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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🎄☕ 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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