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Territory Families celebrates emergency relief teams in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Marcus.
Territory Families is proud to acknowledge and thank the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers who have assisted with the welfare recovery effort in the wake of Cyclone Marcus.
Adoption Act Changes = Equality for Same-Sex and De facto Couples
Historic amendments to the NT Adoption of Children Act were passed in the NT Legislative Assembly in March, allowing same sex and de facto couples the right to legally to adopt children in the NT.
Tropical Cyclone Marcus recovery assistance
Financial assistance is now available for Territorian households connected to mains power that have been left without Power in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Marcus.
The Territory celebrates International Women’s Day’s 2018
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually across the globe on March 8, and recognises the contributions and achievements made by women worldwide.
New senior youth outreach staff join youth reform
The next step in the Northern Territory’s youth justice reform program was taken last week when the first group of Senior Youth Outreach and Re-engagement Officers (YOREOs) celebrated the completion of their five-week training.
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework
The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Reduction Framework 2018-2028 was launched at Parliament House last night. The Framework represents our ten year strategy to reduce domestic, family and sexual violence.
A shout out to all young people, community groups, sporting clubs and businesses across the Territory!
Foster and kinship carers are superheroes
More than 70 couples and individuals who provide foster and kinship care for Northern Territory children were recently recognised as foster care superheroes at award ceremonies across the NT.
Apply now for International Women's Day grants
Territory Families’ International Women’s Day grants program is now open for applications from organisations and individuals for events and activities to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2018.
First Territory Families annual report tabled in Parliament
Territory Families’ first annual report was tabled in Parliament yesterday evening by the Minister for Territory Families, the Hon. Dale Wakefield.