Work on our new office in Tennant Creek has started after Probuild Pty Ltd was awarded the $1.8 million construction contract. The various packages of work including new build, landscaped gardens, fit out, IT systems, and security total $2.1 million. Weather permitting construction is due for completion early 2015. Staff are expected to move into
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29/06/2014
Many more inspiring people to be recognised
Words by Clayton Bennet, Sunday Territorian ONE of the first Territorians ever to win a Pride of Australia award said she encouraged others to nominate those they think deserve to be recognised. Angela Van Roden was the inaugural recipient of the Courage award in 2006. The Top End mother has helped to care for her
17/06/2014
Bus wrap the latest NO MORE campaign against family and domestic violence
The Northern Territory Government has joined with CatholicCare NT to develop an initiative to have a Darwin bus wrapped with the NO MORE domestic and family violence messaging. Minister for Community Services Bess Price said bus advertising provides a great visual reminder that violence will not be tolerated. At today’s bus unwrapping CatholicCare NT in
15/05/2014
From under the blanket to a bright new world
Struggling with a child’s behavioural problems does not mean you are a bad parent. Mother of five Rachael Payne said with the right support she has noticed big improvements to the way she and her husband approach parenting. Reflecting on this year’s National Families Week theme – ‘Stronger families, stronger communities’ Rachael is thankful for
07/03/2014
Tennant Creek Alcohol Reference Group
CatholicCare NT’s Pat Braun has been announced as a member of the Tennant Creek Alcohol Reference Group. The group is chaired by Barb Shaw and brings together key agencies, business, police and government to work together to develop solutions and provide advice to the NT Government Minister for Alcohol Policy. Pat is widely respected for her
07/02/2014
Greater support for families in Tennant Creek
CatholicCare NT has been awarded the tender to establish and operate the Tennant Creek Family and Support Centre. The service will proactively engage with families and respond to their individual circumstances and issues through support and intervention options. The Northern Territory Government will provide initial funding of $500,000 and ongoing funding of $200,000 per year
21/11/2013
New Men’s Advisory Group
The Territory Government is establishing a permanent Aboriginal Men’s Advisory Group to suggest strategies for reducing family violence and child abuse. Chief Minister Adam Giles has today received the key recommendations coming out of the recent Aboriginal Men’s Forum from its coordinator Charlie King. “I thank these men for their advice and congratulate them for
15/10/2013
CatholicCare NT’s open day
Our recent open day proved to be a popular event with more than 30 people taking part to hear about the work we do, our referral process and eligibility for our programs. Representatives from St Vincent de Paul, CAAPS and NAAJA were amongst those who attended the event to listen to the speakers, ask questions
10/10/2013
Indigenous Men’s Forum
Location Darwin The Indigenous Men’s Forum was held in Darwin on 8 and 9 October 2013. Convened by CatholicCare NT at the request of the Hon. Adam Giles, MLA, Chief Minister for the Northern Territory, the Forum followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding earlier in September in an effort to bring males together to