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
2021 Graduate program
Applications for the Department of the Chief Minister (DCM) 2021 graduate program are now open.
The worker and Wellbeing fund is here to help
To support Territorians during these uncertain economic times a $5 million Worker and Wellbeing Fund has been established for Territory workers. The fund will complement Northern Territory and Australian Government funding initiatives with an aim to help fill new and emerging gaps.
Medicare ‘Are you being counted?’ competition
Territorians are being encouraged to update their Medicare details with a $5000 prize now on offer for one lucky resident each month until the end of May. Any Territorian who has a Territory home address listed with Medicare can enter the ‘Are you being counted?’ competition.
Honouring Territory Women
A new web page honouring Territory women is now live. The Northern Territory has many extraordinary women who enrich our lives and communities, and are leading the way for other women to follow in their footsteps. The Australian Honours and Awards system recognises the exceptional contributors and quiet achievers in our community.
What is Local Decision Making
Local Decision Making (LDM) is a Northern Territory Government commitment to provide opportunities to transfer government service delivery to Aboriginal Territorians and organisations, based on their community aspirations.