Territory Families provides support services across child protection, domestic and family violence, youth justice services, multicultural affairs and senior’s recognition. Find out more
What we are doing
Expression of Interest for Membership - Minister's Advisory Council - Senior Territorians
Expressions of interest are being sought from the seniors community for seven members to join the Minister’s Advisory Council for Senior Territorians (MACST).
New Aboriginal Foster & Kinship Care Model Released
Territory Families has partnered with Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation to launch the new foster and kinship care model that will improve outcomes for Aboriginal children in care.
Cutting Youth Crime: New Darwin Youth Justice Centre Site Chosen
The Northern Territory Government has chosen a site for the new Darwin Youth Justice Centre.
Foster and Kinship Carer Award Nominations are now closed
The Foster and Kinship Carer Awards provide the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our valuable carers and the community of people who support children in out-of-home care.
Northern Territory Gender Equality Framework
The Northern Territory Government is developing a Northern Territory Gender Equality Framework and would like to hear from all Northern Territorians about how gender inequality affects their lives.
Territory Families Half Year Report
The Territory Families Strategic Plan 2017-2020: Half Year Report 1 July – 31 December 2018 shows that steady progress is being made to implement major reforms and improvements to services across child protection, domestic and family violence, youth justice services, senior’s recognition and multicultural affairs.
Transforming Out-of-home Care in the Northern Territory
Territory Families is implementing a new out-of-home care model that will transform the way the system currently operates.
Committed to improving youth justice in the NT
The Northern Territory Government is committed to implementing a range of youth justice initiatives to provide enhanced life outcomes for young people across the Northern Territory.
NT Seniors Recognition Scheme values senior Territorians
Northern Territory residents who are 65 years or older are eligible to receive an annual payment of $500 to use for travel, electricity or water.