Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation

02/06/2026

A massive thankyou to Cook Shire Council Cooktown Re-enactment Association James Cook Museum, Cooktown, Queensland Cooktown History Centre and Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation
We appreciate your input and support in THE STORIES THAT SHAPED US information Session. A sincere and heartfelt appreciation to our elders who shared their stories and truths. Reconcilliation Week is a wonderful opportunity to aknowledge and share our local history.

01/06/2026

Pop on down to the Gungarde Hall any time from 10am -2pm today. THE STORIES THAT SHAPED US and our community. 10am - 2pm today Yummy food, Historical stalls and storytelling. All welcome!! See you soon😊

20/05/2026

12/05/2026

❤️🖤💛 SAVE THE DATE – STORIES THAT SHAPED US ❤️🖤💛

As part of National Reconciliation Week 2026, Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation is coordinating a special community event called Stories That Shaped Us on Tuesday 2 June at the Gungarde Hall.

The event aims to bring people together through storytelling, shared histories, culture and connection — embracing this year’s NRW theme, ALL IN.

Gungarde is currently inviting community groups, organisations and local people who would like to be involved in shaping or participating in the event to get in touch.

Cook Shire Council is proud to support this initiative alongside other local groups and organisations.

📅 Save the date: Tuesday 2 June
📍 Gungarde Hall

Interested in being involved?
Contact Melissa at Gungarde for more information.

Read more about National Reconciliation Week activities happening across the week at 👇 https://www.cook.qld.gov.au/2026/05/11/were-going-all-in-for-national-reconciliation-week-2026/

06/05/2026

Join Knowmore Legal Service for a Community Info Session & BBQ in Cooktown 🍴

📅 Friday, 8 May 2026
⏰ 11:00am
📍 92 Charlotte Street Cooktown - Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Knowmore provides free and independent legal advice about compensation and redress options, including:
• National Redress Scheme
• Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme
• State-based Victims of Crime Compensation Schemes

Everyone is welcome. Come along for a yarn and a free BBQ.

23/04/2026

Gungarde staff working Beyond the Baseline with Preston Campbell and Josh Slabb. Staff explored communication, culture, problem solving, teamwork and resilience in a fun and interactive workshop. Thank you to Preston and Josh for yarning with us, sharing your wisdom, culture and life experiences with us.😊

19/04/2026

Good morning everyone,
We will be closed this Wednesday due to staff training.
We apologise for any inconvenience.