Youth Alcohol & Other Drug Early Intervention

About the program

RADIO provides young people in remote communities with:

  • Information and referrals
  • Supports to reduce Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) use
  • Coordinated case management
  • Help to improve social and emotional well being
  • Help to build connections with family and community
  • Connections to other service

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.

RADIO AOD treatment interventions are holistic and focus on connecting young people with local services to assist with:

  • Health
  • School and work
  • Getting along better with family
  • Housing
  • Education/training
  • Living skills development

RADIO comprises of a Senior Clinical Coordinator based at Youth Empowered Towards Independence (YETI) in Cairns and local Youth AOD Workers employed by partner agencies in the 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

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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

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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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