Desert Knowledge Precinct

12/02/2026

The Desert Knowledge Precinct is closed to the public today.

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Desert Knowledge Australia
Centre for Appropriate Technology
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383

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22/01/2026

Enrolments are open for Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383.

Enrolments are open at Batchelor Institute, a place where learning connects with culture, community and real life. Whether you’re interested in business and workplace skills, community services, education, construction, health and wellbeing, the creative arts or other areas, there’s courses available to support your goals.

Study with an institution that understands the importance of culture, community and connection. At Batchelor Institute, learning is flexible, supportive and focused on helping students build confidence, capability and future opportunities.

To find out more about the available courses and enrolment dates, visit www.batchelor.edu.au/courses

18/12/2025

We celebrated 'Campus Christmas' yesterday with all of the Precinct partners Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383, Centre for Appropriate Technology, Desert Knowledge Australia, Ekistica and our tenants sharing a delicious lunch provided by Treat Me Good Cafe & Catering.

We will be closing down for the holiday period from COB this Friday December 19 until January 5.

Wishing everyone a merry and safe festive season and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026!

19/11/2025

It was a privilege and a pleasure to host His Honour, the Administrator of the Northern Territory and Ms Ruth Jones for a walking tour of the Desert Knowledge Precinct. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the stories and vision of the Precinct, our current and future priorities.

It was a great opportunity to share the individual and collective work we are all doing in renewable energy, education, training, regional workforce development, the space industry and more.


Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383
Centre for Appropriate Technology
Desert Knowledge Australia

11/09/2025

A wonderful day at the Precinct with the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education Desert Peoples Campus graduation ceremony. Congratulations all!

01/09/2025

Next week at the Precinct

PROGRAM RELEASED

The inaugural 2025 Living Well Summit in Mparntwe, Alice Springs (Sept 9-11) is only 8 days away now. This event merges the Knowledge Intersections Symposium (co-hosted by Desert Knowledge Australia Research Institute (DKRI), Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education and Charles Darwin University (CDU)) & Central Australia Academic Health Science Network’s (CAAHSN) Annual Showcase, focused on holistic health & wellbeing.

We have finalised an incredible line up of speakers who will be delivering their insights into their latest research findings. With plenary and presentation topics ranging from Aboriginal health, culture and education don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and support Central Australia’s community & country to LIVE WELL, now and into the future.

❗️ To register head to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-well-summit-2025-tickets-1252580494979
👉🏽 More info: https://dka.com.au/dkri/living-well-summit-2025
👉🏽 View presentation program:https://dka.com.au/images/Living-Well-Summit-Program-1.docx-1.pdf

14/07/2025

Yapa Crew training with Centre for Appropriate Technology last week.

14/07/2025

An important ABC Alice Springs story covering the recent Fluency Transfer System workshops on the Precinct.

Endangered First Nations Australian languages learning from the Salish people from across the Pacific Ocean in this UN Decade of Indigenous Languages.

Pertame School
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383

A powerful language teaching method from the US is being trialled in Central Australia, offering new hope for languages on the brink of extinction.

14/07/2025

Thanks to all the organisers and attendees at last week's Arrernte Culture Day as part of NAIDOC Week Alice Springs.

02/07/2025

Next Wednesday we're celebrating NAIDOC Week Alice Springs and Arrernte Culture out here with Akeyulerre, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383, Centre for Appropriate Technology and Desert Knowledge Australia.

Looking forward to seeing you.

26/05/2025

The Garden of Reflection is open to all residents of Mparntwe / Alice Springs.

Today is National Sorry Day - a time to pause and reflect on the trauma, loss and impact caused by Australia’s historical systematic child removal policies.

It’s also important to acknowledge the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations survivors, as well as the need for healing – individually and collectively.

The Garden of Reflection of Desert Knowledge Precinct was created to be a living memorial of the Stolen Generations in Central Australia - a place for quiet reflection and peaceful contemplation about this time in our history.