The department provides services in affordable and accessible housing, local government and community development across the Northern Territory.
What we are doing
New 24/7 short-term accommodation centre in Darwin
A new 24 hour 7 day a week accommodation centre will open in Darwin from 5 June 2020 for a two month period to provide over-flow accommodation for visitors requiring short-term accommodation.
ITSNT interpreters help Australian citizens return home
Our Interpreting and Translating Service NT (ITSNT) team say they’re honoured to have been a part of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response in the Northern Territory.
AIS availability during COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is situation changing rapidly, the Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) is continuing to facilitate effective cross-cultural communication between service providers and Aboriginal people who do not speak English as a first language in the Northern Territory.
Are you self-isolating or feeling unwell?
For public housing tenants who are self-isolating due to Coronavirus, please let your local housing office know so we can do our part too.
AIS interpreters receive NTPFES recognition for their emergency messaging interpreting services
When Cyclone Claudia affected the Territory in early January, the Aboriginal Interpreter Service assisted NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES) with interpreting critical emergency messaging in language to the North and West Arnhem communities at risk.
AIS assisting operators with 000 calls
Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) staff have described a sense of pride in being able to assist operators communicate more effectively with Aboriginal people calling 000.
Request for Proposals - Operation of the Better Pathways Centre
The NT Government is supporting rough sleepers with the establishment of the Better Pathways Centre (BPC), a drop-in day centre that will provide support for vulnerable Territorians in the Darwin city area.
Stimulus assists Somerville to help people in need
The $100m public housing stimulus program has helped organisations like Somerville Community Services refurbish homes which help homeless families transition into housing.