NT Shelter

04/06/2026

NT Shelter was pleased to attend yesterday's @ National Reconciliation Week BBQ at Raintree Park, hosted by Reconciliation Northern Territory and Power and Water.

It was wonderful to see the community come together to recognise Mabo Day and National Reconciliation Week through connection, conversation and a shared meal.

A highlight was hearing about the incredible work of Larrakia Nation's HEAL Program, which supports countrymen and women sleeping rough through culture, connection and community. The dedicated volunteers who regularly provide BBQs and support to those experiencing homelessness were also behind today's event, generously cooking for everyone who attended.

Congratulations to Reconciliation Northern Territory on its recent establishment as the Territory's new peak body for reconciliation. Thank you also to the event supporters Larrakia Nation, Santos, CDC Northern Territory, Anglicare NT and CARE Flight for helping bring the community together for this important occasion.

03/06/2026

Our CEO, Annie Taylor, has had a few productive days in Canberra, focusing on how the NT’s housing and homelessness crisis fits into the broader national policy and advocacy picture.

you to our representatives in Canberra for making the time to meet. Thanks, Jackson Hills, for joining and John Engeler for always holding National Shelter’s space, literally, at Parliament House. 🏠

National Shelter Shelter NSW

27/05/2026

Last Friday, NT Shelter attended CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation' National Reconciliation Week event, alongside a number of our member organisations.

We enjoyed hearing about the work being undertaken across the sector in the spirit of reconciliation. Our CEO, Annie Taylor, was also invited to share a brief overview of NT Shelter's work as the peak body for housing and homelessness in the Northern Territory.

Thank you to CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation for hosting a wonderful event.

26/05/2026

After a viral Facebook post, our CEO, Annie Taylor, speaks to Lara Stimpson from ABC Darwin to discuss crisis accommodation in the NT and how to contact the Centralised Intake Service if you are at risk or currently experiencing homelessness.
Lutheran Care
You can listen in full below ⬇

NT Shelter's CEO, Annie Taylor, speaks to Lara Stimpson on ABC Radio Darwin to discuss crisis accommodation in the NT after a viral Facebook post.

22/05/2026

The NT Shelter team attended the annual Aboriginal Housing NT, Aboriginal Housing and Homelands Conference here in Darwin on Larrakia Country.
The two-day conference explored prominent themes, including climate resilience in remote housing design, community-led housing responses, and intersecting housing issues such as justice and health.
A brilliant, thought-provoking conference!

19/05/2026

''We have the highest rates of homelessness nationally, it's important we show up as CEO's, as community leaders, and do what we can to raise awareness of homelessness in the NT on a national scale".

You can donate to Annie here: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/annietaylor?fbclid=IwY2xjawR41C5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9CnRDz5CdxcpQpCFJ-1lNYSwEKXA3fVhfexMxZ8l9TO0LU0QBtFukqGrge0_aem_KSMYbZ8ucgX27Rm2e7f85A

15/05/2026

Yesterday, NT Shelter’s Katherine Wi******er attended the Thrive at Work Summit in Brisbane, a professional development and wellbeing event. It was great to connect with the Shelter network!

Thank you to Q Shelter for organising such a important event and bringing together people from across the sector to connect, learn and share ideas.
Q Shelter Shelter Tasmania

08/05/2026

Last night our team attended the screening of Floodland, a powerful documentary exploring the long-term impacts of natural disasters on communities, mental health and recovery.

The film highlighted the importance of trauma-informed and community-led responses, with many of the themes resonating strongly here in the Northern Territory after an horrific start to the year.

Following the screening, attendees heard from an insightful panel, Dr Rina Bruinsma CEO, TeamHEALTH, Collin Sivalingum from Australian Red Cross, Claire Boardman PSM, Northern Territory PHN and Craig Kelly CEO, Anglicare NT.

One key message from the evening was the value of investing in disaster resilience early — with estimates suggesting that for every $1 invested in disaster resilience, up to $8–$11 can be saved in post-disaster recovery costs and losses.

Thank you to TeamHEALTH for hosting such a thoughtful and important event.

06/05/2026

Fresh out of the NT Budget lock-up, our CEO, Annie Taylor, speaks with ABC Darwin to discuss the NT Budget 2026/27.

You can watch it in full below ⬇
Anglicare NT, CatholicCare NT, Northern Territory Council of Social Service, NT Mental Health Coalition

After attending the lock-up, NT Shelter's CEO, Annie Taylor, speaks with ABC News to discuss the NT Budget 2026/27.

30/04/2026

NT Shelter's April newsletter is out now.
You can read it in full ⬇

The NT Shelter team send our deepest condolences to the community of Alice Springs, the residents of Ilyperenye Old Timers, all town camps and Kumanjayi Little Baby's friends and family. Consultation for the Northern Territory Housing Strategy has now closed. NT Shelter's submission is available ...