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Who is DKA?

Desert Knowl­edge Aus­tralia (DKA) is statu­to­ry cor­po­ra­tion of the North­ern Ter­ri­to­ry, estab­lished in 2003 to encour­age learn­ing, socioe­co­nom­ic devel­op­ment, research, and envi­ron­men­tal sus­tain­abil­i­ty in Cen­tral Aus­tralia. DKA is com­mit­ted to devel­op­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties to build a stronger and more con­nect­ed desert and remote Australia.

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DKA Solar Centre

Live demonstrations of solar technology that drive research around the world.

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Intyalheme

Energising the Northern Territory's renewable future.

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Codes 4 Life

Reconnecting Aboriginal men with cultural identity, responsibilities and community.

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Desert Knowledge Precinct

A welcoming environment that encourages learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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Latest Story

DKA welcomes new Chair and Board members

Oct 26, 2022

Last month DKA welcomed our new Chair, Arrernte woman, Sera Bray. She is joined by the appointment of new Board members, Mandy Taylor and Brad Bellette.

DKA Stories

Desert Knowledge Precinct, Desert Leadership

Jimmy Cocking set to lead DKA into a new era

Jul 04, 2022

Well-known community leader and long-term Alice Springs resident Jimmy Cocking will assume the role of DKA CEO from Monday, 4 July 2022.

Codes 4 Life, Desert Leadership

The identity of an Aboriginal man: Codes 4 Life visits Tennant Creek

Jun 07, 2022

Codes 4 Life delivers a workshop in Tennant Creek featuring 21 participants, and three Elders of the Alyawerre, Warlpiri and Warramunga people.

Desert Leadership, Desert Knowledge Precinct

The Hon Chansey Paech sworn in as Minister for Desert Knowledge Australia in Territory first

May 05, 2022

The Hon Chansey Paech was sworn in as the first ever Minister for Desert Knowledge Australia on 4 May 2022, following an announcement from the Office of the Chief Minister.