What Catholic Care NT does

CatholicCare NT is a Northern Territory-based nonprofit social services organisation founded in 1993, employing over 300 staff across 20+ locations spanning Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek, the Tiwi Islands, the APY Lands, and numerous remote Indigenous communities. The organisation delivers an integrated portfolio of community services including NDIS disability support, mental health counselling, children and parenting programs (Tuning into Kids, Circles of Security, Bringing up Great Kids), domestic and family violence prevention (including the NO MORE campaign and THE STAND initiative), alcohol and other drug counselling, early childhood education and care, youth outreach, financial wellbeing and No Interest Loans, community housing (registered but currently with no stock), aged care advocacy, and the Crerar Managed Accommodation Service (~190 beds).

The underlying "platform" is fundamentally people- rather than software-based: intake workers triage referrals, outreach teams deliver services in remote communities, and culturally specific tools such as the Family Coping Toolkit (an Indigenous-developed evidence-based model authored by Larrakia women Caroline Busch and Milly Hardy) form the methodological backbone. The business model is overwhelmingly grant- and contract-driven, with primary funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services, National Indigenous Australians Agency, NT Government, NT PHN, and the Attorney-General's Department. A small fee-for-service layer covers sliding-scale counselling, supervised children's contact services, and early childhood education at $1.65/hour. There is no commercial product, API, or software offering; technology serves an administrative and content-distribution role via the organisational website and newsletter.

Name

Catholic Care NT

Legal name

CatholicCare NT

Website

https://catholiccarent.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CatholicCare NT is a Northern Territory nonprofit founded in 1993 delivering counseling, NDIS, family violence prevention, youth, housing, financial wellbeing, and aged care services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous Territorians across 20+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), Mental Health & Emotional/Trauma-Informed Childcare (anxiety, PTSD) (HSAAAIAI)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Family counseling support
• NDIS disability services
• Domestic violence prevention
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Darwin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: CatholicCare NT is primarily funded through government contracts and grants from Australian Government departments (Department of Social Services, National Indigenous Australians Agency, Department of Human Services) and Northern Territory Government. Services include NDIS, AOD programs, family violence prevention, housing support, financial wellbeing, and youth services.
2. Fee-for-Service Programs: Some services operate on a fee-for-service basis including sliding scale counselling fees, children's contact services, and early childhood education at $1.65/hour. Fees can be waived in cases of financial hardship.
3. Community Housing: Registered Community Housing Provider though currently states no housing stock available. Previously provided social and affordable housing for people on low to moderate incomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CatholicCare NT delivers community-based social, family, and wellbeing services across the Northern Territory of Australia through 20+ office locations. The organization provides NDIS disability support, mental health counselling, children and parenting programs, financial wellbeing services (including No Interest Loans), domestic and family violence prevention and response, alcohol and other drug services, early childhood education and care, youth services, housing support, community housing, and aged care advocacy and managed accommodation.

Product overview

CatholicCare NT is a non-profit social services organization operating as a multi-service provider across the Northern Territory, offering a comprehensive portfolio of community services rather than a unified software product. The organization delivers programs through distinct service categories including NDIS disability support, mental health services, children and parenting programs, financial wellbeing services, domestic and family violence prevention (including NO MORE campaign and THE STAND initiative), alcohol and other drugs support, early childhood education and care, youth services, housing support, community housing, counselling and separation services, aged care, and Aboriginal community development. Key programs include the Family Coping Toolkit (Indigenous-specific family support model), the Malak Family Hub (community events hub), and the CatholicCare NT Intake service (central referral system). Services are delivered across multiple NT locations including Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Tiwi Islands, and remote communities, with specific programs like the NDIS accessible van extending support to the APY Lands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NO MORE: A violence prevention campaign that works with the community to reduce domestic and family violence across the Northern Territory through raising awareness, community education, and promoting positive relationships. Founded by Dr Charlie King AM in partnership with CatholicCare NT since 2006.
• Family Coping Toolkit
• THE STAND

