Who is DKA?
Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) is a statutory corporation of the Northern Territory, established in 2003 to manage the Desert Knowledge Precinct in partnership with the Desert People’s Centre, and under an Indigenous Land Use Agreement with native title holders, Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation.
DKA facilitates the development of educational, employment and enterprise pathways, arid zone-focused research and technological progress relevant to the wellbeing, resilience and sustainability of desert communities, both within Australia and around the World.
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BUSTIN' THE GRASS FESTIVAL 2023
July 13, 2023
The inaugural BTG Festival was held at the Precinct on Saturday 17 June 2023
DKA Stories
Media Release - DKA releases its new Strategic Plan 2023-2025
Mar 14, 2023
Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) is pleased to announce the release of its Strategic Plan 2023-2025
DKA welcomes new Chair and Board members
Oct 26, 2022
Last month DKA welcomed our new Chair, Arrernte woman, Sera Bray.