Northern Territory Emergency Response: one year on

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2008)
Northern Territory Emergency Response: one year on.
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This report details the progress that has resulted following the implementation of the first phase of the Northern Territory Emergency Response. The primary aim of the Emergency Response was to protect children residing in Aboriginal communities and town camps in the Northern Territory. Progress has been measured according to the following areas: coordination, law and order, supporting families, welfare reform and employment, improving child and family health, enhancing education, and housing and land reform.

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• For further information:
  • Northern Territory Emergency Response website
• Contact details:
  • FaHCSIA National Office, Tuggeranong Office Park, Soward Way (cnr Athllon Drive), Greenway ACT 2900, PO Box 7576, Canberra Business Centre ACT 2610, Toll Free: 1300 653 227, email: enquiries@fahcsia.gov.au