Financial Case Worker Budgeting Advice

Are you or your family experiencing a crisis or facing financial hardship?

If you are in an emergency financial situation and need assistance to access essential services, we can help.

We can assist with planning your budget and assist you in working through your financial difficulties.

Talk to our Financial Case Worker who can assist you or refer you to other services that are available to help you improve your financial situation.

Budgeting advice

We aim to provide assistance that builds the capacity of our communities and to respond to the needs of people of all ages within them.

This is a free and confidential service, providing outreach to Cooktown, Wujal Wujal & Laura.

We can assist with a variety of issues including:

  • Developing a workable budget
  • Building a plan to pay for essentials such as food, rent and utilities
  • Understanding bills and accounts
  • Saving money
  • Accessing phone company hardship programs
  • Accessing government concessions
  • Accessing financial services
  • Referrals for more complex financial issues and financial counselling
  • Housing applications
  • Emergency & crisis relief
  • Community Education

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)

No Interest Loans are for the purchase of essential goods and services such as vehicle repairs, educational essentials, medical or dental expenses, household items and essentials

You are eligible if:

  • You have a Health Care Card / Pension Card or earn less than $45,000 a year after tax ($60,000 for couples or people with dependants).
  • You have lived at your current or previous address for at least 3 months.
  • You can show that you have the capacity to repay the loan.

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πŸŽ„ Christmas Is Coming! πŸŽ„

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.

πŸ“… 7–11 December 2026
πŸ•£ 8:30 am–3:00 pm daily
πŸ“ 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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πŸŽ„ Christmas Is Coming! πŸŽ„

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.

πŸ“… 7–11 December 2026  
πŸ•£ 8:30 am–3:00 pm daily  
πŸ“ 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.

πŸ“… Friday 13 November
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
πŸ“ Cooktown Events Centre

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

No bookings neededβ€”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.

πŸ“… Friday 13 November  
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm  
πŸ“ Cooktown Events Centre

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

No bookings neededβ€”just turn up!

πŸŽ„β˜• TEA, TALK & TRIVIA β˜•πŸŽ„

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

πŸ“… Wednesday 2 December 2026
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm
πŸ“ 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:
πŸ“ž 07 4082 1400
πŸ“§ e.meehan@cooktowndcc.org.au

Please let Emma know of any dietary requirements when booking.
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πŸŽ„β˜• TEA, TALK & TRIVIA β˜•πŸŽ„

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

πŸ“… Wednesday 2 December 2026  
⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm  
πŸ“ 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:  
πŸ“ž 07 4082 1400
πŸ“§ e.meehan@cooktowndcc.org.au

Please let Emma know of any dietary requirements when booking.

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This event sounds like lots of fun!

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