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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We’re Hiring – Youth Case Manager (YES)

Want to make a real difference for young people and be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team?

CDCC is looking for a Youth Case Manager to support young people across Cooktown, Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura.

At CDCC, you’ll be part of a strong, collaborative team that values flexibility, genuine connection and supporting each other to do this work well.

• Work directly with young people and their family
• Provide case management and coordinated support
• Deliver outreach, centre-based support and group programs
• Build strong, positive connections that support real change

We’re looking for someone who understands and connects with young people, and works in a professional, trauma-informed, culturally safe and ethical way.

📍 Based in Cooktown (travel required)
🕒 Fixed term contract

📄 For the PD: phone Reception 40821400 or email reception@cooktowndcc.org.au
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We’re Hiring – Youth Case Manager (YES)

Want to make a real difference for young people and be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team?

CDCC is looking for a Youth Case Manager to support young people across Cooktown, Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura.

At CDCC, you’ll be part of a strong, collaborative team that values flexibility, genuine connection and supporting each other to do this work well.

• Work directly with young people and their family
• Provide case management and coordinated support
• Deliver outreach, centre-based support and group programs
• Build strong, positive connections that support real change

We’re looking for someone who understands and connects with young people, and works in a professional, trauma-informed, culturally safe and ethical way.

📍 Based in Cooktown (travel required)
🕒 Fixed term contract

📄 For the PD: phone Reception 40821400 or email reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

🌿 DFV Counsellors – 2 Positions Available

CDCC is seeking two DFV Counsellors (Male and Female Roles) to join our team, working across Cooktown, Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura.

This is an exciting and meaningful opportunity for the right person to be part of a community-based and led service doing work that matters. You’ll be joining a team that is supportive, experienced and genuinely committed to working alongside community in a respectful and practical way.

We’re looking for capable, grounded practitioners who are drawn to this work and can build strong, genuine connections. People who can sit with complexity, work collaboratively, and stay focused on safety, accountability and respectful practice, with an appreciation for local context, community connection and cultural knowledge.

Our work is guided by a trauma-informed, culturally safe and victim-survivor centred approach, with a strong focus on achieving safer outcomes for individuals and families.

Essentials:

• Current Driver License (outreach required)
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated understanding of, or experience in, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling or related fields
• Skills in risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response

What we offer:

- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Ongoing professional development and learning
- Flexible, family-friendly workplace
- Generous salary packaging

📍 Cooktown (outreach required)
For more details or a chat about the position -
📞 07 4082 1400
📧 reception@cooktowndcc.org.au
or apply through
🔗 www.seek.com.au/job/91363061?tracking=SHR-IOS-SharedJob-anz-1
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🌿 DFV Counsellors – 2 Positions Available

CDCC is seeking two DFV Counsellors (Male and Female Roles) to join our team, working across Cooktown, Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura.

This is an exciting and meaningful opportunity for the right person to be part of a community-based and led service doing work that matters. You’ll be joining a team that is supportive, experienced and genuinely committed to working alongside community in a respectful and practical way.

We’re looking for capable, grounded practitioners who are drawn to this work and can build strong, genuine connections. People who can sit with complexity, work collaboratively, and stay focused on safety, accountability and respectful practice, with an appreciation for local context, community connection and cultural knowledge.

Our work is guided by a trauma-informed, culturally safe and victim-survivor centred approach, with a strong focus on achieving safer outcomes for individuals and families.

Essentials:

• Current Driver License (outreach required)
• Current Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated understanding of, or experience in, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling or related fields
• Skills in risk assessment, safety planning and crisis response

What we offer:

- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Ongoing professional development and learning
- Flexible, family-friendly workplace
- Generous salary packaging

📍 Cooktown (outreach required)
For more details or a chat about the position - 
📞 07 4082 1400
📧 reception@cooktowndcc.org.au
or apply through 
🔗 https://www.seek.com.au/job/91363061?tracking=SHR-IOS-SharedJob-anz-1

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