5 August 2025
Delivering on its commitment to action, certainty and security, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has today announced more than $231 million in homelessness grants to frontline and support services across the Territory.
The $231.32 million investment over four years will support 75 programs delivered by over 20 organisations, including crisis and transitional accommodation, tenancy support, day centres, outreach and a new Territory-wide intake service to help people get the right support sooner.
Minister for Children and Families Robyn Cahill joined Salvation Army State Manager of AOD and Homelessness Andrea Keke at the Red Shield House 49 in Darwin today to announce the grants, including funding for House 49, as part of National Homelessness Week.
"Secure housing is the first step to breaking the cycle. This investment means fewer people on the streets and more in jobs, classrooms, and brighter futures," said Ms Cahill.
"We're backing the services that matter - on the ground, in our towns and remote communities and with organisations that know what works and that deliver real outcomes."
Salvation Army, State Manager, AOD & Homelessness, Andrea Keke said, "This funding will allow us to continue doing what matters - meeting people where they are, walking alongside them, and offering support that's grounded in dignity, trust and connection."
"In Katherine, the Hub has become a vital space for people experiencing homelessness to access a warm meal, a safe shower, and a pathway forward. With this support, we can keep our doors open and keep making a difference."
The investment includes $57.8 million in joint funding in 2025-26 for service providers, enabled by the Northern Territory Government and Australian Government under the National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness.
The new grants provide longer-term funding certainty for service providers and a stronger focus on practical, on-the-ground support that helps Territorians move out of homelessness and into safety and stability.
In Darwin, services like YWCA's CASY House will keep delivering 24/7 crisis care and life skills for homeless youth. At Litchfield Court, Mission Australia is bringing in tenancy support and night security to keep all 127 public housing residents safe and supported.
In Katherine, the Salvation Army's Katherine Hub will continue offering people access to hot showers, laundry and meals, as well as referrals and support to find longer-term accommodation and rebuild their lives.
In Alice Springs, Anglicare NT will provide medium-term supported accommodation for individuals and families aged 18 and over, with intensive, wraparound support and help people transition into safe, long-term housing.
In the Arnhem region, Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation will deliver outreach services to Yolŋu families living in temporary shelters in remote homelands. The service will provide practical assistance like hygiene kits, cooking equipment and financial counselling, along with healthy living education and support to connect with government services.
