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Taking Action to Tackle Suicide
Taking Action to Tackle Suicide
Who we help
Anyone who is concerned about, or experiencing suicidal ideation.
How we help
In the Tiwi Islands we help build the community’s capacity to support vulnerable members and in Tennant Creek we are able to provide direct assistance to people seeking help.
What is the referral process?
Contact the Wurrumiyanga or Tennant Creek Office
Is there a cost?
This is a free service
Funded by
NT PHN
Locations Offered
Tennant Creek
Tiwi Islands
Wurrumiyanga
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ATAPS
The Access to Allied Psychological Services Program (ATAPS) is a Commonwealth Government funded program established to assist patients in accessing mental health care with an Allied Health Provider.
NO MORE (Violence)
NO MORE (Violence)
NO MORE is an early intervention and prevention initiative that aims to decrease the incidence of family, domestic and sexual violence.
How we help
NO MORE provides community information and education, group work and individual support to raise awareness and mobilise people and communities to decrease violence and increase women and children’s safety and wellbeing. We form strong collaborative relationships and work closely with sporting clubs, corrections, police and other community stakeholders to create agreements and domestic violence action plans that support non-abusive and non-violent behaviour.
What is the referral process?
Individuals, family members and service providers can refer people to this program.
Is there a cost?
No fee is charged. Donations are welcome.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Territory Families
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Darwin
Katherine
Tennant Creek
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Alcohol and other drugs
Our AOD programs help to reduce the harmful impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs misuse
Children and parenting
Get practical parenting advice, family support and build healthy relationships with your children
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Men’s Behaviour Change Program
Men’s Behaviour Change Program
Our Men’s Behaviour Change Program is committed to ensuring the safety of women and children. This program addresses and aims to change the behaviour of men who perpetrate violence against their partners.
How we help
We provide a group work program that runs for 24 sessions. By working in a safe environment with skilled practitioners we can help individuals understand their behaviour, make different choices and live a non-abusive and non-violent life.
What is the referral process?
Individuals, family members and service providers including legal services, Corrections and others can refer people to this program.
Is there a cost?
No fee is charged
Funded by
Territory Families
Locations Offered
Darwin
Tiwi Islands
Wadeye (Port Keats)
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Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Housing support
We can help to either establish or maintain a tenancy and strengthen social and community integration.
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships
Elders Visiting Program
Elders Visiting Program
The Elders Visiting Program provides Elders the opportunity to participate in a prisoner’s preparation for release. Elders and community members can participate in mediated discussions with offenders in preparation for their release and return to community.
How we help
We help Elders to engage with community members and stakeholders. We help to facilitate conversations with community members and offenders that allow them to reach a decision.
Funded by
Northern Territory Government
Locations Offered
Tennant Creek
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Family and domestic violence
Our family and domestic violence programs help people to build healthy relationships and reduce violence
Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Housing support
We can help to either establish or maintain a tenancy and strengthen social and community integration.
Safe Houses
Safe Houses
CatholicCare NT provides Safe Houses for women and children who are at immediate risk of harm because of family violence.
How we help
Our Safe Houses provide an immediate safe place for people escaping family violence. We help families reduce the effects of violence through counselling and support. Our support workers encourage peaceful and non-harmful solutions.
We know that there are many contributing factors to family violence, so we provide referrals to other services including AOD and family support programs.
Funded by
Northern Territory Government
Locations Offered
Tiwi Islands
Similar Services
Alcohol and other drugs
Our AOD programs help to reduce the harmful impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs misuse
Children and parenting
Get practical parenting advice, family support and build healthy relationships with your children
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) Child Care Centre
Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) Child Care Centre
The Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) Child Care Centre provides culturally appropriate education and care service. The Centre is dedicated to improving children’s early learning and wellbeing outcomes.
Who we help
The Centre provides support for working families by caring for their children in a safe, supervised environment that supports development and education.
