Multicultural Services

RAMSS is a free and confidential service assisting individuals and families to independently utilise a broad range of services in the community. It is available to refugees and migrants who have lived in Darwin, Palmerston and rural areas for less than five years.

We provides settlement information, referrals and support in a wide range of areas, including:

• accommodation
• income
• health
• police and legal issues
• education
• employment
• immigration

Red Cross mobilises the power of humanity to bring people and communities together in times of need and builds on community strengths to achieve the following outcomes.

• Disasters and emergencies in Australia – Communities are prepared and resilient to the increasing number of climate-related disasters and other emergencies.
• International disasters – In Asia Pacific and globally, communities have an increased capacity to prepare for, anticipate, respond to and recover from disasters and crises.
• Migrants in transition -Refugees, people seeking asylum and people in immigration detention experience a safe, fair, welcoming and inclusive world.
• Laws of war – Better humanitarian outcomes are reached for people and communities impacted by armed conflicts.
• First Nations peoples -First Nations peoples and communities build on their strengths to lead systematic changes and have more opportunities to shape their own futures.
• People in the justice system – As many people as possible never reach the justice system and those who come out of the system are supported to participate in society.
• Community services – People falling through the gaps, including those experiencing homelessness and loneliness are supported, feel included and empowered in society.
• Lifeblood – Life-giving blood, plasma, transplantation and biological products for world-leading health outcomes.

Parent Pathways is a free and voluntary service that provides personalised and financial support to eligible parents and carers of children aged under 6.

Our team of experienced and qualified Support Mentors is dedicated to helping you achieve your personal, study, or work goals at a pace that works for you.

We listen to what matters most to you and your family and engage with all our participants in a culturally respectful and informed way.

BDMS Community Services provides caring support to people living with a disability. We offer short- and medium-term accommodation, personal care, lifestyle assistance, household tasks, and many other services. From everyday tasks to specialized equipment and community participation, we provide the following well-rounded care services:

• Accommodation Service & Support
• Assistive Products for Personal Care & Safety
• Community Nursing Care Services
• Assistance with Life Stage Transition
• Community Participation Support
• Assistance with Travel & Transport
• Daily Tasks & Shared Living
• Innovative Community Participation
• Assistance with Household Tasks
• Group Home Activities
• Behavioral & Mental Health Support

Cottage Respite

Cottage respite is an individualised person centred overnight respite service. This respite takes place at one of Carers NT’s respite houses in the Northern suburbs. Carers NT has dedicated and experienced Support Workers to ensure the client has an enjoyable and engaging stay.

This form of respite allows the Carer to have some well-needed rest, to catch up on tasks around the house, take a short break away from the family home, or just relax and regenerate, so they can continue in their caring role.

Day Respite – Wulagi House, Darwin

Wulagi House provides centre based respite in a group setting. This service operates Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 5:00pm, depending on the individual’s needs. Day respite is based on group activities aimed at maintaining independence and re-enablement.

Wulagi House has a modified bathroom, undercover outdoor areas and large open plan air-conditioned areas. It provides a warm, friendly and secure environment for the client.

Our Children and Parenting programs can help families in different ways. Home visits and community outreach: CatholicCare NT can provide “in home” parenting support and education. We work with you to identify issues that could impact your children or family. We can provide support and referrals to help you with these issues before they escalate. Where available, we can also help transport you and your family to activities, playgroups and appointments. Parent education: Our parenting education groups focus on child development. They help to build parenting skills and knowledge. For more information on parenting education and groups click here. Peer support groups: Peer support groups let you link you in with other families in the same stage of life. These peer supports include groups for mothers and babies, primary school parents and single fathers. Children and youth counselling: Counselling is available for children, young people and families. These sessions are tailored to your needs.

These services are for people who need information about aged care options, or help to access aged care supports. This means older people, their families, friends and others who want to link with aged care supports.

DASSAN provides advocacy and support services that benefit asylum seekers in the community and in immigration detention in Darwin that include:

• Direct provision of welfare and emotional support to asylum seekers;
• Brokering for pro-bono legal, medical and housing services for asylum seekers;
• Supporting community members to advocate asylum seekers; and
• Promoting an awareness of the issues affecting asylum seekers.

Please note:  DASSAN is volunteer run organisation, please make contact via our website  https://www.dassan.org/  contact us page and someone will respond asap.