Territory Families, Housing and Communities provides support services across child protection, domestic and family violence, youth justice services, housing, homelessness, social inclusion, sport and active recreation and celebrates arts, culture, heritage, libraries and archives. Find out more about us.
What we are doing
Dive into virtual reality of shipwrecked Japanese submarine
One of the most highly significant sites of shared Japanese-Australian heritage off the Northern Territory coast can now be explored using a virtual reality online dive experience.
NT Youth Round Table Members announced for 2022
2022 will mark Territory Families, Housing and Communities 25th NT Youth Round Table Committee and we are proud to announce that it has been the most successful recruitment to date. Since its inception in 1997, more than 350 round table members have been involved in numerous activities, committees and projects.
Community Housing redevelopment opportunity
The Northern Territory Government is inviting submissions on the redevelopment of Shiers Street.
2022 NT Youth Week Ambassadors
Meet the inspiring Territorians that have been appointed as ambassadors for Northern Territory Youth Week 2022.
More homes for Community Housing Providers
The Northern territory (NT) Government is imagining a new beginning for community housing in the Territory.
TFHC Annual Report 2020-21 released
Territory Families, Housing and Communities’ inaugural annual report is now available.
Have Your Say about the future of Shiers Street
The Northern Territory Government (NTG) is imagining a new beginning for real estate in the Territory and is committed to redeveloping the Shiers Street housing complex in the Narrows.
NT History Grants and Awards Register of Peers announced
Eight history and heritage professionals have been appointed to the Northern Territory Government’s History Grants and Awards Register of Peers for the next three years.
New sign to mark 150th anniversary of the first message sent via subsea telegraph cable from Java to Darwin
A brand new interpretative sign has been unveiled to mark the 150th anniversary of the first message sent via subsea telegraph cable from Java to Darwin.
$40 million in grants for Family Support Services
A new place-based approach to supporting Territory families.
Well reconstruction gives insight into 19th century Central Australia
The Northern Territory Government has funded the reconstruction of an old 19th century well at a popular Stuart Highway rest stop, Ryan Well, 129 kilometres north of Alice Springs.
2022 Youth Round Table recruitment commences
Young people make their voices heard.
Join the Community Accountability Board on youth crime
We’re looking for local business owners and community members to join the Community Accountability Board in Alice Springs.
Have Your Say on the Northern Territory Disability Strategy
Territory Families, Housing and Communities has launched a public consultation, inviting comments and ideas on the development of the Northern Territory Disability Strategy.
Youth Vibe Holiday Grants now open for December 2021/January 2022 round
The Youth Vibe Holiday Grants are now open for the December 2021/January 2022 round.
Women's Safety Summit
Territory Families, Housing and Communities is proud to support 15 Northern Territory (NT) delegates attend the National Summit on Women’s Safety 2021.
2022 NT Youth Week Ambassador Recruitment
Recruitment is underway for the 2022 NT Youth Week (NTYW) Ambassadors.
Wendy Morton appointed as NT’s Registrar for Community Housing
The Community Housing Registrar is responsible for regulatory activities under the Act to ensure a well governed, managed and viable community housing sector that meets the needs of tenants, government and private investors.
Four new Specialist Disability Accommodation dwellings to be constructed
The NT Government is committed to providing sustainable and appropriate housing for vulnerable Territorians.
New milestones for three Child and Family Centres
Three Aboriginal Community Controlled Child and Family Centres, in Kalkaringi, Darwin and Wadeye, have recently reached new milestones.
Gove ‘ELDO’ Satellite Tracking Antenna Heritage Listed
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Chansey Paech, has permanently declared a European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) satellite tracking antenna in Gove as a heritage object.
2021 Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Northern Territory Disability Services and Inclusion Awards to be held on Saturday, 6 November at the Darwin Convention Centre and via livestream.
