The department provides services in affordable and accessible housing, local government and community development across the Northern Territory.
What we are doing
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.
Stimulus assists Somerville to help people in need
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.
Stimulus benefits both contractors and tenants
The all-round benefits of the department’s $100 million public housing stimulus program were on display in Alice Springs recently.
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.
ITSNT introduces audio recordings
The Interpreting and Translating Service NT (ITSNT) is proud to introduce a new audio recording capability to its service.
New Tiwi barge nears completion
A new inter island barge for the Tiwi Islands is expected to be operational by the new year.
A home for all Territorians
A home for all Territorians – Northern Territory Housing Strategy 2020-2025 has been officially released today.