Welcome to the website of the Norfolk Island Knowledge and Learning Centre, a forum for sharing knowledge about Norfolk Island, its inhabitants and those who govern it. The Island is an isolated territory in the South Pacific Ocean under the administration of Australia. The Centre has been established for educational purposes and to showcase the talents of the Islanders. Its foundations are the distinctive culture and circumstances of the Island people and their unique governance arrangements.
The KLC operates as both a virtual hub and a meeting place, at 70 Taylors Rd. The building houses the Community House, which is a leisure, library and study centre that is available on a “drop-in” basis whenever open, or for bookings for knowledge-sharing events by community groups. The CUC Tertiary Study Hub occupies an adjacent premises, 72 Taylors Road, under separate management.
Political stance
The KLC is non-partisan, non-political, secular and independent of any faction in public affairs. Sometimes it hosts events by groups active in political affairs, but the KLC is then acting as a neutral venue host. It has no policy positions on contentious matters of public affairs.
Opening Hours
From 10 January 2026, the Community House is open as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 10 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday, Friday – 1 PM to 4 PM. Hours can be extended as volunteer supervisors become available. The Centre may close if the rostered Volunteer is unavailable.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday – 6 PM to 10 PM – Night Shift Cafe
Resident and public commentator Dr Chris Nobbs has published an essay entitled “The Australian Government and Norfolk Island Governance: Chicanery, Folly. An Assessment and an Appeal”. Dr Nobbs has invited residents to send comments to him.
Freshwater resources
A scientific paper was published in February 2026 about the freshwater resources of the Island, written in collaboration with Island residents – see page on natural resources and environment. The paper finds that Norfolk Island’s freshwater biodiversity is patchily documented and seriously threatened by water quality issues, habitat disturbance, introduced species (woody weeds, aquatic plants, freshwater snails and live-bearing fishes) and a drying climate.
Anne Swift Oratorio
Musician Anne Swift compiled this oratorio in 1994 while resident on the Island.
Governance of very small islands in Oceania – by Prof. Lorenz Gonshor. Prof Gonschor has given permission for the KLC to publish a PDF of his presentation, delivered to an appreciative audience on 17 April 2026.
Check the Events Calendar for a list of forthcoming events and any special booking arrangements.
NOTE PRESENTER SUSAN PRIOR WILL BE OFF ISLAND ON MONDAY 27 APRIL AND MONDAY 4 MAY. REEF BRIEF WILL RESUME ON MONDAY 11 MAY.
Click on the Events calendar for more details and an enlargeable version of the image. Every Monday at 4:00 PM. Cost $15. NOTE NEW TIME FROM MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER.