Information on the main measures is set out below.
An overview of the Northern Territory Emergency Response, plus information on legislation, funding and communities and prescribed areas.
The Australian Government is committed to consultation and engagement with the people and communities involved in the Northern Territory Emergency Response.
The Northern Territory Emergency Response has introduced measures relating to increasing police presence in communities, alcohol and pornography bans, and night patrols.
The family support package includes establishment of safe houses, increasing the capacity of the NT Government’s child-protection workforce and focusing on the wellbeing of children and young people.
Legislation was passed in August 2007 to change the way welfare is administered so that money meant for children’s welfare is used for that purpose, helping to give them a better, safer future.
This section contains fact sheets on child health checks and follow-up treatment and other health services.
The Northern Territory Emergency Response has provided extra resources to ensure children in communities and town camps have access to a good education.
This section contains information on housing and land reform initiatives in the prescribed communities.