Accommodation
Our hostel in Darwin City
YMCA of The Northern Territory offers Short to Long Term accommodation to disadvantaged people in Darwin. The Hostel is a multi-story accommodation block which has shared kitchen, laundry and toilet facilities. There are single and double/twin furnished rooms available with a secure car park, swimming pool and kiosk. The Hostel is located in the Darwin CBD district. Reception is open Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm.
Location: 7 Doctors Gully Road, Larrakeyah
Email: hostel.te@ymca.org.au
Phone: 08 8981 6504
Rental charge:
| Single Room (no air conditioning) | $205 | $35 |
| Single Room (air conditioned) | $245 | $40 |
| Double/Twin Room (no air conditioning) | $265 | $45 |
| Double/Twin Room (air conditioned) | $306 | $50 |
Security Deposit: All guests are required to pay a refundable $50 security deposit. The preferred method of payment is card, not cash.
Disability Access: 9 ground floor rooms (availability limited)
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm.
Eligibility Criteria
Short - long term people over the age of 18 years. The primary target group is older or prematurely aged people on a low income who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 'Older' people are those aged 55 years and over. 'Prematurely aged' people are those whose life course (e.g. a history of homelessness) has seen them age prematurely and/ or are in Transition for Territory Housing.
- No Illicit Drugs
- No Alcohol
- No pets
- No supply of linen to long term residents
- No threatening behaviour to staff or fellow residents
- Valid photo ID and payment in advance required (payment is Bond and x 2 weeks rent)
- Smoking in designated areas only
- Dress Standards Apply
- Long Term Accommodation requires Lease Agreement and periodic room inspections
Assessment Procedure
Assessment interview pre-accommodation required. Security deposit of $50 applies
