NT Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities in Darwin, Northern Territory | Community organisation

NT Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8999 5511

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15.01.2022 Our home grown sporting stars will be recognised at the upcoming #NTSportsAwards2020 on Saturday 5 December The ceremony will celebrate the Territory’s athletes, coaches, administrators, supporters and volunteers. Previous Awards winners include World Championship, Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games participants. Sports fans have two weeks to buy their tickets here: https://bit.ly/2K1hvRl ... Good luck to all nominees! #SupportingSport

13.01.2022 Our Children’s Week stall at Foskey Pavilion proved a hit! The event was a great opportunity for our team to chat with parents about the support services available to them, including our Family and Children’s Enquiry and Support (FACES) Line, while the kids made the most of the fun freebies on offer A big thank you to everyone that came out and shared their morning with us. It was wonderful to see so many highly engaged & happy faces ... Do you know of or are working with families who need some early support? The FACES Support Line NT can be contacted on 1800 999 900 between 8am-8pm Monday to Friday. #ChildrensWeek2020

12.01.2022 Cyclone season starts this weekend and runs until the end of April 2021. To stay safe this wet season, make sure you and your loved ones have an emergency plan, secure loose yard items, make sure your cyclone kit is ready and your pets are close by. If you want more information on how to prepare or for updates during a cyclone emergency head to SecureNT. They’ve got some great tips to help you prepare!

07.01.2022 Always was, Always will be From today through to Sunday 15 November, we will be celebrating and embracing #NAIDOC2020 The week-long event encourages a deeper understanding of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.... We recognise that First Nations people have cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Stay up to date with all things NAIDOC here https://www.naidoc.org.au/

04.01.2022 Our team from Library & Archives NT are excited to host the Eric Johnston Lecture tomorrow which will be presented by Thomas Mayor, a proud Torres Strait Islander man who was born and raised on Larrakia Land in Darwin. His lecture is titled ‘When the Dreaming Becomes Us’. Drawing inspiration from the courage of the Gurindji people and the struggles of First Nations peoples across the Territory’s history, Thomas will focus on the importance of turning our dreams into a reality... through the Uluru Statement from the Heart’s proposals of Voice, Treaty and Truth. Tickets to tomorrow’s 5:30pm event are sold out, but everyone is invited to the free livestream. #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe Northern Territory Government National NAIDOC

03.01.2022 It’s #NationalChildrensWeek and the 2020 theme is ‘Children have the right to choose their own friends, safely connect with others and join groups and organisations’. We went straight to the experts to ask them how they make friends. More information about Children’s Week is available from our friends at NAPCAN: https://bit.ly/34CZBei

03.01.2022 Happy #NationalGrandparentsDay! You truly are grand. From mentors, to storytellers and loving companions, grandparents play a special a role in our society. Today is a lovely reminder to reach out to grandparents or anyone who plays that role in your family. Whether that looks like a phone call, a big hug or a card, it’s a great opportunity to show just how much they mean to us.... For more information about services and support for seniors in the Northern Territory, you can visit: https://territoryfamilies.nt.gov.au/policy/seniors #Appreciation #Family