Upcoming events

  • Mabo Day

    Mabo Day is celebrated on June 3rd each year to commemorate the life of Eddie Koiki Mabo and the 1992 Mabo decision. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2026, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

  • Coming of the Light

    The Coming of the Light commemorates the adoption of Christianity across the Torres Strait islands. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2026, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant Dates Flyer.

  • NAIDOC Week

    NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of […]

  • International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

    The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2026, see […]

  • Indigenous Literacy Day

    Indigenous Literacy Day aims to raise awareness about the educational struggles faced by Australia's First Nations communities. For more information on culturally significant dates for 2026, see CheckUP’s Culturally Significant […]

  • OneNQ: Jobs and skills community event – Cooktown

    Cooktown Events Centre 3 May St, Cooktown, Qld, Australia

    Join us for an evening of food, fun and yarning about jobs and skills opportunities in and around Cooktown and surrounding regions. Everyone is welcome, including job seekers, employers, and […]

    Free
  • OneNQ Loss and Grief Workshop – Cooktown

    Cooktown Events Centre 3 May St, Cooktown, Qld, Australia

    Grief touches everyone at some point, whether through the death of a loved one, a major life change, or supporting someone else through their own loss. This free, Cooktown and surrounds community based workshop is designed to help you build a genuine understanding of loss and grief, and walk away with practical strategies and resources […]

    Free
  • OneNQ Self-Care and Mental Wellbeing Level 1 Workshop – Cooktown

    Cooktown Events Centre 3 May St, Cooktown, Qld, Australia

    Looking after everyone else is easier when you've got a plan for looking after yourself first. This workshop gives you the knowledge, skills and resources to build an individualised self-care and mental wellbeing plan, with simple, realistic strategies you can weave into daily life. This workshop is delivered by CORES™ Queensland (Community Owned Response to […]

    Free
  • OneNQ Suicide Intervention Training – Cooktown

    Cooktown Events Centre 3 May St, Cooktown, Qld, Australia

    Suicide affects communities right across Queensland, and everyone has a role to play in prevention. This full day training is designed to give you the essential skills and resources to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide, and to respond with confidence and care. This training is delivered by CORES™ Queensland (Community Owned […]

    Free