Power and Water is a Northern Territory Government-owned utility delivering essential electricity, water and wastewater services to urban and remote communities across the Territory. We manage water sources, wastewater treatment plants and water and sewerage infrastructure, supporting 72 remote communities. In these areas, we generate, distribute and retail power.
Through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to learning from and working in genuine partnership with Aboriginal Territorians to support community-led outcomes and sustainable service delivery.
We are proud to support the Aboriginal and Homelands Conference 2026, an important opportunity for connection, shared learning and collaboration across the housing and homelands sector.
NAB is proud to sponsor the Aboriginal Homelands and Housing Conference, recognising the critical role that First Nations-led housing solutions play in strengthening economic empowerment, wellbeing and long-term prosperity for First Nations peoples and communities.
Under NAB’s sustainability strategy, First Nations economic empowerment is a core strategic priority. We see this as helping create the conditions for First Nations peoples, businesses and communities to thrive on their own terms through greater access to capital, financial inclusion, business growth and community infrastructure. Housing is a critical part of that picture. Safe, secure and culturally grounded housing supports stability, strengthens connection to Country and community, and creates a stronger foundation for social and economic participation over time.
NAB has an ambition to provide $60 billion in housing affordability financing by 2030 to help increase the supply of affordable and specialist housing. NAB recognises that strong housing outcomes are shaped by solutions that are grounded in local knowledge and responsive to the priorities of First Nations peoples. By supporting this conference, NAB is proud to stand alongside First Nations leaders, communities and sector partners to support practical conversations and stronger collaboration on housing as a driver of long-term economic empowerment.
Intract Australia Remote Housing and Construction is a proudly Aboriginal-owned company delivering culturally informed housing, construction, and community services across Australia, including Darwin, Alice Springs, Tiwi Islands, and West Arnhem. Working in partnership with government, community organisations, and Traditional Owners, Intract focuses on sustainable housing solutions, local employment, and long-term community wellbeing.
Through its Remote Housing team and construction division, Intract provides tenancy support, property maintenance, inspections, and high-quality building projects across remote communities. By combining construction expertise with culturally responsive services, Intract supports safe, functional homes and stronger communities, and is proud to contribute to conversations that drive positive change in remote housing and infrastructure.
Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications company. They offer a full range of products and services across a customer base that includes consumers, small businesses, large enterprises and government organisations. Telstra is proud to sponsor this year’s Aboriginal Housing & Homelands Conference – an important gathering for networking, learning and engagement across the Aboriginal housing sector. We support the Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory’s vision and journey towards ‘Aboriginal housing in Aboriginal hands’.
At Telstra, They have their own role to play. They know that connectivity is critical to how people live, work and participate in society, but not everyone has equal access to its benefits. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, especially in remote areas, continue to face barriers to digital inclusion. They’re working to change that by investing in infrastructure, co-designing digital skills programs, and providing culturally appropriate services such as our First Nations Connect Team in Darwin. These actions help ensure that connectivity becomes more equitable.
Key DatesConference Dates: 20 - 21 May 2026 Conference Day 1: 20 May 2026 Conference Day 2: 21 May 2026 Abstract Submission Opens: mid January 2026 Early Registration Opens: February 2026 Draft Program Announced: April 2026 |
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