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Community Events & Activities

Here are some events in the Northern Territory that are noteworthy and not directly linked to the Central Desert Literacy Programme. Below is an outline of some upcoming activities to consider.

Planned and Anticipated Activities

National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.  For information on events and activities in the area, reference Reconciliation Australia.

Barunga Festival

Barunga Festival is a must for anyone seeking an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience. An iconic family friendly event on the national festival calendar, Barunga boasts a long and proud tradition of celebrating Indigenous music, culture and sport. For tickets and more detail, click here.

Mayali Mulil Festival

Mayali Mulil Festival takes place from 6 - 9 September at the Kakadu Billabong Safari Camp.  For more information, look here.

Red Hot Arts

Red Hot Arts Central Australia (RHA) is a regional non-profit arts organisation who provides accessible spaces, workshops, advocacy and events to support artists and arts workers in Central Australia. Based in Mparntwe/ Alice Springs, we have been building artistic capacity, delivering key regional events, and contributing to the growth of the Northern Territory arts sector for over 15 years.  To see what's on, check out the website.

Alice Springs, Australia

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