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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.

About DKA



DKA’s pur­pose:

  • Demon­strat­ing the val­ue of desert and remote Australia.
  • Con­nect­ing peo­ple, knowl­edge and opportunities.
  • Look­ing to the future.



DKA’s focus areas include:

  • Renew­able Energy
  • Desert Lead­er­ship
  • Dig­i­tal Innovation
  • Desert Research

Featured Activities

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DKA Solar Centre

Live demonstrations of solar power technology that drive research all over 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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View all DKA activities.

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Latest Story

In Pictures: Desert Knowledge Precinct Tour

Sep 07, 2020

desertSMART EcoFair in pictures: the Precinct takes part in Central Australia's premier science and sustainability event.

DKA Stories

Codes 4 Life, Desert Leadership

Straight Talk: “I was born to do this”

Aug 21, 2020

Codes 4 Life Project Officer Wayne Scrutton shares his journey with the program.

Intyalheme

A clean and connected energy future for Alice Springs

Aug 14, 2020

Lessons learnt during the Alice Springs Future Grid project will directly inform Australia's clean energy transition.

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DKA Hosts Their Excellencies, General the Honourable David Hurley and Mrs Linda Hurley

Aug 10, 2020

Desert Knowledge Australia was honoured to host His Excel­len­cy the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, at the Desert Knowledge Precinct.