Housing

COTA NT was one of the Northern Territory stakeholders who met to contribute to the development of the NT Housing Strategy (below).

Seniors’ voices

• COTA NT Media Release 12 December – No to Sex Workers Working in Residential Areas  – voicing opinion on need for safe homes for seniors
• We need action on aged care (published 2 August 2019) –   Speech by Senator Malarndirri McCarthy – Northern Territory talking about acute shortage of aged care services in the Northern Territory
• Development of seniors village reaches critical phase (26 March 2019) – COTA NT lobbying for action for affordable Seniors Villages in the NT, particularly for those seniors in rural areas.
  COTA NT Media Release – COTA NT says Smart Energy Grants a win-win for all Territorians (12 December 2017) – support of Smart Energy grants for NT homeowners

Resources

• Northern Territory Housing Strategy 2020-2025

A home for all Territorians –this housing strategy was officially released in December 2019 by the Northern Territory Government. The vision of the strategy is a home for all Territorians – housing that enables social and economic well being and strong communities.

• • The strategy sets out an overarching framework, guiding principles and actions that will promote increased access to social and affordable housing, private rental and home ownership across urban, regional and remote communities.
  • It builds on existing programs and will leverage new ideas and partnerships to create improved outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
  • The Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development will deliver the strategy over the next five years in close partnership with other NT Government agencies, communities, non-government sector and local business organisations.