Dignity Services

The Youth Housing Program provides semi-independent accommodation (up to twelve months) to young people aged 16 to 24.The ASYASS Housing Program currently manages eight properties located across Alice Springs.

The housing program offers young people, who are unable to reside with family, through case management, the opportunity to re-engage with education, training or to gain employment, as well as to develop and strengthen the life skills (including living skills) required to establish themselves independently.

Where appropriate ASYASS also supports and encourages involvement with family.

Calvary Home Care has been supporting people in their own homes and communities for over thirty years.

We deliver a range of aged care, disability and other support services that enable independence, improve social connections and promote positive health and well-being.

Calvary Home Care is one of the largest, most trusted providers of care in Australia. We have supported Australian families with high-quality, compassionate care for over 130 years.

Calvary Home Care Mulakunya Flexible Aged Care Nguiu offers:

• Flexible Community Care (Flexi Care)
• Meals on Wheels
• Residential Respite Care: Mulakunya is a flexible aged care service for Tiwi Islander people operated by Calvary Community Care on remote Bathurst Island.

Carpentaria offers a range of Accommodation Programs, with a focus on providing person-centred support and accommodation to enable people with a disability to access and enjoy a safe, comfortable and fulfilling life in their home and in the community.

Services include:

• Short term accommodation (STA)
• Medium Term / Transitional Accommodation (MTA)
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)

This service provides safe and culturally responsive, managed accommodation with approximately 190 beds, and includes meals and ancillary services. The Crerar centre is a secure facility and an alcohol and drug free environment.

Who we help

We can help Aboriginal people and families travelling to Darwin from remote communities to seek medical and other essential services.

How we help

We will help you to ensure your general care and wellbeing needs are met which can include being aware of appointments, return home travel arrangements and providing referrals to other relevant services. People requiring ongoing, long term renal dialysis treatment in Darwin are accommodated on a longer term basis.

What is the referral process?

Referrals can be made through the Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS), government and non-government service providers and people can contact CatholicCare NT.

Is there a cost?

There is a nominal fee for people who book direct.

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.

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.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a member and volunteer‑based organisation that has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage and hardship in the Territory since 1949.

St Vincent de Paul Society Program Services strive to provide practical and financial assistance to the Northern Territory Community. For direct assistance, please give us a call on 13 18 12.

Community Services

Wellbeing, SEWB and Mental Health Services
Our Wellbeing team is situated at 9 Second Street.
The Wellbeing, SEWB and Mental Health Services starts from a position of cultural sensitivity and respect to deliver individualised, holistic intervention, treatment and management services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of the Katherine Region.
The team also delivers community engagement and development activities that promote living socially and emotionally healthy lifestyle.

StrongBala Justice Program
Our StrongBala Justice Program is situated at 9 Second Street.
The StrongBala Justice Support Program aims to give indigenous men regular access to culturally appropriate holistic health, justice and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services as well as providing educational sessions through a Personal Development Program (PDP). Referrals to internal and external health providers and other agencies are provided as required.

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program
Our AOD Program is situated at 9 Second Street.
Wurli’s Alcohol & Other Drugs service provides a holistic and culturally competent drug and alcohol counselling service for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Katherine region.

Strong Indigenous Families Program
Our Strong Indigenous Families Program is situated at 9 Second Street.
Wurli’s Strong Indigenous Families (SIF) Program aims to address the behaviours that lead to family and domestic violence to improve the safety of women and their children.

Katherine Individual Support Program (KISP)
KISP operates from 9 Second Street.
The Katherine Individual Support Program (KISP) delivers case management and outreach services to people living rough in the Katherine community living areas and town camps.