DKA
@dka_connect
Followers
405
Following
95
Media
127
Statuses
408
Desert Knowledge Australia works with communities and others to progress sustainability and social wellbeing in desert and arid Australia.
Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Joined September 2011
What a year it's been! From releasing a roadmap to 50% renewables in #AliceSprings, to opening a new men's space, to consulting the community on a new language centre. 🎉. Thanks to all the people and partners who've helped enrich our 2024. 💚
0
0
0
This month, we hosted a series of events bringing together language speakers from 10 Central Australian language groups to share ideas, celebrate culture, and plan for the future. ✨. Read more👇.
0
0
0
The Purple House is testing ways to improve its life-saving dialysis trucks at the DKA Solar Centre. By harnessing solar power and conserving water, they aim to make treatment more accessible for remote Indigenous communities. 🚚☀️💧Read more 👇
dka.com.au
0
0
1
Our 2023-24 Annual Report is here! We reached incredible milestones while planning bold steps for the future. Read the highlights. ⏬.
0
0
1
Next week we're celebrating local languages with two events! . 📽️Tuesday: Film night @CAAMARadio screening films in Central Australian Aboriginal languages. 🎙️ Wednesday: Workshop on using podcasts as tools for language teaching and preservation.
dka.com.au
0
0
0
RT @IDA_Australia: Biggest mob this side of the rock! 😎 . Conference is well underway with lots of connection and exchange happening alread….
0
5
0
We've recently welcomed Rosanne to the team, who's heading up our new Remote Focus initiative, working to support sustainable communities in Central Australia by encouraging cross-sector collaboration. 🙌. We're excited to have her as part of the team! 💚
0
0
1
At this garlic farm in Ali Curung, a shift away from machines for this year’s harvest is creating more local jobs. 👏. 30+ Indigenous workers are gaining experience and contributing to long-term economic growth in this remote NT community.
abc.net.au
Instead of relying on machines, a garlic farm in the tiny Northern Territory community of Ali Curung has invested in more people power to finish this year's big harvest job.
0
0
0
🌊 "Water is life. It's the most precious resource in this world today." 💧. This #NationalWaterWeek, we’re throwing back to the Working Together for Better Drinking Water in the Bush Forum in June 2023, captured in this short documentary. 🎥.
0
0
1
Just a few weeks to apply for our role helping improve education and employment opportunities in remote communities. #AliceSpringsJobs #CommunityDevelopment.
0
0
0
Very proud of our colleague Cedrick Pacis for being the overall winner for Outstanding Customer Service (Individual) at the #BusinessExcellenceAwards - the team were there to cheer him on, and he'll now progress to the NT-wide awards in November. 🙌
0
0
1
Last week, we attended the #VoicesFromTheBush conference, bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders along with engineers, educators, and others engaged in water provision in regional and remote places. 📷 Photos from Oliver Eclipse
0
0
0
What a powerful opening we had on Friday for the official launch of our new Artwe-kenhe ilthe (Men's Space), a dedicated area for Aboriginal men at the Desert Knowledge Precinct. Here's what happened 🔽.#AliceSprings #MensWellness.
0
1
1
Come work with us! Two impactful roles available: Project Officer (Workforce Development) and Remote Focus Coordinator. Drive meaningful change in remote communities. Apply now: #HiringAliceSprings #CommunityDevelopment
0
0
0
It was a great morning when 29 tonnes of red sand arrived at the Precinct to create the dance ground at our new Men’s Space – Artwe-kenhe ilthe. 🌞. Here’s a few snaps, as our CEO Jimmy and Project Lead Micha welcomed its arrival.
0
0
0
We're hiring! Looking for a skilled partnerships and community development professional to come on board to drive forward a new initiative: Remote Focus. More here ⬇️.
ethicaljobs.com.au
Use your partnership building and community development skills to help remote communities become more liveable and sustainable, leading the new Remote Focus initiative at Desert Knowledge Australia.
0
0
0
Welcoming the National Science and Research Priorities today, which very much align with our mission. We look forward to working in partnership with the Australian Government and a wide range of stakeholders on these priorities.
centralwesterndaily.com.au
The science and research framework has made Indigenous knowledge a priority for guiding government, universities and the private...
0
0
1
We're excited to announce the development of a first of its kind in #AliceSprings – a men’s outdoor space on traditional meeting grounds at the Desert Knowledge Precinct. A space built by Aboriginal men, for Aboriginal men. Here's the first stage of construction.
0
0
0
Huge thanks to Minister @LindaBurneyMP for her decades of leadership and public service as her retirement from Parliament is announced today. We've always enjoyed your visits to the Desert Knowledge Precinct and appreciated your support for the Central Australian region.
0
0
0
A huge thanks to Lowri for joining us for her internship as part of her Business degree @UniversitySA 🙌. She's been looking at how to better organise our waste at the Precinct and reduce our carbon footprint, packing her report with research and brilliant ideas. ♻️
0
0
0