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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NT Shelter calls on the Commonwealth and Territory governments to get on with the job of finalising an ongoing, long term partnership agreement for remote housing, and give our communities the certainty that their housing needs will be addressed. Read…
NT Shelter welcomed the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics in relation to the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill. We drew the Standing Committee’s attention to the depths of the homelessness and housing challenges being…
The release yesterday of the Specialist Homelessness Services Annual Report 2016-2017 by the Australian Government’s Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) paints a sobering picture of the work that needs to be done in the NT to address the needs…
On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, NT Shelter calls for further short term crisis accommodation capacity across the Territory. Read our media release here
Thank you to all members and guests who attended our AGM yesterday afternoon. It was a great opportunity to share with you our achievements over the last 12 months, and our plans for the coming year. Thank you also to…
New or continuing members of NT Shelter are invited to renew their membership for the 2017-18 financial year. Your membership supports our work towards affordable and appropriate housing for all Territorians. To apply for, or renew your membership, head to…
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.