Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts10. Responsibility in respect of children in need of care
Where the Minister is of the opinion that a child is in need of care, he or she may -
(a) give to the child or its parents, guardians or persons having the custody of the child, such assistance and guidance as he or she thinks fit for ensuring the adequate care of the child within the child's family;
(b) on the application of a parent, guardian or person having the custody of the child, enter into an agreement under section 62 to receive the child into care and to provide for the child; or
(c) take such other action under this Act, as he or she thinks fit, to ensure the adequate care of the child.