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 each year 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 may be eligible for two $100 Sport Vouchers each year.

Children under 5 years old who are not enrolled in school may be 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.

Children in Years 1 to 6 have the opportunity to develop swimming and water safety skills at school.

Leanyer Water Park in Darwin is free to use and offers slides and waterplay for the whole family and boasts shaded picnic areas and an adjacent skatepark.

Palmerston Water Park in Palmerston is free to use and includes slides and waterplay for the whole family, along with shared 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.

Held each August, Seniors Month offers free and low-cost events that encourage healthy lifestyles, learning and connection.

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 to 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 Alice Springs Desert Park discounted 12 month membership for locals.

The Territory offers a range of home owner assistance options.

Whether you're buying an established home, building new home, looking for a low deposit home loan or eligible for a stamp duty exemption - there are a range of options available.

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.

Learn more about the zone and special areas tax offset and check your eligibility with the Australian Government Australian Taxation Office.

Eligible Territorians who live interstate while studying full-time at a tertiary institution or university may be able to claim towards the cost of travel at the beginning and end of each semester with the Tertiary Fares Reimbursement Scheme.

Territorians enjoy one of the greatest numbers of public holidays for 2026 in Australia!

The NT recognises 14 public holidays - and that's not including additional regional holidays.