Youth Engagement Service

Do you or your friends or family aged 12-25 years need a bit of help?

The Cooktown District Community Centre’s Youth Engagement Service might be just what you are looking for.

Everyone goes through challenges at times.
CDCC may be able to help with some things straight away, and if we can’t, we can link you in with the best people to support you and assist you to set up these appointments.

This is a free and confidential service.

family support

We want young people to experience positive relationships with family and community.

CDCC early learning

We encourage young people to stay engaged in education, training and employment.

enabling young people

Our program aims to enable young people to lead healthy and violence free lives and have safe and stable places to live.

The Youth Engagement Service responds to the needs of vulnerable young people aged 12 to 25 years and provides the following supports informed by harm minimisation and empowerment frameworks.

  • Help with plans to reach your goals
  • Practical strategies toward independent living
  • Support to stay in school or training
  • Support if you are in trouble with the police
  • Court support
  • Assistance to set up appointments
  • Support if you are feeling down
  • Help if you are being hurt at home or elsewhere
  • Information, referral and advice

The Youth Engagement Service provides supports to match your individual needs.

  • Information about a range of youth issues relating to physical, social and emotional health and well-being
  • Needs assessments
  • Referral to community services
  • Outreach support
  • Financial assistance for important needs
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Under 3's Day is presented by Gungarde and supported by CDCC and our local community. See the flyer for details. ... See MoreSee Less

Under 3s Day is presented by Gungarde and supported by CDCC and our local community. See the flyer for details.
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Do you need a No Interest Loan for Essential Items? Belinda from NILS will be in our centre on the following dates 22nd October & 19th November, see flyer for further details! ... See MoreSee Less

Do you need a No Interest Loan for Essential Items? Belinda from NILS will be in our centre on the following dates 22nd October & 19th November, see flyer for further details!
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Good morning Cooktown Community, a client of ours is in need of a single bed and mattress in good condition. If you can help out with a donation please give our office a call: 4082 1400.
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