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Santa Teresa’s first HomeBuild NT recipients turning house into a home

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Santa Teresa’s first HomeBuild NT recipients turning house into a home

Six months after moving into their newly constructed home in Santa Teresa, Marcus and Kellie say their family is thriving in the spacious environment.

Cyclone replacement in Galiwin’ku returned

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Cyclone replacement in Galiwin’ku returned

A Galiwin’ku family was excited to walk through the doors to their new home, after their original house was destroyed in the cyclones which struck the island in 2015.

Green thumb wins Pride in your Place award

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Green thumb wins Pride in your Place award

Congratulations to Nhulunbuy resident Hilmo Jahic who is the Pride in your Place winner for August.

New unit improves tenant’s quality of life

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New unit improves tenant’s quality of life

Senior social housing tenant Suzanne’s quality of life is set to improve dramatically after she received a brand new unit with improved access facilities in Alice Springs.

Room to Breathe upgrades help with care of child

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Room to Breathe upgrades help with care of child

Overcrowded conditions have hindered eight-year-old Ernest’s health, as he battles a debilitating medical illness.

Richard is helping refugees feel at home

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Richard is helping refugees feel at home

Bringing joy to the faces of new refugees arriving in Darwin is the most rewarding aspect of Richard’s job as a Swahili Interpreter.

Tenant super excited about her brand new home

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Tenant super excited about her brand new home

The tenant of a new property secured as part of the department’s social housing head-leasing program already has big plans for her unit.

National Housing Conference success

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National Housing Conference success

The Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development was proud to co-host the 2019 National Housing Conference, held in Darwin last week.

Town Camps Reform Framework now available

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Town Camps Reform Framework now available

The Building our communities, together Town Camps Reform Framework 2019-2024 PDF (6.8 MB) is now available.

Request for proposals – social housing head leasing

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Request for proposals – social housing head leasing

The Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development has released Requests for proposals for the construction of social housing in Darwin and Tennant Creek.