CEO Sleepout 2026!
Tara, our executive manager partnerships, will be spending a night in the yard of the old Fannie Bay Gaol to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness. We will be thinking of you on the 18 June Tara!
Donations support people in the NT experiencing homelessness: .au/fundraisers/taraellevsen/nt
These incredible people are the Anglicare NT Board of Directors. They keep Anglicare NT on track in the way we perform our work, make decisions, manage money and stay true to our vision, mission and values. We are a big, diverse organisation so their job is mighty.
Twice a year board meetings are held in our regional offices. It's a long held tradition championed by the board to connect with regional staff and service providers. Our last board meeting was held in stunning Nhulunbuy.
It was Howard Bath’s (3rd from left) last board meeting 😥. After 11 years Howard is stepping down. Howard was the first NT Children’s Commissioner and has championed for the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children throughout his career.
Howard’s knowledge of child protection, justice systems, mental health and program evaluation has helped Anglicare NT expand and strengthen the programs we offer to children and families. It’s with a deep gratitude we farewell Howard and thank him sincerely for his years of service and unwavering commitment to the children and young people of the NT.
Board from left to right
Michelle McColm
Dorothy Pawlukowski
Dr Howard Bath
Sally Yule
Chair Richard Giles
MunLi Chee
Reverand Kristan Slack
Bishop Greg Anderson
Dr David Mitchell
You need a free STI test quick but where do you go? The Spot @thespot.nt is where. For all things sexual health in Darwin, Casuarina, Palmerston and Katherine. Free for 12-25 year olds.
Yarning with YAG is a podcast and in their first episode Zahin is interviewing Grayson, a sexual health educator from The Spot. He said the staff at The Spot are never shocked because they’ve seen it all before, so don’t be shy.
Midawarr Day 2026: a celebration of culture, connection and wellbeing. From a powerful Welcome to Country by the Rirratjingu clan to dancing, shared food and community services coming together, the day showcased strength, spirit and unity. Hearts were full as everyone headed home and an afternoon storm rolled in across the sea. Thank you to everyone who joined us in creating a true Midawarr ‘harvest season’ day of abundance.
Shout out to the 2026 Midawarr Day working committee, made up of representatives from @rirratjingu , Gumatj Corporation, Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation, @miwatjhealth , Australian Regional and Remote Community Services ARRCS and Anglicare NT.
Excellence at work & leadership in sport.
Earlier this year, Stephanie Stone was awarded Excellence in No Interest Loans Client Service for her work with our Alice Springs financial inclusion team.
Beyond work hours, she brings the same passion to coaching and community at the Arrernte Community Boxing Academy - a commitment that has seen her named an NT News Woman of the Year finalist. Vote for her now!
Learn more about Steph here: .au/news/excellence-at-work-leadership-in-sport-stephanie-named-woman-of-the-year-finalist/
headspace Pizza Party 🍕
A fun, free event for young people aged 16 - 25. This event is brought to you by the headspace Youth Advisory Group. There’ll be pizza, music, games, activities, open mic moments and plenty of room to just hang out and connect.
You can come as you are, bring a friend, dress up, cosplay or just chill.
📅 Friday 8 May
🕓 4pm – 7pm
📍 CDU Danala Campus
🎟️ https://www.rfr.bz/fdfeec6
Today's Rental Affordability Snapshot confirms it: the Northern Territory is in a housing crisis, with private rentals out of reach for people on low incomes.
Our 2026 snapshot found NO affordable rentals for singles on Youth Allowance, JobSeeker, the Age Pension or Disability Support Pension. 0% of properties were affordable for single parents or an out of work couple with children.
“People can’t afford to rent, and our public and social housing stocks are too low. These two factors create a well-worn pathway to homelessness,” said Craig Kelly CEO Anglicare NT.
Anglicare NT is calling for action:
✅ Raise JobSeeker and related payments so people are not trapped below the poverty line and can afford basic living costs and housing.
✅ More social and affordable homes in the NT to address the severe shortage and long waitlists.
✅ Fix housing tax concessions so incentives better support affordable housing outcomes.
Safe, affordable housing is a right, not a privilege. It’s time to rebalance the system so everyone can live with dignity and hope for the future.
Read the full NT Snapshot: .au/resource/rental-affordability-snapshot-2026-northern-territory
@anglicare_australia Northern Territory Council of Social Service NT Shelter
Everyone is invited to join us for Miḏawarr Day Out 2026, a fun-filled day of activities, food, games and dance. Join us on Wednesday 6 May from 10am-2pm. See you there!
Couch Surfing for a cause. TeamHEALTH showed up for Youth Homelessness Matters Day at Darwin Civi Park, and we'll do it again in a heartbeat 💙
Thanks to @anglicarent and @cityofdarwin for bringing everyone together.
#TeamHEALTH #AnglicareNT #CityofDarwin #couchsurfing2026
We had an amazing day raising awareness of Youth Homelessness Matters Day at Couch Surfing 2026. We couldn't do it without the couch surfing teams, stall holders, sponsors, spectators and speakers. And let's not forget Anglicare NT's youth and family team who make the whole day happen.
Congratulations to Grassroots for taking out first place in the couch races, with Youthworx NT coming in second. It was very competitive out on the track today!
Shout out to Larrakia woman Gabrial Miller for the Welcome to Country and speakers Mr Brent Warren CEO Department of Children and Families, Annie Taylor CEO NT Shelter, Craig Kelly CEO Anglicare NT, Leader of the Opposition Selena Uibo and Councillor Patrik Ralph.
Thanks always to our event partner City of Darwin and major sponsor First Nations Radio. See you again next year!
Decorated couches are one of the highlights of the annual Couch Surfing event in Darwin on Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
This year, the best decorated couch prize was won by YouthWorX NT with runners up Young Mums Strong Mums.
Check them out!
💪 Kamaradi is proudly standing up on Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
Originally from Kenya, Kamaradi knows firsthand the challenges young people can face. That’s why he’s determined to KNOCK OUT youth homelessness!
Kamaradi works alongside young people in Darwin, focusing on learning, teamwork and practical skills that can turn lives around.
Every young person deserves opportunity, support and a safe place to belong.
#YHMD2026 @boxfitnt1 BoxFit NT
