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 24 hours, 7 days per week.
Location: 7 Doctors Gully Road, Larrakeyah
Email: hostel.te@ymca.org.au
Phone: 08 8981 6504
Rental charge:
- $250 per week for a single short term/long term room
- $290 per week for a single air-conditioned long term and short term room
- $300 per week for a double/twin room
- $350 per week for double air-conditioned room
- $400 per week for Family air-conditioned room
- $360 per week for Family room (no aircon)
Disability Access: 9 ground floor rooms (availability limited)
Hours of Operation: 24 hour, 7 days per week
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 $100 applies
