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There are so many ways you can support the work of CheckUP and our vision of better health for the people and communities that need it most.
View allLooking 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 Eliminating Suicide) as part of their work supporting communities across Far North Queensland.
You’ll explore:
- What self-care really means, beyond the buzzwords
- The five dimensions of wellbeing: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual
- How to identify your own early warning signs of burnout or overwhelm
- Building a self-care plan that’s realistic for your life and routine
- Simple daily habits that support long term mental wellbeing
This workshop pairs well with the Loss and Grief Workshop running earlier the same day, but also works as a standalone session for anyone wanting practical tools for their own wellbeing.
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue: Cooktown Events Centre, 3 May St, Cooktown
Transport: Free bus from Hope Vale, departing Hope Vale approximately 8:30am and leaving Cooktown approximately 4:45pm (same bus as the earlier session that day)
CPD: This session can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development hours
Please note: This workshop is open to all community members. Crisis support is not provided as part of the session. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or triple zero (000) in an emergency.
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 you can use straight away.
This workshop is delivered by CORES™ Queensland (Community Owned Response to Eliminating Suicide) as part of their work supporting communities across Far North Queensland.
You’ll explore:
- What grief looks and feels like, and why everyone experiences it differently
- Common myths about grief and why they can get in the way of healing
- Practical ways to support yourself through loss
- How to support family, friends or community members who are grieving
- Where to find further help and resources when needed
This session is open to everyone, whether you’re processing your own grief, supporting someone close to you, or working in a role where you regularly encounter loss and bereavement.
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm (lunch included)
Venue: Cooktown Events Centre, 3 May St, Cooktown
Cost: Free
Transport: Free bus from Hope Vale, departing Hope Vale approximately 8:30am and leaving Cooktown approximately 4:45pm
CPD: This session can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development hours
Please note: This workshop is open to all community members. Crisis support is not provided as part of the session. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or triple zero (000) in an emergency.
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 health and community services workers.
Caritta’s food truck will be onsite serving pizza while you connect with local employers and training providers including:
- Cape York Country University Centre
- Cooktown District Community Centre
- CDCC, Early Years Learning and Family Wellbeing
- Queensland Ambulance Service
- IGA Cornetts Cooktown
- SWC Training
- Skills Generation and Skills Hub, vocational education and training solutions
Find your pathway into local work and discover how you can kick start a career in health and community services.
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