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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Date: Date: August 3rd & 4th 2017 (2 Day Course) Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm Price: $750.00 plus GST Venue: Barbara James House 9 Mirambeena Street, The Gardens Darwin NT 0820 There are only 5 places remaining so book in TODAY. This course targets…
What’s in a name? When it comes to homelessness, the answer could be of considerable importance. New research looks at whether people accessing crisis accommodation see themselves as homeless, and what difference that self-applied label makes to their wellbeing. Read more here.
National Shelter, Community Sector Banking and SGS Economics have released key findings from the Rental Affordability Index, showing that rental affordability has dropped in all metropolitan areas across Australia, except Perth. You can access the report, and an interactive map showing…
Check Out and Register for Darwin Community Legal Services (DCLS) Law Week Event ‘Blacklisted in the NT.’ Its free. Tenancy Databases, bringing parity to NT Legislation. At this event, Darwin Community Legal Service will present a report with case studies…
Today we share with you the news that our Executive Officer, Tammy White, is leaving NT Shelter, having been offered an exciting opportunity with the Northern Territory Government. The Board and staff wish Tammy all the very best in this next…
The Snapshot was undertaken over the weekend of 1-2 April 2017 (Snapshot weekend). The Snapshot found that affordable rentals for any single person on government pensions were essentially non-existent. In Northern Territory, ACT and WA there were no affordable…
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.