The Protector of Aborigines was the government officer responsible for overseeing contact and relationships with Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory. While the Northern Territory was under South Australian control, Protectors reported to the responsible minister of the South Australian Government through the Government Resident of the Northern Territory. At times the Medical Officer for…
The Office of the Minister of Education and of the Northern Territory was the South Australian Minister’s office responsible for the administration of the Northern Territory from 1889 to 1892. This office was formed by the new Premier JA Cockburn after his election June 1889. The Government Resident continued to provide on the ground administration…
The Northern Territory Archives Service [NTAS] was established in 1983 by the Northern Territory Government as the Government archival authority. The Archives holds government records related to the history of the Northern Territory including records related to child welfare and Aboriginal welfare. It also holds the records of non-government organisations including mission records, and personal…
The Department of Health, Commonwealth Government was created in 1921. It took over responsibility for some matters of health in the Northern Territory from the Northern Territory Administration. In 1977 the Northern Territory Government took over some of the functions of the Commonwealth branch and in 1987 the Department of health was abolished and replaced…
The Office of the Minister for the Northern Territory operated while the Northern Territory was under the control of the South Australian Government. This office was a title change for the Office of the Minister Controlling the Northern Territory. During this period the Government Resident in the Northern Territory reported to this office. In December…
The Office of the Minister Controlling the Northern Territory operated while the Northern Territory was under the control of the South Australian Government. The Office took on this name when responsibility for the Territory was transferred from the Minister of Education to the Treasurer. During this period the Government Resident in the Northern Territory reported…
NT Families and Children was one of two new agencies created when the Department of Health and Families was established in 2008. The other agency formed at this time was the Children’s Commissioner.
The Department of Health, Northern Territory Government was formed when the Department of Health and Community Services [ll] separated its health and welfare functions. At this time the Department of Children and Families was also formed.
The Department of Children and Families was formed in 2011. This occurred when the health and welfare functions of the Department of Health and Community Services [ll] were separated and two new Departments formed. The Department of Children and Families was responsible for the welfare of children and families. This Department was replaced by Territory…
The Department of Health & Community Services [II] replaced Territory Health Services. This department took on responsibility for both health and community services which included the health and welfare of children.This Department was replaced by the Department of Health and Families in 2008.
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