Northern Territory Seniors Policy

The NT Seniors Policy 2021 - 2026 PDF (3.4 MB) supports active ageing and the evolution of age-friendly communities, where all Territorians:

• value the ongoing contribution of older people to our society
• recognise and respond proactively to our growing senior population
• support our seniors’ independence and wellbeing.

Over the life of the NT Seniors Policy, the demand for services will continue to expand.

Priority areas

Four priority areas and a range of actions have been identified, which will:

• provide future directions to address the demands of our ageing population
• help older people remain in the workforce
• provide a range of services to support the increased cost of living
• aid access through adaptation of the environment to community services and events.

The identified priority areas are:

• economic participation and financial security
• safety and security
• health and wellbeing
• social inclusion and diversity.

Improve and simplify access

The policy also aims to improve and simplify access for eligible members to the NT Concession Scheme and NT Seniors Recognition Scheme, specifically focusing on seniors who are living in remote areas or on temporary visas who have a Medicare card.

It also recognises the need for easy access to information through broadening methods of distribution and the provision of advisory and interpreter services.

Implementation plans

The Northern Territory Seniors Policy Implementation Plan 2026 PDF (516.0 KB) outlines the work that will be delivered in the final year of the policy. It supports the policy’s vision for senior Territorians to be valued members of the community who are independent, healthy and well.

Some actions will continue as ongoing work. New and updated actions expand on, or replace, those that are now complete or considered business‑as‑usual.  This ensures we keep improving how policies, services and supports are delivered.

The NT Government remains committed to responding proactively to the needs of all seniors, and the second implementation plan continues this important work.

The Northern Territory Seniors Policy Implementation Plan 2022–24 PDF (1.0 MB) outlined the tangible, measurable actions taken to deliver on the policy’s priority areas.

For more details regarding implementation and how actions will be delivered by NT Government agencies, refer to the Supplementary Information – NT Seniors Policy 2026 Implementation Plan PDF (454.4 KB).

Progress reporting

Progress reports highlight the progress and achievements made towards delivering the 5 year seniors' policy and associated implementation plan.

Read the progress reports below:

• 2024 Progress Report PDF (1.4 MB)
• 2023 Progress Report PDF (9.6 MB)
• 2022 Progress Report PDF (1.9 MB)

Contact

To find out more, call the Office of Senior Territorians on 08 8999 3861 or email dpsc.ost@nt.gov.au.