6 July 2023
The Territory Labor Government is improving the outcomes for children and families across the Territory.
Victim survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence will have access to safe, secure and affordable housing through a new pilot program.
The Domestic Family Sexual Violence (DFSV) Housing Pathways Grant will fund community housing providers in Darwin and Alice Springs to head lease properties and sub-lease them to DFSV victim survivors.
The $2.125 million program has been funded through the National Partnership Agreement on DFSV and will provide up to 17 properties.
The program will support victims and survivors who are homeless, are at risk of homelessness or have significant barriers to entering the private rental market.
The Housing Pathways Grant will be delivered in Alice Springs by Central Australian Affordable Housing Company in partnership with Women's Safety Service of Central Australia, and in Darwin by Community Housing Limited in partnership with Dawn House.
Tenants will receive intensive case management and wrap around support and will also be assisted to plan their transition out of the program into long term secure housing.
The program will also assist in freeing up space in crisis accommodation for victim survivors at immediate risk.
Quotes attributable to Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Kate Worden
"Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness in the Northern Territory.
"This is an innovative program that will provide targeted support to people who are living through domestic violence.
"Not only will it provide secure accommodation but tenancy and specialist DSFV support will be provided.
"Programs like this increase the safety and dignity of domestic violence victim survivors and help towards recovery.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Housing Selena Uibo
"Secure housing is crucial to allowing victim survivors of domestic violence to start to rebuild their lives.
"This program provides victim survivors the opportunity to establish a recent rental history which can significantly assist with the transition to the private housing market.
"This is a critical partnership between housing and domestic violence services that has the potential to make an extraordinary difference to survivors."
Northern Territory Government
