Department of People, Sport and Culture provides support services across sport and recreation, libraries and archives, pensioners and carers concessions, women's policy, multicultural affairs, youth programs and arts and culture. Find out more about us.
What we are doing
Community comes together to mark Youth Homelessness Matters Day
The department recently joined community partners at Civic Park to mark Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
New youth hub to be delivered at Leanyer Recreation Park
A new youth hub for Darwin’s northern suburbs is planned for Leanyer Recreation Park, with the site confirmed following community consultation.
Territory sporting excellence celebrated at 2026 NT Sports Awards
NT athletes, coaches and volunteers were honoured at the 2026 NT Sports Awards in Darwin, celebrating excellence from grassroots to elite sport.
NT Youth Week 2026 celebrates young Territorians
NT Youth Week 2026 has wrapped up after 2 weeks of events celebrating young people across the Territory.
Mini Paralympics helping build pathways for Territory para-athletes
The 2026 Alice Springs Mini Paralympics has helped continue efforts to identify and support the Northern Territory’s next generation of para-athletes on the pathway to the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games.
Celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse at the Spring Festival
The Spring Festival was celebrated in February at Library & Archives NT, with Level 2 of Danala coming alive for a morning of cultural activities and performances.
Community gathers to honour service animals on Purple Poppy Day
Veterans, families and community members gathered at Reg Hillier House over the weekend to mark Purple Poppy Day and honour the animals who served and continue to serve alongside Australian Defence Force personnel.
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre to reopen in Tennant Creek
The Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre in Tennant Creek will reopen on 28 April 2026, marking an important milestone for the Warumungu people and the Barkly region.
NTSA Para Futures Camp builds skills, confidence and connection
On 7 December, we hosted the first Northern Territory Sports Academy (NTSA) Para Futures Camp – another important step forward in strengthening Para sport pathways in the Northern Territory.
2026 NT Sports Awards finalists announced
The Northern Territory’s sporting community is getting ready for a night of celebration, with the finalists now announced for the 2026 NT Sports Awards.
