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Friday 20 February is World Care Day – a global celebration of children and young people with care experience.
Evacuation centre opens in Darwin to support Daly River residents
On Wednesday 4 February, the Department of Children and Families activated an evacuation centre at Foskey Pavilion at the Darwin Showgrounds to support people evacuated from Daly River.
Santa on a Mission at Litchfield Court
Santa swapped his sleigh for a sunny Darwin visit this week, bringing Christmas cheer and plenty of smiles to families at Litchfield Court in Coconut Grove.
Communities unite for 16 Days of Activism
The Department of Children and Families has concluded its support for the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, following strong community participation across the Northern Territory.
Welfare Recovery Centres close
Welfare Recovery and financial support established to support families affected by Cyclone Fina will close at 4pm Wednesday 10 December 2025.
Supporting families in Wurrumiyanga after Cyclone Fina
Families in the Tiwi Islands community of Wurrumiyanga continue to receive support following the impact of Cyclone Fina last month.
New homelessness hotline helps Territorians get support faster
The Northern Territory Government has officially announced today the Homelessness Central Intake Service, a single gateway connecting Territorians experiencing homelessness with the right support, faster.
New DFSV Roadmap released to help Territorians stay safe
The Northern Territory Government has released the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Safety Roadmap – a clear, practical guide to help Territorians recognise the signs of violence, know where to get help and understand services available to keep people safe.
Tuesday 25 November marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that calls on communities to take action to prevent violence and support the safety and wellbeing of women and girls.
CDU and DCF partnership wins 2025 Training Award
The Northern Territory’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Charles Darwin University (CDU) are celebrating a significant achievement, receiving the 2025 NT Training Awards Industry Collaboration Award. This honour recognises our innovative education-to-community services pathway, which is helping to grow and strengthen the Territory’s child, youth and family services workforce.