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
Marlung-kari Child and Family Centre opens in Tennant Creek
Families of Tennant Creek now have greater access to vital support services with the opening of a new Child and Family Centre on the grounds of Tennant Creek Primary School.
2020-21 Prepaid cards are being issued this month
All eligible members of the NT Seniors Recognition Scheme will transition across to the prepaid card from July 2020, giving them greater flexibility and choice on how to spend their $500 annual payment.
Strengthening multiculturalism in the Territory
Territory Families recently launched the Multicultural Policy 2020-25, which outlines the objectives, outcomes and actions that will increase and strengthen multiculturalism in the NT.
What’s on these school holidays
Whether it is sports, film, horse riding, camping or even lip sync battles, young Territorians are spoilt for choice with hundreds of activities on offer across the NT during these June-July school holidays.
Extension of Northern Territory Seniors Recognition Scheme 2019-20 travel vouchers
We understand that some members may not have booked travel due to uncertainties relating to COVID-19.
Grants awarded to reduce domestic, family and sexual violence
The Northern Territory Government is funding 10 community organisations close to $3 million to support those experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.
Celebrate Generation Equality for International Women’s Day
Territorians can celebrate the achievements of women worldwide with a range of events taking place as part of International Women’s Day this week.
NT Seniors Recognition Scheme prepaid card launch
Approximately 1400 members of the NT Seniors Recognition Scheme have been issued a new prepaid card, giving them greater flexibility and choice on how to spend their $500 annual payment.
Creating Safer Communities: Community Youth Diversion Grants Announced
Community Youth Diversion (CYD) programs will be renewed in more than a dozen remote communities across the Top End and Central Australia following grants to new service providers.
Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) to be fully applied in 2020
The Equal Remuneration Order (ERO) for staff employed under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 will be fully applied in 2020.
New Youth Outreach Hubs
Territory Families has established a new Youth Outreach and Re-engagement Team (YORET) hub in the Palmerston CBD.