Parent & Family Support & Family Support Counselling

About the program

This program assists families and is comprised of two separate aspects: Parent and Family Support Case Management and Family Support Counselling.

Case Management provides a high level of support to vulnerable and at-risk families for parents and extended families and their children aged 0-8.
Family Support Counselling provides a high level of counselling and support to people experiencing social, financial or emotional difficulties and other community members identified as vulnerable.

This program is flexible, nurturing and can be tailored to meet your families needs.

CDCC play group

We focus on your strengths with supportive care.

CDCC early learning

We are not here to judge you or tell you how to parent.

CDCC youth engagement

We are here to support you and walk with you in your families journey.

Have you been wondering...

  • How can our family deal with life changes?
  • Why is my child behaving this way?
  • How can I improve my parenting?
  • Am I meeting my child’s needs?
  • How can we manage our household better?
  • How can we prevent or deal with statutory Child Safety intervention?

Child Safety Intervention?​

If one or more of these questions applies to you, then Cooktown District Community Centre Parenting and Family Support services may be for you. We can help you with…

  • Confidential and flexible sessions for individuals and families
  • Advocacy, information and referral
  • Help with living skills, family/household management, social and personal development
  • Support in our office or at your home
  • Parenting education programs
  • Assistance in preventing entry or re-entry into statutory child protection system
  • Integrated healing and intervention activities

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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.
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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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📣REMINDER HAPPENING TODAY📣

Join our Emergency Management team for an informal chat about Disaster Risk Reduction. Catch up with friends, make new connections and exchange lived experiences. Respectful conversation within our close-knit community!

Friday 30th October
Upstairs, Sovereign Resort
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fore more information, please contact us on 4082 1400 or reception@cooktowndcc.org.au
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📣REMINDER HAPPENING TODAY📣

Join our Emergency Management team for an informal chat about Disaster Risk Reduction. Catch up with friends, make new connections and exchange lived experiences. Respectful conversation within our close-knit community!

Friday 30th October
Upstairs, Sovereign Resort
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fore more information, please contact us on 4082 1400 or reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

📣 COOKTOWN YOUTH - THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Young people aged 12-17 are invited to our FREE Youth Hangout & Have Your Say afternoon.

📅 Friday 13 November 2026
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
📍 Cooktown Events Centre

Come along after school for:

📸 Photo booth
🍕 Pizza and soft drinks
🎮 iDOR games
📱 This or That voting
💬 A chance to share your ideas for activities you’d like to see in Cooktown over the wet season

Bring your phone to join the voting!

It’s completely free and there’s no need to book, just turn up, bring your friends and have your say.

Please share and help us spread the word!
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📣 COOKTOWN YOUTH - THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Young people aged 12-17 are invited to our FREE Youth Hangout & Have Your Say afternoon.

📅 Friday 13 November 2026
⏰ 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
📍 Cooktown Events Centre

Come along after school for:

📸 Photo booth
🍕 Pizza and soft drinks
🎮 iDOR games
📱 This or That voting
💬 A chance to share your ideas for activities you’d like to see in Cooktown over the wet season

Bring your phone to join the voting!

It’s completely free and there’s no need to book, just turn up, bring your friends and have your say.

Please share and help us spread the word!
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