Thirteen homes have been upgraded and internal roads improved at Gäṉgaṉ Homeland in East Arnhem following the completion of a $4 million housing and infrastructure project.

The project, delivered through a partnership between the Federal and Northern Territory governments, aims to improve living conditions for Yolŋu families and support residents to remain on Country.

Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation Chairperson Yananymul Mununggurr said the project had improved living conditions and created employment and education opportunities for local Yolŋu.

"These upgrades have made a real difference in the quality of living for families in Gäṉgaṉ," she said.

"Good housing supports better health and wellbeing outcomes, which ultimately leads to people continuing to live in their homeland with dignity.

"We thank the governments for their investment through the HHIP Program. While there is still a critical need for further housing upgrades and new homes across Gäṉgaṉ and other Laynhapuy homelands, this project is a much-welcomed positive and important step forward for the region."

Yolŋu Elder Brian Gumana agreed.

"These upgrades will help families continue living together on Country and support the passing down of cultural knowledge, language, songs and artistic traditions to younger generations,' he said.

Internal roads throughout the homeland, located about a three-hour drive from Nhulunbuy, were also improved.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy said the project was part of the Australian Government's commitment to improving housing in remote communities.

"The Homelands Housing and Infrastructure Program is a significant investment by our government to support families living on Country in Homelands across the Territory," she said.

"These upgrades to homes and community infrastructure in Gan Gan Homeland will support Yolŋu families on Country."

The works were funded through the $220 million Homelands Housing and Infrastructure Program (HHIP), with Traditional Owners and community leaders working alongside the NT Government, Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation and All About Building Services to deliver the project.

Five Gäṉgaṉ residents employed through the Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program also took part in the works, providing local employment opportunities.

Special Envoy for Remote Communities Marion Scrymgour said the program "has been focused on making sure that houses are up to standard for residents who live remotely and has been employing local people in the process".

"Homelands are so important to the Territory and an essential piece of our social fabric," she said.

"These upgrades are the kind of on-the-ground delivery that will make a real difference for the residents of Gäṉgaṉ."

Northern Territory Housing Minister Steve Edgington said the upgrades would improve living conditions while supporting the long-term sustainability of homeland communities.

"These upgrades have delivered a double benefit - better infrastructure for the community and local jobs for people helping improve their own homeland."

Northern Land Council Chair Matthew Ryan welcomed the investment but said further housing was needed to meet the needs of families living on homelands.

"Safe housing is a human right," he said. "Our people want to live and raise their families on their own Country. Living on homelands allows families to keep culture and language strong and pass that knowledge on to future generations. They deserve safe homes with reliable water, power and enough room for their families to do that."

Mr Ryan said overcrowding doesn't stop at remote communities, with families on homelands facing similar pressures. He argued Traditional Owners "have been calling for new homes on Country for decades".

"Our people should be supported to stay on Country or return home, not left waiting another generation," he added.

The upgrades included kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, electrical and plumbing works, painting and repairs to doors, windows and security screens.