Territory Families
p: 1800 700 250
w: tfhc.nt.gov.au
Child Protection Hotline
p: 1800 700 250
Children’s Commissioner
22 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800
p: (08) 8999 6076
p: 1800 259 256 (free call)
e: occ@nt.gov.au
w: occ.nt.gov.au
CREATE Darwin office Larrakia Land
11/16 Malak Crescent, Malak NT 0812
p: (08) 8945 9993 or 1800 655 105
e: nt@create.org.au
Public Housing
For a list of Territory Housing offices across NT go to:
w: nt.gov.au/property/public-housing
p: (08) 8999 8814
Crisis accommodation
ShelterMe
ShelterMe is an online resource that provides information to those seeking accommodation and support services in NT.
w: shelterme.org.au
Integrated Homelessness Supported Accommodation Program
1 Carey Street Darwin NT 0800
p: (08) 8935 0900
e: adminnt@missionaustralia.com.au
VENTURE housing
Level 2, 66 Smith Street Mall
Darwin NT 0800
p: 08 8981 9804
e: admin@venturehousing.org.au
w: venturehousing.org.au
Office of Youth Affairs
Floor 2 RCG House
83 – 85 Smith Street
Darwin NT 0800
e: tfhc.oya@nt.gov.au
w: tfhc.nt.gov.au/social-inclusion-andinterpreting-services/office-of-youth-affairs
p: (08) 8999 3862 or 1800 652 736 (Free Call)
Youth Health Services
There are a number of Youth Health Services in NT. To find the one nearest you go to:
w: ntcommunity.org.au/services-category/youth/youth-health-services/
Sexual Health
Family Planning NT
Unit 2, The Clock Tower Centre, 1 Caryota Ct,
Coconut Grove NT 0810
p: (08) 8948 0144
w: fpwnt.com.au
Danila Dilba Health Service
Danila Dilba is Darwin’s Aboriginal health service, with seven clinics in Bagot, Darwin Clinic, Gumileybirra, Malak, Palmerston, Rapid Creek and Binyolkga.
p: (08) 8942 5400
w: ddhs.org.au
e: info@ddhs.org.au
Disability
For information about what NT government offers people with a disability go to:
w: nt.gov.au/wellbeing/disability-services
p: 1800 139 656 (Free Call)
Mental Health
For details of services that can provide support for mental health issues go to:
w: nt.gov.au/wellbeing/mental-health
p: 1800 682 288 (24 hours)
Headspace
Headspace has centres in Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine. For details go to:
w: headspace.org.au/headspace-centres
p: (08) 8958 4544 – Alice Springs
p: (08) 8931 5999 – Darwin
p: (08) 8912 4000 – Katherine
Driver’s Licence
Department of Transport MVR Office
p: 1300 654 628
w: nt.gov.au/driving/driverlicence
Education and Training
For information about training and study options in the NT go to:
w: nt.gov.au/learning/adult-educationand-training
After Care
Moving on is an after care support service for young people aged 16 – 25 who have left the care of Territory Families and need assistance with their independence.
p: (08) 8985 0000 – Alice Springs
p: (08) 8946 4800 – Darwin
e: movingon@anglicare-nt.org.au
w: anglicare-nt.org.au/service/moving-on/
Transition to Independent Living Allowance (TILA)
For support to apply for TILA contact your
caseworker or the After Care Service above.
p: (08) 8985 0000 – Alice Springs
p: (08) 8946 4800 – Darwin
National Redress Scheme
This scheme acknowledges that many people may have been sexually abused in institutions such as out of-home care, education settings and many more. The scheme provides a monetary payment, acknowledgement that the abuse happened including an apology, and access to
counselling. The Scheme will run until 30 June 2028. A number of services in NT have been funded to provide support.
To find out more go to:
w: nationalredress.gov.au/support/explore/nt-redress-support-services
p: 1800 737 377
Knowmore
knowmore is an independent service giving free legal advice and support to survivors of child abuse by providing information about justice and redress.
w: knowmore.org.au
p: 1800 605 762
TTY: 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 605 762
e: info@knowmore.org.au
LawInfo NT
LawInfo NT provides Northern Territorians with simple, plain language information about the law. Go to:
w: lawinfont.org.au
p: 1800 019 343
Community Services Directory
NT Community
NT Community has detailed info about services across NT.
w: ntcommunity.org.au
Ask Izzie
Ask Izzy has over 360,000 services to help you find housing, meals, healthcare, counselling, legal advice and more.
w: askizzy.org.au
Out NT
Out NT has information about LGBTIQ social
groups, support services etc. Go to:
w: outnt.info/communitycontacts
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