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.

Assistance with Daily Life aims to support individuals in managing their everyday tasks and routines, promoting independence and self-sufficiency. We deliver support through our tailored process:

1. Listen to your needs and create a plan for daily tasks and routines.
2. Provide gentle guidance and practical assistance as needed.
3. Empower you to learn and improve daily living skills at your own pace.
4. Regularly check in to ensure your comfort and well-being in daily activities.

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.

The vending machines are publicly accessible. We also have Dignity Vending Machines in domestics violence refuges and schools, which are not listed here.

Our powered Dignity Vending Machine and non-powered Dispensers are designed with your space in mind. They showcase a clean, minimal design with their purpose front and centre: providing free period products to those who need them.

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.