Territorian perks

Each child enrolled in school or registered for home-schooling may be eligible for the Back to School Payment Scheme. The scheme provides $200 per annum to be spent on educational goods and services for each child in Transition through to year 12.

Students from Transition to Year 12 in urban areas are eligible to apply for two $100 Sport Vouchers each year per child.

Children under 5 years old who are not enrolled in school are eligible to apply for a $100 Learn to Swim Voucher twice a year.

The vouchers can be used for swimming lessons with a registered swim activity provider.

From 2025 all children in Years 1 to 6 have  the opportunity to develop skills in swimming and water safety in school.

There is a free Waterpark in Darwin - Leanyer Water Park

The park includes slides and waterplay for the whole family and boasts shaded picnic areas and an adjacent skatepark.

There is a free Waterpark in Palmerston - the Palmerston Water Park

The park include slides and waterplay for the whole family and boasts shaded picnic areas and an adjacent skatepark.

As a member of the NT Seniors Recognition Scheme, you get a $550 prepaid card each financial year to spend as you choose.

The NT Concession Scheme offers concessions on various utilities and other services.

Seniors Month is held in August annually providing a great opportunity to join free and low cost events that encourage a healthy lifestyle, plus provide the opportunity to learn a new activity and connect with others.

Territorians enjoy free entry to all parks and reserves managed by the NT Government year-round. Proof of residency may be required.

Northern Territory residents enjoy free entry in Kakadu National Park and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Residents are still required to book and pay for camping and multi-day walks. Proof of residency may be requested by Rangers.

Find out more about the Territory Wildlife Park and the Desert Springs Wildlife Park discounted 12 month membership for locals.

The Territory has some of the best home owner grants in the country.

Whether you are buying an established home, building, need a low deposit  home loan or qualify  for a stamp duty exception - there are a number of options on offer.

Most of the parking throughout the Territory is free and often unlimited.

Darwin CBD parking is free and unlimited all weekend except in Zone A on Saturdays from 8am to 2pm.

Palmerston - Parking is free in both time restricted and all-day parking areas across Palmerston.

Territorians may be eligible for a zone tax offset.

Find out more about the zone and special areas tax offset and eligibility from the Australian Government Australian Taxation Office.