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
Arts and Culture Grants October roadshow
Arts Development Officers are taking to the road to deliver information sessions across the Territory.
John Stokes Square takes shape
The largest public housing project in Darwin is taking shape with two of the three towers at John Stokes Square Precinct reaching a major milestone and a Community Housing Provider for the site coming online soon.
Isla potters into dream job
A spontaneous grant application has seen a young Alice Springs artist potter their way into a dream job.
Entries open for 2022 Portrait of a Senior Territorian
The 24th annual Portrait of a Senior Territorian Art Award, recognising and celebrating the achievements and contributions of senior Territorians within our community.
Japanese Consul-General pays historic visit to NT Archives
LANT recently hosted a visit by the Consul-General of Japan to view a significant collection held at the NT Archives.
Whirlwind month for Darwin author
Sean Guy took out the Brown’s Mart Theatre Award for his play, Under the Table.
Writer's retreat leads to debut play
A secluded English-style writer’s house in the heart of the Blue Mountains has seen Alice Springs playwright Betty Sweetlove put the final touches on a play that will debut at the Desert Festival this month.
Safe house garden leads to a greener, more connected community
Residents are taking ownership of their gardens to grow wholesome vegetables, adding colour and a lush shade of green to their deep ochre surrounds.
Three new homes for the community of Ntaria
The remote community of Ntaria has received 3 brand new, 3-bedroom homes as part of the Remote Housing Investment Package.
Public house now a forever home
A Congolese refuge family who spent five years in a Malawi refugee camp fleeing armed conflict has signed a letter of offer to make their Darwin public housing property their forever home.
Wheeling outcomes for school children
A valuable sports program being offered to school children is proving to be a great success for creating awareness of what it’s like to live with a disability.
$42 million commitment to improving public housing
A huge $42 million contract for repairs and maintenance will mean more jobs for Territorian tradies and better public housing for tenants.
