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Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award
The Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award and exhibition celebrates the significant contributions senior Territorians make to our community and recognises outstanding Territory artists.
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.
Review of Northern Territory concessions
On the 2 May 2017, the Northern Territory Treasurer announced $33 million dollars for a new Northern Territory Concessions Scheme.
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.
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.