PROGRAM TITLE
Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) Incorporated

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Centre provides research and design, and develops and teaches technologies appropriate to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

TARGET GROUPS
Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Aboriginal outstations.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Respond to requests for technical assistance from individuals and community organisations.
Promote sustainable use of technologies in remote communities and maximisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander control over technology.
To disseminate technical information and ideas to community and outstation groups.
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA COVERED
Northern Australia

TYPE OF ASSISTANCE OR RESOURCES PROVIDED
The design and development of technology aimed at providing assistance towards improvements in community development, environmental health and living standards for remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Centre also provides training and skills development by working with communities.


ENQUIRIES & APPLICATIONS TO
Cairns Office
Centre for Appropriate Technology Inc.
146 Grafton Street
CAIRNS Q 4870
PO Box 6182
CAIRNS Q 4870
PHONE: (07) 4031 0505 FAX: (07) 4031 0431
email: catfnq@ozemail.com.au

Head Office
Centre for Appropriate Technology Inc.
32-36 Priest Street
ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870
PO Box 8044
ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870
PHONE: (08) 8951 4311 FAX: (08) 8951 4333
email: catntrc@ozemail.com.au

North Western Western Australian Office
Centre for Appropriate Technology Inc.
2 Stanley Street
DERBY WA 6728
PO Box 500
DERBY WA 6728
PHONE: (08) 9191 2585FAX: (08) 9191 1964
email: catderby@bigpond.com