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Who is DKA?

Desert Knowl­edge Aus­tralia (DKA) is a not-for-prof­it 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

Talking Water: The Past, the Present; and what Future?

Nov 23, 2021

The Talking Water campaign is working to create a more secure water future for Alice Springs.

DKA Stories

Desert Knowledge Precinct

Vale, Harold James Furber

Nov 16, 2021

A joint statement from the Desert Knowledge Precinct.

Codes 4 Life, Desert Leadership

Arraty Areyel: Looking Straight

Oct 07, 2021

A painting symbolising the significance of Codes 4 Life's work, created by former Project Officer Wayne Scrutton.

Knowledge Intersections Symposium, Desert Knowledge Research Institute, Connecting

Alice Springs conference hosts over 150 participants

Sep 30, 2021

The 2021 Knowledge Intersections Symposium witnessed 39 presentations that shared knowledge of benefit to the central Australian community.