About us

Department of People, Sport and Culture was established by the Northern Territory (NT) Government on 10 September 2024.

Department of People, Sport and Culture is a multi-functional human services and community-focused agency that works to provide responsive, safe and quality services and programs that empower communities and improve social outcomes for Territorians.

Our agency includes the following divisions:

• Arts and Culture (Arts NT, Araluen Arts Centre, Museum and Art Gallery of the NT)
• Social Inclusion
  • Office of Disability
  • Office of Youth Affairs
  • Office of Gender Equity and Diversity
  • Office of Senior Territorians
  • Office of Multicultural Affairs
• Library and Archives NT
• NT Concessions and Seniors Recognition
• Sport, Recreation and Strategic Infrastructure.

Our minister

Hon Jinson Anto Charls

Our Chief Executive Officer

CEO Samantha Livesley

Our annual reports

To view annual reports for the agency prior to it being established as Territory Families, Housing and Communities, go to the Department of Children and Families website.

Our strategic plan

As a department, our vision is that the Northern Territory is a thriving and inclusive place where people of all ages, genders, cultures and abilities are welcome and able to live the life they choose. Our strategic plan 2025-2028 PDF (85.1 KB) sets out how we will achieve this through defining our strategic purpose, values and strategic priorities.