Foster Carers in the Northern Territory
If a child you know is being harmed or at risk of being harmed, contact the Child Abuse/Child Protection Hotline at any time on 1800 700 250.
If you have questions specific to a particular child in your care, contact the Department of Child Safety Case Manager or staff of the relevant care service.
The internet is a useful source of information for out-of-home carers. This page contains links to Commonwealth, state and territory, and non-government information, supports and services that may be useful to you.
Go to National Support and Services to find out what Commonwealth and non-government support you may be eligible for.
Find the answer to Frequently Asked Questions about Australian Government support.
Northern Territory Government reimbursements, information and services for foster carers
- NT Foster Care – Information for formal foster, relative and kinship carers living in the Northern Territory.
- About children in care – A few tips and factsheets about children in care.
Legal Information and Assistance
Information to help you raise the children in your care
- Parentline – For support, counselling and parent education call 1300 30 1300 for the cost of a local call from 8am to 10pm seven days a week.
- Raising Foster Children – Help with the day-to-day decisions of raising children who are not your own, and also help to look after yourself.
Information for children and young people in care
- CREATE – Find out about services and support for children in care, including about how to get an Entering Care Kit.
Carer supports
- Foster Care NT– The peak body representing and supporting foster carers in the Northern Territory.
Promoting the rights of children who aren’t living with their parents
- Children’s Commissioner – The Children’s Commissioner promotes and protects children’s rights in the Northern Territory.
- Standards of Care – These are the standards that children in care should receive at all times.
- CREATE – CREATE Foundation is the peak body representing the voices of all children and young people in out-of-home care.
Information for Indigenous carers and carers of Indigenous children