A Request for Proposal for non-government organisations to construct Specialist Disability Accommodation on four parcels of land in Darwin’s northern suburbs is currently open on GrantsNT.
The land parcels are suitable for the construction of residential housing and will be transferred to the successful proponent as a grant in return for the construction of the Specialist Disability Accommodation dwellings.
With an estimated 150 Territorians eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation through the National Disability Insurance Scheme this is an emerging market for the Northern Territory with the overarching goal to improve the quality of housing for people living with a disability.
The successful proponent/s will need to be registered as a Specialist Disability Accommodation provider (or able to be), demonstrate a track record in the delivery of disability accommodation, as well as have the capacity and capability to construct Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Non-government organisations may consider partnering with the private sector for the construction component.
The Request for Proposal opened 14 September 2020 and closes Friday, 23 October 2020.
For more information on the Request for Proposal and to register to attend a briefing session on 22 September 2020 visit www.grantsnt.nt.gov.au
Quotes from Jim Bamber, Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities:
“With very limited Specialist Disability Accommodation dwellings available in the NT this opportunity will not only assist Territorians that qualify for this level of support through the NDIS, but also marks the early stages of a developing market for the Territory.
“As part of the A Home for All Territorians NT Housing Strategy 2020-2025 the Northern Territory Government is committed to working with NGO’s and the private sector to explore and develop new models of housing including Specialist Disability Accommodation to provide safe, secure and affordable social housing to Territorians most in need.”
Media contact –Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities 0427 915 108