Services
Our work brings together people, ideas and partnerships to deliver real solutions for remote communities.
The Precinct is a traditional site of welcome, promoting knowledge sharing.
Space for Events, Conferences & the Business & Innovation Centre
The Business & Innovation Centre (BIC) is a sophisticated office facility at the Desert Knowledge Precinct, designed by award-winning architects. It has state-of-the-art meeting rooms and conference spaces, as well as bookable private and co-working office space and hot-desk hire, all in a serene bush setting 10 minutes south of the Alice Springs CBD.
- Indoor event spaces for conferences, networking, and training
- Outdoor bushland areas, including a dance floor for Indigenous ceremonies
- Office space, including office equipment hire
- Assistance with event planning, technical assistance, and equipment hire are available
Land
- Development space available for aligned organisations
- Expressions of interest welcome
- Potential for collaborative development
Project & Facilitation Services
- Project management
- Workshop facilitation
- Community engagement
- Community development, project planning and coordination
- Research, monitoring, and evaluation
Corporate Services
Available to both internal and external partners:
- Financial administration
- HR administration
- Administration including travel coordination, procurement, records management, minute taking
- Support in governance setup
- Access to outsourced legal, IT, insurance, and payroll services
Why Work With Us?
- Values-driven and regionally grounded
- Deep insight into the needs of desert and arid zone communities
- Trusted collaboration partner for government and community projects
- Flexible and responsive project delivery
We Work With:
- Aboriginal communities and organisations
- Government agencies (NT and Commonwealth)
- Education providers and universities
- Local governments and NGOs
Noteable Projects
Remote Focus Initiative
By working across housing, water, renewable energy, and workforce development, Remote Focus aims to make existing work more integrated, informed, and effective – supporting solutions that are both impactful and sustainable.
Alice Springs Future Grid
Alice Springs Future Grid was a three-year whole of systems project exploring how Alice Springs can overcome barriers to achieving 50 per cent renewable energy generation by 2030.
DKA Solar Centre
Live demonstrations of solar technology that drive research around the world.
Desert Knowledge Research Institute (DKRI)
Partnering with desert communities and researchers to create enduring benefit for remote and arid Australia.
Codes 4 Life
Reconnecting Aboriginal men with cultural identity, responsibilities and community.
Intyalheme Centre for Future Energy
A flagship project of Desert Knowledge Australia, Intyalheme was set up to energising the Northern Territory’s renewable future.