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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Would you know what to do if an emergency affected your home or family? 🌧️🔥

Join us for a FREE My Emergency Plan Workshop at the Ayton Tin Shed and create a practical emergency plan tailored to you and your household.

During the workshop, we’ll help you:

✅ Understand the risks in your local area
✅ Identify any personal or additional support needs
✅ Create a clear plan to help keep you and your household safe

Upcoming workshops run from 10am–12pm on:

📅 Wednesday 29 July
📅 Wednesday 5 August
📅 Tuesday 11 August
📅 Wednesday 12 August

Lunch is provided, but bookings are essential.

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
📞 Call 4082 1400
📧 Email reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

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Would you know what to do if an emergency affected your home or family? 🌧️🔥

Join us for a FREE My Emergency Plan Workshop at the Ayton Tin Shed and create a practical emergency plan tailored to you and your household.

During the workshop, we’ll help you:

✅ Understand the risks in your local area
✅ Identify any personal or additional support needs
✅ Create a clear plan to help keep you and your household safe

Upcoming workshops run from 10am–12pm on:

📅 Wednesday 29 July
📅 Wednesday 5 August
📅 Tuesday 11 August
📅 Wednesday 12 August

Lunch is provided, but bookings are essential.

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
📞 Call 4082 1400
📧 Email reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

Emergencies can happen quickly. Taking a couple of hours now to prepare could make all the difference when it matters most. Please share this post with your Ayton family and friends! 💚

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Please note our office will be closed this Friday, 31st July, for Professional Development. For emergencies, please call 000.
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