Youth Engagement & Support
Support tailored for young people aged 12-15 years
Grounded in harm minimisation and empowerment frameworks, CDCC’s free, confidential Youth Engagement Service helps young people navigate life's challenges. We provide immediate support and specialist referrals focused on family connection, education, employment, and securing safe, healthy living environments.
Goals & Independence
Personalized goal planning, assistance setting up appointments, and practical strategies toward independent living.
Education & Training
Tailored guidance, advocacy, and hands-on support to help you stay engaged in school or training programs.
Legal & Police Support
Confidential advocacy, court support, and direct assistance if you are in trouble with the police.
Safety & Emotional Care
Safe, confidential support when feeling down, immediate help if you are being hurt, and connection to expert advice.
How we support you
Health & Wellbeing Guidance: Information on youth issues relating to physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
Assessments & Referrals: Personalized needs assessments and direct links to community services.
Outreach & Financial Aid: Mobile outreach support and financial assistance for essential needs.
Youth Alcohol & Other Drug Early Intervention
RADIO delivers comprehensive care to young people in remote communities while strengthening regional AOD networks to keep youth supported as they transition across communities and between the Cairns, Cape York, and Torres regions.
Guidance & Referrals
Essential information, service navigation, and seamless referrals to connect you with the right support.
Health & Wellbeing Support
Focused strategies to reduce Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) use and strengthen your overall social and emotional wellbeing.
Coordinated Care
Dedicated case management working alongside you to ensure all your support services operate seamlessly together.
Family & Community Connection
Practical help to build strong family relationships, re-engage with your culture, and feel connected to your community.
Holistic Wellbeing & Growth
RADIO AOD treatment interventions are holistic and focus on connecting young people with local services to assist with:
Health
School & Work
Stronger Family Ties
Education & Training
Housing
Living Skills Development
Regional Network & Partnerships
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.
Empowering youth across the region.
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.