About Cook Shire Community Directory
The Cook Community Directory covers the vast Cook Shire, which stretches across most of Cape York Peninsula and includes the historic township of Cooktown and remote communities like Laura, Coen and the coastal hamlet of Portland Roads. With an area larger than many countries, the shire encompasses tropical rainforest, savannah and rugged coastline. The directory provides contact details for health services, schools, Indigenous cultural organisations, environmental groups, tourism operators and council facilities, connecting residents, Traditional Owners and visitors with essential services throughout this expansive northern region.
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Health, emergency and welfare services in the Cook area include small health clinics, visiting doctors and specialists, crisis and counselling hotlines, accommodation support and welfare assistance programmes. The directory also lists community clubs and interest groups, arts and creative projects, sports and recreation clubs, youth programmes, cultural and migrant services, environmental groups and religious or philosophical organisations, alongside education, training and employment services. Because this shire is remote, many specialist services such as allied health care, legal assistance and disability or youth support are delivered by visiting providers or regional outreach, while local community organisations and volunteers offer daily support and cultural activities.
Cook Region Insights
Covering most of Cape York Peninsula, the Cook region features rainforests, savannahs and remote beaches, with Cooktown as its historic gateway. The area carries deep Indigenous significance and is famous for Captain Cook’s temporary repairs to the Endeavour in 1770. Locals recommend walking up Mount Cook for panoramic views over the Endeavour River and venturing to secluded Finch Bay to enjoy a quiet swim and beach picnic far from tourist crowds.
Cook Shire Council has an approximate area of 183,000 km².
It is within the state electorate of Cook.
Cook Community Directory
The directory provides up-to-date information for community organisations who provide services in the Cook area.
