Education

The Gap Youth and Community Centre is a grass roots organisation which was established in 1977 by the local Aboriginal Community. The organisation’s central goal is to provide a safe place for young Indigenous people and their families. Gap Youth has a high level of understanding of the youth context and a long history of delivering programs for young Aboriginal people in Alice Springs.

After-School Care

After-school is available to assist parents of primary school children attending local schools.

Playgroup

Social and recreational activities are provided for infants and preschool children and their parents or carers.

Seniors’ Leather Workshop Group

Aboriginal elders meet to make leather goods.

Sport & Recreation

A sport & recreation program provides a range of activitiesincluding basketball, pool, table tennis and a drop-in centre with internet cafe facilities for children, young people and their families.

Stay Strong Women’s Group

A group focusing on issues of concern for young and adult indigenous women.

Vacation Care

Various holiday programs assist parents by providing recreational activities for primary-school children.

Youth Homelessness Program (Reconnect)

A preventive early intervention program for 12 to 18 year olds and their families where the young person is homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program seeks to improve relationships where the youth is becoming disconnected from their families, school or work and where there is a risk of their leaving home prematurely without family support.

As an independent, membership-driven, not-for-profit association, we work with our members to support and strengthen AOD service delivery for people who experience harmful substance use in the NT.

Our mission is to build and maintain a strong, sustainable and culturally diverse Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector that works together to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm across the Northern Territory.

Get SET in the NT provides 2020 Year 12s leaving school access to new opportunities to set themselves up for the future. Study: 10 new scholarships at Charles Darwin University for the top ten 2020 Northern Territory ATAR students
Earn: Explore career opportunities in a variety of trades and industries in the Northern Territory
Train: On-the-job paid training working in the Northern Territory Government and not-for-profit organisations in 2021 for up to 100 students

Each Australian state has its own funding scheme and course providers are required to apply and be approved for each one. For students to receive government funding, they need to find a subsidised course by an approved provider. Courses.com.au makes it easy for users to find a funded course in their area with a study mode suitable to their needs. This is a valuable resource for people looking to join the workforce, change careers or skill up to progress their career but can not afford to pay full fees.

Guide Dogs NT is the primary provider of Vision Rehabilitation Services throughout NT, including remote and regional areas. Our specialist team helps children and adults who are blind or vision impaired to achieve a lifetime of independence.

 Our services for Territorians:

• Low Vision Services
• Orientation & Mobility
• Children’s Services
• Other sensory services
• Remote and regional workshops and training

The Gunbalanya Women’s Safe House offers support services which include:

• Assistance to clients who are experiencing family and/or domestic violence
• Community stakeholder liaison with community leaders, police, school and clinic
• Receive and action referrals from police, Clinic and Night Patrol
• Initiates well-being activities for clients and families
• Works closely with external stakeholders to deliver educational programs to clients and families

headspace Darwin provides ‘no wrong door’ advice and support for young people aged 12 to 25 in the Darwin and Palmerston region. By registering for support, you will receive contact to discuss your options whether that be at headspace Darwin or within our community.

Our centre can support with:

mental health/social and emotional wellbeing
work and study
alcohol and other drugs
physical health
early psychosis
We are a free, confidential and inclusive service which does not discriminate regardless of race, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or abilities.

Healthy Living NT (HLNT) is the trading name of the Diabetes Association of the NT Inc. which was established in 1980. The Association is a charitable, member based, organisation for people with diabetes and related conditions. As a consumer based organisation the Association is managed by a voluntary board, committed to the well-being of all people with diabetes and related conditions.

Healthy Living NT is a member of the Good Health Alliance NT (GHANT), a coalition of NT chronic disease non government organisations and collaborates with diabetes consumer organisations in Australia.

Diabetes & Cardiac Education

Provides education for people with diabetes and cardiac conditions as well as providing cardiac rehabilitation services.

Health Promotion

Conducts community information sessions and health promotion activities.

National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)

Healthy Living NT administers the NDSS in Alice Springs. NDSS is an initiative of the Australian Government and is administered by Diabetes Australia. People with diabetes who have been registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme are eligible to purchase essential diabetes health supplies at low cost.

Retail of Diabetes Products

Healthy Living NT provides a range of diabetes related items for sale, including blood-glucose meters, sharps containers, circulation socks and recipe books. Free Medicalert brochures are also available. A mail-order service is available.

Support Groups

Self-help and health support groups are available for people with diabetes as well as information sessions for people newly diagnosed with diabetes.

HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation solely focused on supporting and advocating for all people impacted by childhood heart disease, one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia.

The HeartKids Support Team can be reached by phone or email.

For SA/NT information contact Tania Potts: 0450 100 433 or tania.potts@heartkids.org.au

Holyoake provides counselling and information & education, free from stigma, discrimination and social exclusion, for those either directly or indirectly impacted by alcohol, drugs, gambling and other harmful behaviours.

Funded by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment. The aim of Innovative Finishing School is to prepare participants for employment readiness and create effective entry level pathways using its established partnerships with community organizations and employers in Darwin. Modules covered under the 6-week training includes:

1. a) Retail Customer Engagement   b) Retail Customer Relationship
2. Engage the Customer
3. Work Effectively in a Service Environment
4. Organizing Personal Work Requirements
5. Follow Point of Sale Procedures
6. Advice on Product and Services
7. Assist with Customer Difficulties
8. Sell to a Retail Customer
9. Build Customer Relationship and Loyalty
10. Analyzing and Achieving Sales Targets
11. Job Seeking and Interview Skill
12. Problem Solving and Interpersonal Skills
13. Basic IT Skills