Local Businesses in Northern Territory

RSPCA Northern Territory shelter in Darwin. Closed on public holidays. Phone ahead before visiting, as adoption hours and animal availability can change.

Services Australia service centre in Darwin. Staff help in person with Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support and Department of Veterans' Affairs matters, and self-service options are available. Phone numbers differ by service, so check servicesaustralia.gov.au/contact-us before calling. Many tasks can also be done online through myGov.

H&R Block Darwin office. H&R Block is a national tax return and accounting brand offering individual and sole trader tax returns, with business services available by referral. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 13 23 25. Opening hours change through the year, so check the office page before visiting.

The Northern Territory's public research library and archive in Darwin City, with quiet study areas, research support, free Wi-Fi, computers, printing and scanning. Entry is free. Check the library's website for public holiday hours, events and services before visiting.

Northern Territory Government Motor Vehicle Registry office for driver licensing and vehicle registration. Appointments can be booked through Territory Services for learner licences and interstate or overseas transfers. Closed on public holidays, and Saturdays of long weekends.

Alice Springs Hospital in Alice Springs has an emergency department open 24 hours, 7 days. In a life-threatening emergency, call 000. For urgent but non-life-threatening health advice, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. Hours shown are for the emergency department; clinics and visiting hours differ.

Royal Darwin Hospital in Tiwi, Darwin has an emergency department open 24 hours, 7 days. In a life-threatening emergency, call 000. For urgent but non-life-threatening health advice, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. Hours shown are for the emergency department; clinics and visiting hours differ.

Foodbank NT is part of Foodbank Australia, the country's largest food relief organisation. It sources and distributes food and groceries to registered charity partners, schools and community programs. It does not usually provide food directly to individuals; people needing help can use the Find Food tool on foodbank.org.au.