Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL) has 43 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 the new interactive AHL Hostel Location Map.
Our Accommodation Options
Short-term (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
Accommodation for secondary students which 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).
Secondary Hostel Boarding Application packs are available below:
Welcome to Student Boarding | Aboriginal Hostels Limited (ahl.gov.au)
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 is also available.
Secondary Education Applications
Our Hostels
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Top End |
Hostel | Type |
Contact |
Address |
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Katherine |
Short Stay |
(08) 7904 0280 |
11 Kirkpatrick Street, Katherine NT 0850 |
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Katherine |
Secondary Education |
(08) 7904 0610 |
PO Box 273 |
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Katherine |
Antenatal |
(08) 7904 0290 |
Knotts Crossing Road, Katherine NT 0850 Map |
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Darwin |
Short Stay |
(08) 7904 0270 |
21 Packard Street, Larrakeyah, Darwin NT 0820 |
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Darwin |
Short Stay |
(08) 7904 0210 |
37 Glencoe Crescent, TIWI, Darwin NT 0810 |
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Darwin |
Short Stay |
(08) 7904 0230 |
10 Finniss Street, Darwin NT 0800 |
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Darwin |
Antenatal |
(08) 7904 0220 |
Bambatj Road, Royal Darwin Hospital Campus, Darwin NT 0810 Map |
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Darwin |
Renal |
(08) 7904 0240 |
14 Verbena Street, Nightcliff, Darwin NT 0810 |
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Nhulunbuy |
Short Stay |
(08) 7904 0620 |
11 Bottlebrush Avenue, Nhulunbuy NT 0880 |
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Wadeye |
Secondary Education |
(08) 7904 0260 |
Nilihn Drive |
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Southern Central Australia |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact | Address |
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Alice Springs |
Short Stay |
(08) 7905 8710 |
15 Len Kittle Drive, Alice Springs NT 0870 |
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Alice Springs |
Short Stay |
(08) 7905 8730 |
Lot 8139 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs NT 0870 |
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Alice Springs |
Renal |
(08) 7905 8740 |
14-18 Renner Street, Alice Springs NT 0870 |
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Alice Springs |
Medical |
(08) 7905 8750 |
15 Gap Road, Alice Springs NT 0870 |
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Alice Springs |
Medical/Renal |
(08) 7905 8760 |
16 Bath Street, Alice Springs NT 0870 |
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Tennant Creek |
Secondary Education |
(08) 7905 8770 |
Lot 782 Paterson Street |
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Adelaide |
Short Stay |
(08) 7231 4620 |
2 Clement Street, Dudley Park, Adelaide SA 5008 |
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Adelaide |
Short Stay |
(08) 7231 4610 |
2 Oban Sreet, Beulah Park, Adelaide SA 5067 |
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Adelaide |
Medical |
(08) 7231 4630 |
55 Dew Street, Thebarton, Adelaide SA 5031 |
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South Eastern Australia |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact | Address |
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Sydney |
Multipurpose |
(02) 9043 9520 |
203 Catherine Street, Leichhardt, Sydney NSW 2040 |
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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, Newcastle NSW 2299 |
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Dubbo |
Secondary Education |
(02) 9043 9550 |
2 Grey Street |
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Tamworth |
Short Stay |
(02) 9043 9570 |
179 Johnston Street, Tamworth NSW 2340 |
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Melbourne |
Short Stay |
(03) 9036 4510 |
75 Westgarth St, Northcote |
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Western Australia |
Hostel |
Type |
Contact | Address |
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Perth |
Short Stay/Medical/Renal |
(08) 6109 2030 |
133 Great Eastern Highway, South Guildford, Perth WA 6055 |
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Perth |
Medical |
(08) 6109 2020 |
6–8 Harrow Street, Maylands, Perth WA 6051 |
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Kalgoorlie |
Short Stay/Medical/Renal |
(08) 6109 2060 |
12–14 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430 |
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South Hedland |
Short Stay/Medical/Renal |
(08) 6109 2040 |
3 Hamilton Road, South Hedland WA 6722 |
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Broome |
Medical/Renal |
(08) 6109 2010 |
52 Forrest Street, Broome WA 6725 |
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Queensland |
Hostel | Type |
Contact |
Address |
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Brisbane |
Short Stay |
(07) 3151 8730 |
55 Gray Road, West End, Brisbane QLD 4101 |
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Brisbane |
Multipurpose |
(07) 3151 8750 |
501 Brunswick Street, New Farm, Brisbane QLD 4005 |
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Rockhampton |
Short Stay |
(07) 3151 8760 |
5 Bridge Street, Berserler, Rockhampton QLD 4701 |
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Townsville |
Renal |
(07) 3151 8770 |
20 Bernarra St, Rasmussen, Townsville QLD 4815 |
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Townsville |
Short Stay |
(07) 3151 8720 |
261–269 Sturt Street, Townsville QLD 4810 |
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Thursday Island |
Short Stay |
(07) 3151 4710 |
60 Victoria Parade, Thursday Island QLD 4875 |
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Thursday Island |
Secondary Education |
(07) 3151 4720 |
145 Douglas St |
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Mount Isa |
Medical |
(07) 3151 8780 |
37-41 Pamela Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825 |
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Cairns |
Short Stay |
(07) 3151 8790 |
162 Grafton Street, Cairns QLD 4870 |
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Mackay |
Short Stay |
(07) 3151 8710 |
49–53 Boddington Street, Mackay QLD 4740 |