YiSSA Transition Begins
MENU YiSSA Transition Begins YiSSA transition begins as new referrals cease, with families needing certainty Yilli Housing Aboriginal Corporation, Mission Australia, Aboriginal Housing NT and
28 July 2026
The
Aboriginal Housing
& Homelands
conference review 2026
ENGAGING THE ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY
Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory (AHNT) Aboriginal Corporation is the community-controlled peak body for Aboriginal housing in the Northern Territory.
AHNT works with the four Northern Territory land councils, the Northern Territory and Australian governments, our members and other stakeholders in the housing sector to influence policy, improve practice and promote agency and transparency in decision-making around Aboriginal housing.
We have an incredible responsibility and privilege, to help bring about long-lasting, meaningful change for Aboriginal people, who will benefit from a strong and prosperous Aboriginal housing sector.
AHNT and NAAJA call for urgent action on YiSSA closure
Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory (AHNT) and the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) are today calling on the Northen Territory Government to reverse the decision to close the YiSSA short stay accommodation centre and work with Yilli Rreung Housing Aboriginal Corporation (Yilli Housing) and Mission Australia to prevent hundreds of vulnerable Territorians from being displaced or forced into homelessness.
16 July 2026
CEO Recruitment
Aboriginal Housing NT is recruiting a new CEO to work at our office in Darwin. For a full overview of the role, the experience required
3 July 2026
SUPPORT US
OUR VALUES
- cooperative – working together with the sector, our members and our team
- culturally strong – community-led and foregrounding Aboriginal knowledges and languages
- strengths-based – focussing on what works
- Trust worthy – reliable and committed
- innovative – embracing new ideas, innovation and technology to advance or mission
OUR MISSION
AHNT is always learning and growing, determined to keep our founders vision in mind and to embody the values we have embraced.
We maintain a good view of the current Aboriginal housing and homelands sector
We understand the policy landscape and reform agendas of governments and land councils so we can work together respectfully and productively
We clearly define the concepts we are all using
We encourage ourselves and our partners to take risks, to innovate and adapt put in place ways to monitor and evaluate our work so we know what our priorities need to be
AHNT is always learning and growing, determined to keep ourfounders’ vision in mind, and to embody the values we have embraced.
- We maintain a good view of the current Aboriginal housing and homelands sector
- We understand the policy landscape and reform agendas of governments and land councils so we can work together respectfully and productively
- We clearly define the concepts we are all using
- We encourage ourselves and our partners to take risks, to innovate and adapt put in place ways to monitor and evaluate our work so we know what our priorities need to be
Contact and
connect with us
ABN 28 849 328 108 | ICN 9120
p (08) 7942 2090
Darwin office
6/41 Georgina Crescent Yarrawonga | PO Box 1370 Palmerston NT 0831
Alice Springs office
