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SENIOR ACCOMMODATION

At Cook Shire Council, we have a commitment to prioritising the well-being of our older community members in remote areas.                                                                                   

 One of the ways we achieve this is by providing equitable access to aged care housing while maintaining legislative compliance.

As part of this commitment, we provide and manage 12 low-cost, long-term rental units designed for independent living, offering safety, security, and affordability. These units, comprising one-bedroom duplexes with a communal garden, to cater to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community.

Coral Sea Endeavour Lodge, Senior Accomdation
Senior lady in the sun holding an apple.
Kitchen in the senior unit at Endeavour lodge
Senior man holding an Ipad while smiling
Discover Our Units

Endeavour Lodge: Six of these units are available through Council. When a Council unit becomes available, expressions of interest applications are advertised in local media.

Coral Sea: Six units are allocated to applicants recommended by the Department of Veteran Affairs Cooktown RSL Sub-Branch waitlist.

Eligibility Criteria

For Coral Sea Units: Contact the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Cooktown RSL Sub-branch Welfare and Pensions Officer to request a letter of recommendation. Applicants are also required to submit an Application for House Assistance to Cook Shire Council.

For Endeavour Lodge Units: Applicants must meet specific criteria, including residency, age, independence, and eligibility for housing assistance.

PLEASE NOTE: With the exception of Certified Assistance Dogs (Certificate of Authenticity must be provided with your application), strictly no other pets are allowed on the premises.

Applicants are also required to have a legally executed Will in place.

Application Process

To apply for a Council unit, complete the Application for Housing Assistance form along with supporting documents. Your application will be assessed based on eligibility criteria, and if successful, you’ll be placed on a housing waiting list.

Please note that priority is given to low-income applicants and those with high needs.

With the exception of Certified Assistance Dogs (Certificate of Authenticity must be provided with your application), strictly no other pets are allowed on the premises.

For Further Information

For inquiries or assistance with the application process, contact our Senior Housing Officer by phone on (07) 4082 0500 or email at mail@cook.qld.gov.au. We assure you that all applications are treated with confidentiality and sensitivity.