Nic
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! ... See MoreSee Less
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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, 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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This event sounds like lots of fun!