Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) has 42 hostels around Australia, providing affordable accommodation for First Nations people needing to be away from home for a range of reasons. Our hostels are safe and comfortable and include 3 meals each day.
See our AHL Hostel Location Map
Our Accommodation Options
Multipurpose hostels
AHL has short-term accommodation available in towns and cities for individuals and families waiting for housing, seeking employment or meeting general business and other commitments away from their homes and communities.
Secondary education hostels
Our accommodation for secondary students is close to educational facilities.
This affordable accommodation assists secondary students to attend school and achieve their education goals, including their Year 12 Certificate. Students will enjoy the opportunity to study in a safe, comfortable environment with access to study assistance, sporting facilities and organised outings.
Eligible students can access ABSTUDY to cover the cost of boarding with AHL. For more information, call the ABSTUDY information line on 1800 132 317 (Freecall).
Student enrolment application packs are available below:
Welcome to Student Boarding | Aboriginal Hostels Limited (ahl.gov.au)
Student enrolment applications
Health and medical hostels
These hostels cater specifically for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access medical treatment, renal dialysis, or antenatal and postnatal care for mothers.
Financial assistance and help with transport through the Patient Assistance Travel Scheme may also be available.
Our Hostels
Northern Territory
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Location |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact |
Address |
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Katherine |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7904 0280 |
11 Kirkpatrick Street, |
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Katherine |
Secondary Education |
(08) 7904 0610 |
PO Box 273 |
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Katherine |
Health and medical |
(08) 7904 0290 |
Knotts Crossing Road, |
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Darwin |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7904 0270 |
21 Packard Street, Larrakeyah, |
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Darwin |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7904 0210 |
37 Glencoe Crescent, TIWI, |
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Darwin |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7904 0230 |
10 Finniss Street, |
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Darwin |
Health and medical |
(08) 7904 0220 |
Bambatj Road, Royal Darwin Hospital Campus, |
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Darwin |
Health and medical |
(08) 7904 0240 |
14 Verbena Street, Nightcliff, |
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Nhulunbuy |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7904 0620 |
11 Bottlebrush Avenue, |
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Alice Springs |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7905 8710 |
15 Len Kittle Drive, Alice Springs NT 0870 |
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Alice Springs |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7905 8730 |
Lot 8139 Larapinta Drive, |
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Alice Springs |
Health and medical |
(08) 7905 8740 |
14-18 Renner Street, |
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Alice Springs |
Health and medical |
(08) 7905 8750 |
15 Gap Road, |
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Alice Springs |
Health and medical |
(08) 7905 8760 |
16 Bath Street, |
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Alice Springs |
Secondary education |
(08) 7905 8770 |
Lot 782 Paterson Street |
South Australia
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Location |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact |
Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Adelaide |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7231 4620 |
2 Clement Street, Dudley Park, |
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Adelaide |
Multipurpose |
(08) 7231 4610 |
2 Oban Sreet, Beulah Park, |
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Adelaide |
Health and medical |
(08) 7231 4630 |
55 Dew Street, Thebarton, |
New South Wales
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Location |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact |
Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sydney |
Multipurpose |
(02) 9043 9520 |
203 Catherine Street, Leichhardt, |
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Sydney |
Secondary Education |
(02) 9043 9530 |
38 Lyly Road |
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Sydney |
Secondary Education |
(02) 9043 9510 |
340 Box Road |
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Newcastle |
Secondary Education |
(02) 9043 9560 |
15 Myall Road |
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Newcastle |
Multipurpose |
(02) 9043 9540 |
19 Spruce Street, Lambton, |
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Dubbo |
Secondary Education |
(02) 9043 9550 |
2 Grey Street |
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Tamworth |
Multipurpose |
(02) 9043 9570 |
179 Johnston Street, |
Victoria
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Location |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact |
Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Melbourne |
Multipurpose |
(03) 9036 4510 |
75 Westgarth St, Northcote |
Western Australia
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Location |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact |
Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Perth |
Multipurpose |
(08) 6109 2030 |
133 Great Eastern Highway, South Guildford, |
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Perth |
Health and medical |
(08) 6109 2020 |
6–8 Harrow Street, Maylands, |
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Kalgoorlie |
Multipurpose |
(08) 6109 2060 |
12–14 Hannan Street, |
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South Hedland |
Health and medical |
(08) 6109 2040 |
3 Hamilton Road, |
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Broome |
Health and medical |
(08) 6109 2010 |
52 Forrest Street, |
Queensland
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Location |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact |
Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brisbane |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 8730 |
55 Gray Road, West End, |
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Brisbane |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 8750 |
501 Brunswick Street, New Farm, |
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Rockhampton |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 8760 |
5 Bridge Street, Berserler, |
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Townsville |
Health and medical |
(07) 3151 8770 |
20 Bernarra St, Rasmussen, |
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Townsville |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 8720 |
261–269 Sturt Street, |
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Thursday Island |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 4710 |
60 Victoria Parade, |
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Thursday Island |
Secondary Education |
(07) 3151 4720 |
145 Douglas St |
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Mount Isa |
Health and medical |
(07) 3151 8780 |
37-41 Pamela Street, |
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Cairns |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 8790 |
162 Grafton Street, |
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Mackay |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 8710 |
49–53 Boddington Street, |