Desert Harmony Festival
Highlights
- Experience vibrant community spirit at the Desert Harmony Festival, celebrating culture and creativity on Warumungu lands.
- Immerse yourself in diverse Aboriginal culture through art and performances that enrich the Barkly region's heritage.
- Explore family-friendly activities and facilities, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all ages at the festival.
- Discover local crafts and gifts at the festival's shop, supporting regional artists and makers while enjoying unique finds.
Yarntarnpa Kululu-jju Nyinta (Living together as One)
A celebration of culture, community, and creativity in the heart of the Barkly. This year’s festival theme, Yarntarnpa Kululu-jju Nyinta, acknowledges the diversity of the people in the Barkly region which continues to enrich the cultural fabric of the community.
Watch this space for the line-up announcement!
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- Dealer Membership by Indigenous Art Code
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).