Cocos Islands Youth Council (CIYC) was formed in 2007. The Youth Council will be able to provide a unified representative voice in youth matters, with assistance from the Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, to improve the communication and cooperation between the community and the youth of Cocos Islands.
2020 CIYC Members fundraising at a Community Market Day
West Coast Eagles players, Nic Naitanui and Parris Laurie visit Cocos Islands Disctrict High School in 2022
The Council represents all youths on the Cocos on both Home and West Island communities. Since its’ formation the youths on island have been very active in involving themselves in planning and organising and also assisting other non profit organisations in organising community activities for our local people.
The Youth Centre is located in the Home Island Cyclone Centre. The Youth Council maintains the centre with regular clean ups, refurnishments and minor restorations of equipments. The youth centre is well utilised with the majority of them using this facility in some form or another.
The youth centre has many benefits for young people whom live on a remote small community it provides them with a sense of ownership and creates an environment in which they develop.
For further queries relating the CIYC please contact our Youth and Recreation Officer on
2022 Regional Arts Visit, Grace Barbe performing at Cocos Islands District High School
Members of the CIYC enjoy an unforgettable night of delicious food, a variety of games with prizes and lots of dancing to music, at the 2024 Youth Ball