Closing_The_Gap

Project Info

Team Name

The_Guardian

Team Members

Phong and 2 other members with unpublished profiles.

Project Description

Project Description: The remote communities of the Northern Territory face persistent challenges in accessing vital public services, local information, and opportunities for business growth. This proposal introduces an all-encompassing digital platform to bridge these gaps and foster community development. The solution integrates a digital community board, a mobile app for residents and visitors, and a website for government, public service organizations, and local businesses. These stakeholders will have access to a dashboard to track event engagement, measure performance, and make informed decisions. The government will benefit from powerful data management tools to support investments, funding, and community-focused initiatives, ensuring no communities are left behind. The platform aligns with the mission of "closing the gap," empowering residents, businesses, and public organizations.

Objectives:

For the Community: A digital community board will display essential public service information in central locations such as shops. This will include event updates, services, emergency notifications, and more, with support for local language audio to ensure inclusivity.

For Local People: A personalized mobile app will provide residents and visitors with real-time access to community information. Features like interactive maps and location-based recommendations will cater to those traveling between communities, improving their ability to stay informed.

For Public Servants and Business Organizers: The platform includes a dashboard that enables public service providers and event organizers to monitor engagement, assess their impact, and use data-driven insights to optimize service delivery. Councils managing multiple communities will benefit from the platform's centralized management features.

For NT Government: The platform will support data-driven decision-making, helping the government to oversee investments, funding, and activities across remote communities. This ensures that no community is overlooked, and efforts to close the gap are continuously evaluated and enhanced.

For Businesses and Small Business Growth: The platform will provide local businesses with greater visibility and accessibility to their community. By using the platform’s digital tools, businesses will be able to reach more customers, promoting growth and economic sustainability within the community.

The platform's integration of location awareness, real-time updates, multilingual support with audio, and barcode-enabled FAQs highlights how technology can promote inclusivity and community engagement for closing the gap.