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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🎄☕ 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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This event sounds like lots of fun!

📣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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