The department plays a vital role in the economic, social and environmental development of the Northern Territory to deliver outcomes for all Territorians.
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What we are doing
Arnhem Land projects ready to blast off
The Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund has announced they will make an investment into the Arnhem Space Centre, which will be launching NASA rockets in 2020.
Remote Aboriginal Governance and Capacity Building Grant Program
Are you an Aboriginal community-led organisation or corporation that provides services to remote Aboriginal communities or are looking to in the future?
Celebrating Aboriginal Culture (Australia Day) Grant Program
Would you like to have an event, activity or project to celebrate Aboriginal Culture for Australia Day in 2020? Apply for a grant with the Office of Aboriginal Affairs to help celebrate and recognise Aboriginal culture, language and history – past, present and future, our way this Australia Day.
Be a Safety Champion for National Safe Work Month
Territory businesses and workers are encouraged to focus on and raise awareness of work health and safety during National Safe Work Month in October. This year’s national theme is ‘Be a Safety Champion’ - workers, employers and organisations can all champion work health and safety at their workplace.
The Green Heart of Darwin
The recently-released Civic and State Square Masterplan reflects our unique history, culture and lifestyle and establishes a beautiful green heart in Darwin City. The Masterplan maps out how the city centre will be revitalised and transformed into a cool and shady oasis, with work starting in late 2019.