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Children and Youth Counselling
Children and Youth Counselling
Our counselling service is for young people who have experienced family violence or trauma. Counselling focuses on strengths and family relationships.
How we help
Counselling sessions are delivered in flexible locations based on the client’s needs. Our counsellors use a range of approaches and tools that are suitable for children and youth.
Is there a cost?
A sliding fee scale can apply. Fees can be waived if financial hardship.
Funded by
Australian Government Department of Social Services
Locations Offered
Darwin
Jabiru
Malak
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Tennant Creek
Wadeye (Port Keats)
Drug and Alcohol Intensive Support for Youth (DAISY)
Drug and Alcohol Intensive Support for Youth (DAISY)
The DAISY program works with youth and their families to address the impact of alcohol and other drugs in their lives. We help young people to reduce harm related behaviours from alcohol and other drugs misuse.
How we help
The program is aimed at young people aged between 12 and 19 years old who use, or are affected by, alcohol and other drugs. We help them change their behaviours and understand the impact that alcohol and other drugs misuse has on their life.
What is the referral process?
Referrals are accepted from service providers, agencies or individuals who are concerned about a young person.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
Northern Territory PHN
Locations Offered
Palmerston
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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
Domestic and family violence
Our DFV programs range from prevention through to victim and perpetrator support, with the aim of keeping people safe and improving 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)
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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
School Counselling
School Counselling
School can be both exciting and overwhelming for students. Our school counselling program supports the growth and development of children.
Who we help
We have school counsellors in our partner primary and secondary Catholic schools across Darwin, Katherine and Santa Teresa. Counselling and groupwork is available to the students at these schools.
How we help
Each school we work with is different, in terms of what works best for the school and for the students. Our school counsellors work with school principals and staff to ensure we work together as a wellbeing team.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service for students as the Catholic Education Office pays CatholicCare NT to deliver this service.
Funded by
Catholic Education Office
Locations Offered
Darwin
Katherine
Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa)
Nauiyu (Daly River)
Palmerston
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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
Tiwi Islands Sports Program
Tiwi Islands Sports Program
This program delivers sport and recreation activities developed in consultation with community, to the people of Tiwi Islands at least 5 days per week, including school holidays.
How we help
The Tiwi Islands Sports Program aims to increase community participation through sport and recreation activities and improve the health, wellbeing of children, young people and adults.
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.
Funded by
National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Locations Offered
Milikapiti
Tiwi Islands
Wurrumiyanga
Youth Enhanced Service
Youth Enhanced Service
Who we help
We help young people with severe mental health illness, aged 12 – 25 years.
How we help
We provide clinical, evidence-based counselling to support young people with complex mental health needs who live in the NT. We also assist families and carers to increase their knowledge and understanding of the challenges their young people are managing.
What is the referral process?
Individuals and service providers can make referrals to this program. Contact our Palmerston or Tennant Creek Office.
Is there a cost?
This is a free service.
Funded by
NT PHN
Locations Offered
Palmerston
Tennant Creek
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Aboriginal communities
We work in partnership with communities to deliver culturally appropriate programs and services
Mental health
We can help you address mental health concerns, build resilience and strengthen relationships
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
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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