Darwin

Red Shield House 49

49 Mitchell Street, Darwin  

Phone: 08 8981 5994 

We help ensure safe accommodation and support is provided to address the needs of people experiencing disadvantage and homelessness.

We provide medium-term accommodation for up to 12 months and case management support to men and women (singles and couples), aged 25 and over (no children).

House 49 is hostel style accommodation which accommodates up to 80 persons. All residents are allocated a modest room and share the following common areas with other residents:

• Lounge room with chairs, table and television
• Laundry with washing machine, clothes dryer (for use at a cost), iron and ironing board
• Bathrooms
• Kitchen
• Outdoor and common areas
• Smoking area

Open hours

House 49 is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Reception is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

A manager is on duty Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (on-call duty from 4.30pm and on weekends).

A case manager is available Monday to Friday.

Support provided

• Case manager to work with you on your needs and goals
• Support and advocacy when talking with other services
• Help to make appointments
• Assistance with Centrelink
• Assistance with finding longer-term housing
• Group activities including social activities
• Access to spiritual support with an onsite chaplain
• Positive Lifestyle Program — to develop self-awareness and self-confidence 
• Programs to support your independent living skills  

Referrals and advocacy to:

• Police
• Clinic
• NT Housing
• Centrelink
• Mental health services
• Counselling
• Legal services
• Financial counselling

The Street to Home program is attached to House 49 providing outreach support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Darwin area.

Need financial assistance? 

Contact Doorways at House 49 for emergency relief. 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

9am–12pm 

Phone: 08 8981 5994