Products and services

• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Services Registered NDIS provider offering person-centred support including coordination of support, counselling, community participation, life skills development, and assistance with finding and maintaining work for NDIS-approved participants across multiple NT locations.
• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health support including Crime Victims Counselling Service, Dual Diagnosis Practitioner, Family Mental Health Support Service, and Taking Action to Tackle Suicide (TATS Tiwi), addressing suicide prevention and social and emotional wellbeing across the NT.
• Children and Parenting Services Programs helping parents develop skills to raise happy, healthy, and resilient children, including home visits, community outreach, parent education groups (Tuning into Kids, Circles of Security, Bringing up Great Kids, 123 Magic), peer support groups, and counselling for children and youth.
• Financial Wellbeing Services Financial support including Emergency Relief for immediate crisis assistance, Financial Wellbeing and Capability program for financial literacy and counselling, and No Interest Loans (NILS) providing interest-free loans up to $2,000 for essential goods and $3,000 for bond or disaster recovery.
• Domestic and Family Violence Services Comprehensive DFV programs including Men's Behaviour Change Program (24 sessions), NO MORE violence prevention campaign, Safe Houses for immediate shelter, and THE STAND initiative for organizational Domestic and Family Violence Action Plans (DVAPs).
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Services AOD programs providing counselling, group work, family support, and community education to help individuals and families reduce harmful impacts of alcohol and drug misuse, including a culturally appropriate remote AOD program and the DAISY youth stream.
• Early Childhood Education and Care Family centres and early learning centres providing culturally appropriate education and care for non-school-aged children, including Alekarenge Family Centre, Emu Point Creche, Jipingdila and Wulangurrumatu Early Learning Centres (Tiwi Islands), Jirnani Early Learning Centre, and Nauiyu Nambiyu Child Care Centre.
• Youth Services Youth support programs including Assertive Outreach for homelessness prevention, Children and Youth Counselling, DAISY (Drug and Alcohol Intensive Support for Youth), Education Engagement and Attainment, School Counselling, and Youth Enhanced Service (YES) for mental health.
• Housing Support Services Tenancy Support Program helping people facing eviction or experiencing homelessness, and Transitional Housing Support providing temporary accommodation with case management to prepare participants for stable long-term housing.
• Community Housing Registered Community Housing Provider with the National Regulatory Scheme for Community Housing, providing social and affordable housing for people on low to moderate incomes (currently no housing stock available).
• Counselling and Separation Services Family and relationship counselling, Children's Contact Services for supervised visits and changeovers, Employee Assistance Program for workplace wellbeing, and Supporting Children After Separation programs.
• Aged Care Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90 women honored through THE STAND initiative representing those lost to DFV in NT since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NO MORE CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNO MORE is a violence prevention campaign founded by Dr Charlie King AM, working in partnership with CatholicCare NT since 2006. The campaign uses sport to engage men to address family violence. CatholicCare NT hosts the campaign and has launched THE STAND initiative to develop Domestic and Family Violence Action Plans (DVAPs) with sporting groups, businesses, workplaces and communities. Partnership spans nearly 20 years with national and international reach.
• Canossian Sisters of Timor LesteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholicCare NT partnered with Canossian Sisters of Timor Leste to fundraise for rebuilding a kitchen facility in the remote village of Ossu. The kitchen was vital for supporting young women to access post-school education. Raised over $15,000 through raffle with support from Airnorth and Timor Plaza Hotel.
• Atyenhenge-Atherre Aboriginal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholicCare NT partners with Atyenhenge-Atherre Aboriginal Corporation in delivering the Community Development Program (CDP), a remote employment and community development service helping eligible job seekers build skills, find work and stay employed across South East Alice Springs communities.
• Good ShepherdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGood Shepherd partnership delivers No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) in partnership with CatholicCare NT and NAB. NILS provides interest-free loans up to $2000 for essential goods and $3000 for bond or disaster recovery, with no fees or charges.
• Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholicCare NT is a member of OPAN delivering the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP), an Australian Government Initiative providing free aged care advocacy services to older people receiving aged care services.
• Multicultural Council of NTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Multicultural Council of NT to deliver Happy Families events - cultural celebrations held monthly at Malak Family Hub bringing communities together with dinner provided.
• AirnorthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated flights supporting Timor Leste pilgrimage and fundraising raffle for Canossian Sisters kitchen rebuild project.
• Timor Plaza Hotel (Jape Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated hotel nights supporting Timor Leste pilgrimage and fundraising raffle for Canossian Sisters kitchen rebuild project.
• Catholic Education NTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Education NT funds CatholicCare NT to deliver School Counselling services in partner Catholic primary and secondary schools across Darwin, Katherine and Santa Teresa. Also funds Employee Assistance Program for Catholic School System staff.
• Australian Mens Shed AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Mens Shed activities in remote communities including Jabiru Mens Shed Showcase events, providing tools and facilities for men's community engagement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Australia: Catholic agency for overseas aid and development with domestic community engagement — comparable Catholic identity and social service mission, but focused on aid rather than direct NT service delivery.
• Salvation Army Australia (Salvos): Major faith-based community services operator running family violence, housing, AOD, aged care and youth programs nationally at much larger scale — comparable offerings but a much broader footprint and brand.

Direct peers

• Anglicare NT: Faith-based multiservice community organisation operating across the Northern Territory delivering family services, youth, homelessness, AOD and aged care programs — directly comparable geography, funding profile, and service breadth to CatholicCare NT.
• Life Without Barriers: National nonprofit providing disability (NDIS), out-of-home care, mental health, aged care and youth services in regional/remote Australia — closely comparable service portfolio and NDIS-heavy revenue mix.
• Somerville Community Services NT: NT-based nonprofit delivering youth, family, and community services with NT Government contracts — directly comparable jurisdiction, scale and service-mix to CatholicCare NT.
• Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation: Alice Springs-based Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering child and family services, housing, aged care and community programs in Central Australia — comparable NT Indigenous-serving service portfolio.
• Mission Australia: Large national nonprofit delivering housing, homelessness, family support, youth, mental health and community services with government contract revenue — comparable multi-service, government-funded delivery model.
• Goodstart Early Learning: Australia's largest nonprofit early childhood education provider with remote/Indigenous centres including in the NT — directly comparable on the early learning/childcare side of CatholicCare NT's portfolio.
• St Vincent de Paul Society NT: Catholic sibling organisation delivering emergency relief, financial counselling, family support and community programs across the NT — directly comparable faith-based, NT-anchored social services model.

Regional players

• AMSANT (Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT): Peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services across the NT — competing for the same remote Indigenous service funding pool and capability, though focused on clinical primary care rather than community services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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