Keep up to date with the latest information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural events, dates, services and significant places with the Trakka mobile app, created by the Indigenous Consulting Group working with elders and youth from the Fremantle community.īit.ly/2av3fus & iTunes: /2aLGRkm & Google Play: bit.ly/2bDMv83 7 Lost in translation KidsCoin was developed by Ngai Tahu entrepreneur Brittany Teei, who launched it shortly after winning the DigMyIdea Māori Innovation Challenge in late 2015. You can easily manage and grow the contents of your piggy bank with online educational program KidsCoin! Complete the lessons online and deposit your virtual dollars into your virtual bank account.
The company recently received recognition as one of four leading providers in the global health software space in the 2016 Microsoft Worldwide Partner of the Year awards.īit.ly/2awogJm & bit.ly/2aJ0QhT 5 Cashed up Whānau Tahi’s global software was originally developed for the Māori community to connect individuals and families and their support networks with health and social service professionals. The app covers 30 tribes across Australia and can be used by tourists, schools, tourism organisations and government departments as an educational tool.
Be greeted by an elder with a traditional ceremony video before learning about tribal customs. Learn about the Indigenous heritage and culture of your location with the Welcome to Country iPhone app. Developed by Indigenous-founded enterprise Indigital, the app uses object, location and image recognition to trigger stories on your phone with holographic detail. You can hunt for a kangaroo or collect firewood as instructed by your elder.Įxplore Indigenous sites through augmented reality app Digital Rangers. The game-like software package creates an immersive 3D-virtual reality, letting you explore the culture, arts and heritage of Australia’s first peoples with stunning detail and accuracy. Journey back in time and experience pre-settlement Australia through Indigenous eyes with Virtual Songlines.
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