Cocos Islands Youth Council (CIYC) was formed recently 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.


CIYC members Asmidah and Yati facepainting the kids during Australia Day celebrations



Banners in the Terrace Project in 2008


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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..



CIYC assisting IOT Health Services staff in the International Blue Light Disco



Assisting the Shire with the relocation and cleaning of the Pulu Kokos Museum

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