Each year, residents from remote communities across the Northern Territory move to Darwin in search of safety, services and space. A lack of health resources, overcrowding, and anti-social behaviour are among the issues forcing people off country and into the city. But once people arrive, they can become trapped in a cycle of temporary accommodation and homelessness. Housing providers say more social housing is the key, but they're worried the Territory is falling behind on the federal government's push to boost supply.
