Centre for Appropriate Technology

Centre for Appropriate Technology CfAT Ltd. Today, we continue to connect people and country through technology to inspire better livelihoods.

works towards sustainable and enterprising communities by delivering appropriate fit-for-purpose technology, including practical project design, technical innovation, infrastructure, and training services. The Centre for Appropriate Technology was established in 1980 to research, design, develop and teach appropriate technologies and deliver technical training to Indigenous people living in remote

communities. CfAT provides technical solutions to infrastructure challenges such as power, water, digital connectivity, and built infrastructure. CfAT also offers training through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO), skills development, employment opportunities, workplace development, and facilitate cultural connectivity.

Save the Date for NAIDOC Week celebrations at the Desert People's Centre with CfAT and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous...
26/05/2026

Save the Date for NAIDOC Week celebrations at the Desert People's Centre with CfAT and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education RTO 0383! 🙌🏾

Market stalls, music, food and lots of activities for the grown ups and kids 🎉

📧 Email [email protected] if you'd like to have a stall at the event.

The Desert People's Centre Board is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced individuals for the roles of Volunt...
30/04/2026

The Desert People's Centre Board is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced individuals for the roles of Voluntary Independent Chairperson and Independent Directors.

These roles offer the opportunity to provide governance leadership and strategic guidance to an Aboriginal-controlled organisation that supports education, training, and employment outcomes for Aboriginal people in Central Australia.

📧 Email [email protected] for more info or to submit an EOI!

Last week, the CfAT crew had a bit of fun disassembling disposed aircraft chairs as part of our partnership with the Uni...
20/04/2026

Last week, the CfAT crew had a bit of fun disassembling disposed aircraft chairs as part of our partnership with the University of Melbourne's Engineering Faculty Repurposing project. ✈️💺

👉🏾 The Engineering students from UniMelb have been working with the crew to develop resources that provide them with a framework for understanding the properties of different parts of disposed material, that they can then design into new products that provide solutions to identified needs of people living in remote communities.

There were a lot of ideas thrown around, and the crew will continue working with the students to refine the resources, as well as developing prototypes of products that address the needs of regional and remote living! 💪🏾🙌🏾

The University of Melbourne Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology

Last week our crew had a special visit from our friends at the University of Melbourne Engineering Faculty, who were in ...
23/03/2026

Last week our crew had a special visit from our friends at the University of Melbourne Engineering Faculty, who were in town to help us understand and apply engineering theory to repurposing of waste material.

👉🏾 The students are working on creating resources that help our crew to apply the Repurposable Attribute Basis (RAB) framework to waste material we come across at work or on communities, that we can then repurpose to address community needs. We found some old washing machines laying around on the site to use for practice.

While still in the early stages, we're looking forward to continuing this partnership into the future so our crew can build their confidence and capacity in applying engineering theory into their day to day work! 💪🏾

Thanks again to the The University of Melbourne Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology for working with us! Looking forward to the next visit! 🙌🏾

👉🏾 Our crew was happy to support the LEGENDARY Rayleen Brown at Kungkas Can Cook this week with Test & Tag for her deadl...
05/03/2026

👉🏾 Our crew was happy to support the LEGENDARY Rayleen Brown at Kungkas Can Cook this week with Test & Tag for her deadly office and storefront on Smith Street.... we were lucky to get a peek behind the scenes of Rayleen's products and packaging process - what a great example of Aboriginal enterprise! 🔌💡🖥️

It was also a great opportunity for our younger crew to get some training in Test & Tag as we continue to grow our commercial services across central Aus! 💪🏾🛠️

We forgot what a blue sky looks like here at the CfAT Space Precinct in Alice Springs after all the rain for the past co...
04/03/2026

We forgot what a blue sky looks like here at the CfAT Space Precinct in Alice Springs after all the rain for the past couple weeks! 📡🌞

Great outcomes for the CfAT Training team on Warumungu Country💪🏾Well done to all the participants - it's great to see ou...
03/03/2026

Great outcomes for the CfAT Training team on Warumungu Country💪🏾

Well done to all the participants - it's great to see our mob upskilling and building capacity on country and for country and community! 👏🏾🙌🏾

Today we farewell Aaron Kabasobokwe from the CfATSE team! 🥹Aaron joined CfAT Satellite Enterprises as General Manager in...
24/02/2026

Today we farewell Aaron Kabasobokwe from the CfATSE team! 🥹

Aaron joined CfAT Satellite Enterprises as General Manager in 2021 and oversaw the expansion of the CfAT Space Precinct with major projects such as the installation of our two ground station antennas and the optical space situational awareness telescopes. 📡🌠🌌

We've always valued Aaron's enthusiasm and passion for supporting Aboriginal training and employment pathways in the space and technology industries. 💪🏾🙌🏾

We wish Aaron all the best for the future and thank him for his contribution to CfAT and CfATSE! 👏🏾

CfAT's crew are offering commercial Test & Tag services in Alice Springs and surrounding communities! Make sure your wor...
16/02/2026

CfAT's crew are offering commercial Test & Tag services in Alice Springs and surrounding communities!

Make sure your workplace is WHS compliant. Get in touch to book the crew today.

The much loved former home of CfAT at 32 Priest Street is ready for new tenants! Purpose-built to support office adminis...
14/01/2026

The much loved former home of CfAT at 32 Priest Street is ready for new tenants! Purpose-built to support office administration, events in the conference room, and technical operations in the adjoining large workshop/shed space.

👉🏽 Approx. 690 m² of internal administration and office accommodation, with secure reception, open-plan offices, private offices, meeting rooms and amenities

👉🏾 Large workshop shed of approx. 559 m², with a footprint around 30m x 18m, high ceilings, roller door access, 3-phase power, wash bays and lockable trailer bays

👉🏽 Separate ancillary outdoor building, with offices, private outdoor spaces and kitchen

👉🏾 Central conference room with projector, adjoining kitchen/dining area and restrooms

👉🏻 Secure fenced site with off-street car parking and direct vehicle access to workshop

Formerly home to CfAT’s operations, the property has supported technical teams, community programs and nationally significant projects, and offers a robust, adaptable environment for its next chapter.

Please get in touch with the CfAT office if you'd like to organise a walk through! Phone 8959 6100 or email [email protected].

Address

Desert Knowledge Precinct, 475 South Stuart Highway
Alice Springs, NT
0870

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4am
Tuesday 9am - 4am
Wednesday 9am - 4am
Thursday 9am - 4am
Friday 9am - 4am

Telephone

+61889596100

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