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Department of Health, Australian Government

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…

Office of the Minister for the Northern Territory, South Australian Government

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…

Office of the Minister Controlling the Northern Territory, South Australian Government

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, Northern Territory Government

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.

Department of Health, Northern Territory Government

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.

Department of Children and Families, Northern Territory Government

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…

Department of Health and Community Services [II], Northern Territory Government

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.

Department of Health and Families, Northern Territory Government

The Department of Health and Families replaced the Department of Health and Community Services in 2008. At the end of 2010, the health and welfare functions of this department were separated and the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Families were established in 2011.

Department of Health and Community Services [I], Northern Territory Government

The Department of Health and Community Services [l] began in 1987 when health and community services, which had been the responsibility of two different departments, were brought together. In 1995 health functions were separated again when the Territory Health Services was established. The two functions came together again in 2001 and a second version of…

Department of Health, Northern Territory Government

The Department of Health, Northern Territory Government took over responsibility for health services from the Department of Resources and Health in 1978. In 1987 responsibility for health and community services were brought together under the Department of Health and Community Services [l].