Affordable Community Housing

Garaworra provides transitional accommodation for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Case management support helps residents develop the necessary skills to transition into long-term housing in the private or public rental markets.

All referrals for Garaworra are made through Territory Families, Housing and Communities.

Community housing for the Groote Archipelago, managed by and for, Anindilyakwa people.

Anindilyakwa Housing Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) was established in 2018 to facilitate decision making by Anindilyakwa people in respect of the ownership, location, design, and occupation of community housing across the Groote Archipelago.

This includes the communities of Angurugu, Umbakumba, Milyakburra, and Satellite communities of Malkala, Bartalumba Bay, Little Paradise, Four Mile, Thompsons Bay, Emerald River, Salt Lake, and Yenbakwa.

Bawinanga is a progressive Aboriginal corporation based in Maningrida. We represent and assist the 4000 Aboriginal people of the 32 homelands surrounding Maningrida in West Arnhem Land.

Our work is carried out in the context of people’s traditional lands, cultural practices and languages. Our services include:

• Housing, Homeland and Construction
• Bawinanga Rangers
• Maningrida Arts and Culture
• Bábbarra Women’s Centre
• Djómi Museum
• Maningrida Wildfoods
• Maningrida Nursery
• Maningrida Mud Bricks
• Barlmarrk Supermarket
• Mechanical workshops
• The Community Development Program (CDP)
• Wild Foods Cafe
• Community Patrol
• Money Management
• Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS)
• Civil Works Program

Located on Arrernte country, Community Housing is an Aboriginal controlled, not-for-profit community housing provider in Mparntwe / Alice Springs.

We can provide services to people seeking housing assistance in the greater Darwin area, including access to temporary accommodation and a range of private rental assistance.

As an alternative to private rental, our services ensure that people who have low incomes can find a dependable housing arrangement so their children can attend the local school, the parent or parents can maintain employment or study, and the family can generally have enough money to live on.

KSC’s services include:

• Living and Life Skills – such as assisting with financial management, communication skills and lifestyle mentoring;

• Personal Activities – such as housework, laundry, shopping, personal hygiene, dressing, preparation or supply of meals and medication assistance;

• Community Participation – including supported shopping, medical appointments, sporting and recreational events, social activities, visiting or making new friends, travel, transport, building confidence and social skills;

• Respite – in home and centre-based;

• Group and Centre-based Activities – such as social outings and group and social activities on KSC’s premises;

• Life Stages and Transitions – supporting school leavers and those moving out of home or moving from group to independent living to make the transition on their own terms and in a way that meets their goals and aspirations.

KSC supports clients of all ages (children, adults and seniors) and with any disability (including physical, intellectual, multiple disabilities and mental illness).

Kalunga Supported Care utilises a collaborative, person centred model, that focuses on supporting the specific needs and goals of each person, so that they feel empowered towards their potential, living a life in line with their personal values, personal goals and long-term aspirations.

Laynha services some 30 homeland communities with a population of approximately 1100 Yolngu residents across the region, and approximately 300 regular visitors.

It is a member-based association of the Yolngu, with no statutory or other powers.

Laynha supports homeland communities through:

• Yirralka Rangers
• Health Services
• Community Services
• Homeland Services
• Ganybu Housing Aboriginal Corporation
• Partnerships with organisations in the region with shared interests to support employment and training opportunities, culture and community, and economic development
• Representing and promoting Laynha homelands

ShelterMe is a directory of services for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the Northern Territory. ShelterMe is funded by the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities and managed by NT Shelter.

Vinnies provides accommodation services to individuals and families at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. Different eligibility criteria apply across our accommodation types.

Venture Housing Company is a not-for-profit registered Tier 1 community housing provider, established in 2011.

Venture owns and manages 582 social and affordable homes across Darwin, Palmerston and Tennant Creek districts in the Northern Territory. Venture’s vision is: “Thriving Residents and Connected Communities” and its purpose is “Creating Futures through Affordable Housing”.

Venture has a strong focus on providing affordable housing options for low to moderate-income earners who may be experiencing housing rental stress in the private rental market, who may need social support, and may struggle to find a home. A significant proportion of Venture’s tenants are key workers vital to the Territory’s economy, such as those in education, retail, community services, and hospitality and trade sectors.

As an approved National Rental Affordability Scheme provider Venture Housing currently has 181 NRAS incentives on its homes, as well as managing 57 homes for private investors who own affordable housing in Darwin and Palmerston.