Office of Gender Equity and Diversity

The Office of Gender Equity and Diversity provides policy advice across the Northern Territory (NT) Government about gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

This includes providing support directly to the Minister for Equality and Inclusion.

We progress key reforms and administer grants and scholarships to provide more equal opportunities for all Territorians. By doing so, we're helping reach their full potential through gendered approaches.

The office incorporates the former Office of Women’s Policy and the Office of Men’s Policy and now includes gender diversity.

Action plan

Gender equality is a human right and fundamental to progress social wellbeing, social justice and community cohesion in the NT.

The government has released a statement of commitment and action plan to support initiatives and practices that drive equality for women, men and people with diverse gender identities.

Read about the NT Gender Equality Action Plan 2022-2025.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships for:

  • women experiencing economic, social, cultural or geographic disadvantage
  • men who wish to study non-traditional occupations such as teaching, nursing or caring careers.

Read more about the scholarships on the NT Government website.

Grants and support

We provide grants for programs, projects and activities that:

  • aim to increase gender equality in the NT
  • celebrate International Women's Day.

Read about the grants on the NT Government website:

The NT Men’s Places Policy and Program aim to improve the health and emotional wellbeing of men. This includes forming community connections and support networks. Read about the NT Men’s Places policy and program.

Recognising achievements

To learn about the stories of women’s achievements and contributions in the NT, read Territory women achievements.

Human rights

We seek to increase the understanding and awareness of Territorians' rights under international conventions that Australia has become a signatory towards.

Read about your civil and political rights under the United Nations international conventions on the Australian Human Rights Commission website.

Inclusive language

Inclusive language is a way of acknowledging and respecting the diversity of bodies, genders and relationships.

Find out how to use inclusive language and terms from the below resources:

Contact

Office of Gender Equity and Diversity
Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Level 1, Jape Homemaker Village Building 2
356 Bagot Road, Millner
Darwin NT 0820

Phone: 08 8999 1985
Email: tfhc.oged@nt.gov.au

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