House of Darwin First Nations

Who we are

House of Darwin describes itself as a community-driven celebration of the Northern Territory, shared with the world. Its designs tell stories about the Territory’s plants, animals, people, past, and future. Although it is based in Darwin and holds events in remote places, it aims to reach a global audience.

The brand’s purpose is to support and share Territory culture, and to bring people together through creativity. It links its commercial growth to community impact, so that as the business grows, so does its support for communities. A key goal is to help young people in Indigenous communities shape their world with pride and unity.

House of Darwin serves customers in Australia and overseas who connect with the Territory. Through the House of Darwin Foundation, a separate charitable organisation, it also serves remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

What we do

House of Darwin designs and sells clothing and other products through its Darwin store and online shop. It also runs events and the House of Darwin Foundation, which turns the brand’s success into local action.

• Apparel and products include t-shirts, headwear, accessories, homewares, books, and kids’ clothing. Its collections include HOD: Larrakia Country, which honours the Larrakia people, the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region.
• Events bring people together around creativity and culture, often in remote locations. The brand also works with partners such as Nike, including on events for NAIDOC Week, which celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.
• Hoop Dreams is the Foundation’s main program. It refurbishes basketball courts in remote Indigenous communities and adds murals designed with local people, especially young people. These courts become safe places to play, connect, and improve health and wellbeing.
• Community projects have taken place in communities such as Barunga, Gunbalanya, Yirrkala, Daguragu, and Nyirripi. The Foundation also supports sport, education, and other social programs.
• Out North is the brand’s blog, sharing stories from its projects and collaborations.