Today Mission Australia have released the Youth Mental Health and Homelessness Report, detailing the high correlation between mental health issues and homelessness in Australia’s young people. You may have also seen the NT News’ article, which picked up on the…
Read moreAhead of Homelessness Week, NT Shelter has been working with H Hotels in Darwin to collect unused toiletries and other items for donation. Read the NT News article here!
Read moreMission Australia’s Youth Survey is the largest survey of its kind in Australia. Government, academics and communities all use it to develop policies and programs for young Australians. The survey has been conducted annually since 2002 and aims to identify both the values and…
Read moreThis year, NT Shelter is offering our members sponsorship of up to $500 per organisation, to assist with the development and running of activities for Homelessness Week. In keeping with this year’s theme of ‘Action through Innovation’, tell us about…
Read moreNT Shelter’s Jun 2017 Housing Factsheet, with data as of Dec 2016, is now available. We have worked with Central Australian Policy analyst Jonathan Pilbrow to examine a range of data derived from the Real Estate Institute of the Northern…
Read moreOne in 30 people in the NT received homelessness assistance during 2015-16, according to new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Read more here.
Read moreDate: 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…
Read moreWhat’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.
Read moreNational 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…
Read moreCheck 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…
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