Desert Knowledge Precinct

15/07/2026

13/07/2026

Happy Monday Friends,

This week’s lunch special’s menu is out and we’ve got lots of yummy meals available all week long .

Lunch is served from 11.30am - 1.30pm

We have a small team of 2 at the moment so please have some patience if they’re run off their feet.

All meals are made with high quality proteins and whole foods as much as possible.

Come down enjoy some winter warmers and get a great lunch into your tummy!

LUNCH SPECIALS

MON-TUES: FULL carvery available with salads and seasonal veg)
$26

MON:
Chicken korma curry ŵ rice and Naan/ paneer curry
$25
TUES:
Bush tomato beef stew ŵ rice and dinner roll / Vege stew
$25

WED:
Creamy lemon myrtle chicken pasta bake ŵ broccoli and corn / vege pasta bake
$25

THURS: Silverside ŵ mash, buttered cabbage & cheese sauce
$26

FRI:
Roast meat rolls ŵ chips and gravy
(Beef, lamb, chicken or pork available) $22

08/07/2026

30/06/2026

Looking forward to having the Desert People's event out here next Wednesday July 8 from 10am-2pm as part of NAIDOC Week Alice Springs.

Please Note: Our Event Calendar Has Been Updated.

We've made some changes to our event schedule. Please refer to the updated calendar for the most current dates and times, and share it with your family and friends.
Let's come together to celebrate culture, community, and 50 years of NAIDOC! ❤️💛🖤

12/02/2026

The Desert Knowledge Precinct is closed to the public today.

Check SecureNT to keep up-to-date on emergency warnings and alerts.

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

SecureNT is the Northern Territory Government's official website for community warnings and other emergency management information for bushfires, storms, cyclones, floods and other disasters.

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!