The Centre for Appropriate Technology is a national Indigenous science and technology organisation. CAT was established in 1980 and is incorporated under the Northern Territory Associations ACT. CAT is governed by an Indigenous Board. CAT also operates a wholly owned subsidiary, Ekistica Pty Ltd.

CAT's vision is for happy and safe communities of Indigenous people

CAT's purpose is to secure sustainable livelihoods through appropriate technology

The key outcomes which guide CAT's efforts in pursuing its vision are:

• Informed capable Indigenous people
• Access to technical services
• Networks and Partnerships
• A credible evidence base
• Opportunities for enterprise and trading

Download CAT's Constitution and Rules

Download an overview of CAT's strategic plan 2007 - 2010 

Download a chart of CAT's organisational structure

Download  CAT's Capability and Capacity overview 

Download CAT's Annual Report 2008-2009

Download CAT's Annual Report 2007-2008