Community support & safety

First Peoples

Information for and about First Peoples in Cairns. We acknowledge our region's Traditional Custodians and leaders, past, present and emerging.

Disability information

Find out about accessible parking, Disability Action Week, our braille and tactile street signage network or use Council's Access for All Directory.

Multicultural information

Fostering an inclusive, cohesive and connected community, Cairns has a diverse range of cultures, ethnicities and languages.

Youth in Cairns

Information for young people and about young people in Cairns, including events and ways young people can get involved in arts, sport and leadership activities throughout the city.

Community safety & CCTV

Cairns is a safe community where Council, the police service and many other agencies work together to prevent crime and promote harmony. We also maintain the CitySafe CCTV network.