In just three years, the Territory Labor Government has completed 1500 homes in remote areas.

Works, now rolling out in communities across the NT, include new builds, upgrades, extensions and renovations.

Separately, subdivisions are being created in several communities to allow for the construction of more homes.

The Territory Labor Government has invested $1.1 billion in its community-led, job-creating remote housing program. 

This ten-year commitment, augmented by current and historic joint funding arrangements, paves the way for tangible and sustainable change in the Territory’s remote areas.

The program’s success is exemplified at Santa Teresa where 93 out of 99 homes at the Central Australian community have been fully upgraded. Five homes have been built with another two planned.

Now, 31 homes will be extended as part of the Territory Labor Government’s innovative Room to Breathe program where extra living spaces are added to existing homes to alleviate overcrowding.

A contract for the first 19 homes has been awarded to Aboriginal Business Enterprise, Ingkerreke Commercial. With local workers on board, works are well underway with two homes completed so far.

The Territory Labor Government’s successful remote housing program totally eclipses the CLP’s shameful legacy in the bush where in their last two years of Government, they built just two houses.

Quotes from Chief Minister Michael Gunner:

“Our Government has a plan to build better homes and better futures for Territorians in remote areas.

“We know that good housing is the foundation for generational change and that’s why are working  with communities to deliver safer, healthier, more functional homes.

“Our community-led model not only gives people a say in the planning and design of their own homes but it creates jobs for locals which is the Territory Labor Government’s number one priority.”

Quotes from Minister for Local Government, Housing and Community Development, Gerry McCarthy:

“Santa Teresa is a good example of how our commitment to redrawing the Territory’s remote housing model is improving lives in remote communities.

“Overcrowding is the most significant factor in homelessness in the Northern Territory and investing in more homes, and more living spaces in existing homes, is our plan to eliminate overcrowding and reduce homelessness.

“Better homes mean better health, education, employment and social outcomes and 1500 remote area homes across the NT shows the Territory Labor Government is delivering for people in the bush.”

Quotes from Member for Namatjira, Chansey Paech:

“There has been a lot of construction and renovation work out at Santa Teresa and people from the community have told me that improved housing is making a positive difference to their lives.

“It has also been a good opportunity for locals to become involved in all aspects - from planning their homes to helping to build them.”

 Media contacts:

Chief Minister: Cameron Angus 0404 021 192

Minister McCarthy: Jasmin Afianos 0419 361 127