COVID-19 relief for the arts and culture industry
To support our artists and arts workers adversely affected by the latest COVID-19 restrictions across Greater Darwin and Katherine, the Northern Territory (NT) Government has announced an immediate re-opening of a support package for the arts and culture industry.
New Opening Hours for Arafura Stadium Athletics Track
To reduce wear and tear of the athletics track at Arafura Stadium, opening hours will be reduced during the dry season.
Have your say on the development of DFSV Action Plan 2
Consultation on the development of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Action Plan 2: Taking Stock, Evaluating and Reviewing and Building on What Works 2022-2025 has commenced, with the establishment of an online Have your Say survey.
Northern Territory Seniors Policy 2021-2026 released
The Northern Territory (NT) Seniors Policy 2021-26 acknowledges active ageing and age-friendly communities where all Territorians recognise and respond proactively to our growing senior population, and support our seniors’ independence and wellbeing.
Celebrate NT Seniors Month this August
August is Northern Territory (NT) Seniors Month, promoting and celebrating the valuable contribution seniors make to the family, economic and social life of the NT.
Quick Response and Grassroots Grants Now Open
The NT Government supports the delivery of sport and active recreation services to the community through a suite of grant programs aimed at increasing the number of Territorians who participate in sport and active recreation, and in turn receive physical health, wellbeing, social and community benefits.
Oenpelli history wins Chief Minister’s Northern Territory History Award 2021
The winner of the 2021 Chief Minister’s Northern Territory (NT) History Book Award was announced at the NT Library today.
Office of Gender Equity and Diversity General Grants
The Office of Gender Equity and Diversity are offering grants of up to $5000 for projects that aim to increase gender equality in the Northern Territory.
Join the Arts NT Register of Peers
Registrations are now open for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join the Arts NT Register of Peers.
COVID-19 relief for the arts and culture industry
To support our artists and arts workers adversely affected by the latest COVID-19 restrictions across Greater Darwin and Alice Springs, the Northern Territory (NT) Government has announced a $150,000 support package for the arts and culture industry.
Northern Territory Ehrlichiosis Management
The tick-borne disease Ehrlichiosis (E.canis) has been confirmed in most local government areas across the Northern Territory.
Latest Round of Safe, Respected and Free from Violence Prevention Grants Awarded
The Northern Territory Government has provided $1.3 million in funding to recipients of the 2021 Safe, Respected and Free from Violence Prevention Grants.
NT Heritage Grants – Closing soon
The Northern Territory Government is committed to the conservation of privately owned heritage places and objects.
NT Sport Integrity Survey 2021
Have your say on a range of sports-related issues to ensure sport in the Territory continues to remain fair, ethical and safe for everyone involved.
Aboriginal-led services for kids in care
On Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 May 2021, Territory Families, Housing and Communities hosted its third Community of Practice, which brings together Aboriginal Carer Service (ACS) providers to collaborate on and improve our services for children and young people in care.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2021
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. This year it is being held from Monday 17 - Sunday 23 May, 2021.
Celebrating National Families Week
This National Families Week, 15 to 21 May, Territory Families, Housing and Communities (TFHC) would like to thank and celebrate the wonderful families and organisations that play a crucial role in community wellbeing.
The annual Northern Territory Literary Awards are now open for 2021
The annual Northern Territory Literary Awards have celebrated the unpublished work of Northern Territory writers for more than 35 years. Whether established or emerging, all writers from across the Northern Territory are encouraged to enter unpublished work for a chance to win cash prizes, free memberships and masterclasses
NT Heritage Grants – Now Open
The Northern Territory Government is committed to the conservation of privately owned heritage places and objects.
Become a community accountability board member
Expressions of interest sought from business owners and the community to become a CAB member and provide input around responses to youth offending.
Massive housing program announced for remote Galiwin’ku
A local Aboriginal business enterprise has been awarded $51.5 million to build 87 homes and extend dozens of existing homes over five years in Galiwin’ku on Elcho Island.
