Bucking the trend – no Christmas joy for NT homeless as numbers rise again
December 18, 2019
More and more people are seeking support from specialist homelessness services in the NT, while fewer people over the past 12 months have been supported
As the Northern Territory’s peak housing body, NT Shelter advocates for appropriate and affordable housing for all members of the community, particularly disadvantaged groups and those on low to moderate incomes.
This section provides information and a one-stop-shop for the media on a range of affordable housing and homelessness issues
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Spotlight on housing challenges as 1,100 delegates meet in Darwin
August 26, 2019
1,100 delegates will be in Darwin this week for the National Housing Conference, providing a much needed focus on Australia’s growing deficit in social and
Budget cuts to front line homelessness services tarnishes housing infrastructure spend
May 7, 2019
Today’s Northern Territory Budget 2019-20 sets out a strong housing infrastructure program, including substantial investment in remote housing, but successful outcomes in these areas will
Homeless Territorians should not do budget heavy lifting
April 16, 2019
Despite strong evidence of chronic underfunding and rising client demand for services, homelessness and affordable housing organisations will be among the hardest hit by the