People can experience homelessness as an isolated event, for long periods of time or in cycles which are difficult to break from. Homelessness causes social exclusion and further disadvantage.
Read MoreSocial housing is a subsidised form of rental accommodation available to people who meet the eligibility criteria, which typically include having a low or very low income. Social housing is made up of public and community housing.
Read MoreAboriginal housing in the Northern Territory has changed significantly over the last eight years particularly the way it has been delivered and managed. In the 1970s and 80s, many aboriginal housing organisations were set up to manage housing in communities as part of the push for self-determination.
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The Northern Territory’s critical lack of affordable housing and possible solutions will be the focus of local National Homelessness Week activities. Read our media release here.
The Prime Minister’s admission that a shortage of housing was the “biggest issue” in Tennant Creek is important and encouraging, according to affordable housing and homelessness peak body, NT Shelter. Read our media release here.
The release of today’s Northern Territory Budget 2018-19 provides a significant infrastructure spend for remote housing and is welcome news, according to peak affordable housing and homelessness body, NT Shelter. Read our media release here
On Youth Homelessness Matters Day, with 48.6% of homeless Territorians aged under 25, NT Shelter says that the focus must remain on youth homelessness. Read our media release here and see our youth homelessness infographic for more information.
An overall reduction in the number of homeless persons across the Northern Territory over the past five years is welcome news but numbers remain unacceptably high and provide a sobering reminder of the huge task ahead. Read our media release…
Mel at 104.1 Territory FM reckons our new ShelterMe website is a fantastic resource that you NEED to be familiar with and we couldn’t agree more! Check out the podcast to hear our EO Peter McMillan chatting to Mel about…
ShelterMe provides information to those seeking accommodation and support services and assists the sector as a referral tool. Shelter Me contains up to date information about accommodation and services throughout the NT, including crisis, transitional, short term, low cost, and supported accommodation, and other support services.