Youth bail support facilities

When young people are granted bail by the police or courts, they may not have suitable community or home-based options to support their bail conditions.

Three bail support facilities in the NT provide supervised accommodation and tailored support for young people who may otherwise be remanded in custody at Holtz Youth Detention Centre or Alice Springs Intake and Transfer Facility.

Locations

The bail support facilities are located in:

• Darwin
• Tennant Creek
• Alice Springs.

What it involves

Bail support facilities are designed to assist the young person comply with their bail conditions, make positive choices and learn skills and strategies.

While staying at a bail support facility, young people are provided with safe and supervised accommodation, along with structured support to engage in education, training and wellbeing programs.

Contact with family is encouraged to help young people on bail stay connected with their community.

Professionals referral line

Police, courts and service providers can call 1800 224 533 (1800 BAILED) 24/7 for referrals and questions about youth bail support facilities.

This line is run by the Department of Corrections.