How we help
We provide education and care for non-school aged children from Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) community. Child care activities focus on social, emotional and cultural development, as well as creative learning and early communication and language skills.
Is there a cost?
Yes, families pay according the CCS system according to income and activity hours. This cost may be waived if families are experiencing hardship.
Funded by
Northern Territory Government Dept of Education and Training
Locations Offered
Similar Services
Family and domestic violence
Our family and domestic violence programs help people to build healthy relationships and reduce violence
Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Housing support
We can help to either establish or maintain a tenancy and strengthen social and community integration.
Alekarenge Child Care Centre
Alekarenge Child Care Centre
The Alekarenge Child Care Centre provides culturally appropriate education and care service. The Centre is dedicated to improving children’s early learning and wellbeing outcomes.
Who we help
The Centre provides support for working families by caring for their children in a safe, supervised environment that supports development and education.
How we help
We provide education and care for non-school aged children from Ali Curung community. Childcare activities focus on social, emotional and cultural development, as well as creative learning and early communication and language skills.
Is there a cost?
Yes, families pay according the CCS system according to income and activity hours. This cost may be waived if families are experiencing hardship.
Funded by
Northern Territory Government Dept of Education and Training
Locations Offered
Similar Services
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Family and domestic violence
Our family and domestic violence programs help people to build healthy relationships and reduce violence
Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Parent Education
Parent Education
We know that parenting can be hard and challenging. That’s why we run programs to help you develop skills to raise happy, healthy and resilient children.
Who we help
Our programs help parents and families with babies and children in school.
How we help
We run different types of groups and programs to help parents in different stages of life. They focus on different areas of child development and parenting skills.
Here are some of the programs we run:
Triple P Parenting: This program helps parents manage their children’s behaviour and build strong, positive and healthy relationships.
Tuning into Kids & Tuning into Teens: Tuning into Kids uses emotional coaching to help build emotional intelligence and resilience in children.
Circles of Security: This program helps parents enhance attachment security between them and their children and build a sense of safety and resilience.
Bringing up Great Kids: This program helps parents understand their children’s behaviours.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Darwin
Malak
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
Similar Services
Counselling and separation services
We are here to listen to you and help you through life when times get tough
Family and domestic violence
Our family and domestic violence programs help people to build healthy relationships and reduce violence
Financial wellbeing
We can help you improve your financial situation, manage your money and build resilience
Youth Outreach
Youth Outreach
Young people can be at risk of homelessness due to different circumstances. When this happens, they can need help with family life, school or employment. The youth outreach program works with young people to help them become healthy, happy and avoid homelessness.
Who we help
Young people aged 12 to 18 years in Tennant Creek that are homeless or at risk of homelessness
How we help
We work with young people to address issues such as AOD misuse, family violence, mental health concerns and school non-attendance. We help them to strengthen family relationships and maintain stable accommodation. We help them to participate in education or employment.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Northern Territory Government
Locations Offered
Tennant Creek
Similar Services
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships
Youth
Youth programs provide support for at-risk young people and promote social and emotional wellbeing
Remote School Attendance Strategy
Remote School Attendance Strategy
The Remote School Attendance Strategy (RSAS) is a program which employs local people to work with schools, families, parents and communities to ensure that children are supported to attend school in remote Indigenous communities.
Who we help
The Remote School Attendance Strategy team works with students, parents and guardians, the school and with members of the wider community to encourage and achieve strong attendance outcomes.
How we help
The Remote School Attendance Strategy team offer transport for all students to school each morning. School Attendance Officers meet with families where attendance issues occur to develop individual tailored plans to encourage engagement back into school. The Remote School Attendance Strategy promote attendance at community events.
What is the referral process?
All students, parents and guardians are able to access support from the Remote School Attendance Strategy team.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Locations Offered
Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa)
Similar Services
Housing support
We can help to either establish or maintain a tenancy and strengthen social and community integration.
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships