Health and Wellbeing
Making healthcare accessible for Indigenous communities, no matter where they live.
- Telehealth Services: Patients in remote areas connect with doctors online, improving health outcomes.
- Innovative Programs: Tools like NACCHO and HealthInfoNet provide culturally tailored health solutions.
Education and Training
Building skills and fostering opportunities for the next generation.
- Online Courses: Indigenous youth gain access to high-quality education through remote learning platforms.
- STEM Initiatives: Programs inspire youth to pursue careers in science and technology.
- Resources to Explore: Remote Learning Platforms, Indigenous Youth Educational Resources.
Cultural Preservation
Preserving knowledge and sharing stories through technology.
- Digital Archives: Platforms like Indigital and Kulila! document and share art, music, and oral histories.
- Virtual Reality: Immersive experiences allow cultural knowledge to live on for future generations.
Care of Country
Harnessing IT to protect and manage land and sea resources.
- Environmental Management Tools: Apps like Fulcrum assist in sustaining ecosystems.
- Indigenous Ranger Programs: Technology supports land and sea rangers in conservation efforts.
- Programs to Explore: Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program.
Digital View of Country
Strengthening connections to Country through advanced visualization tools.
- Virtual Reality: Projects like “Reconnecting Elders to Country” through VR bring knowledge to life.
- Interactive Platforms: Tools like Indigital enable communities to map and share insights about their land.
Data Sovereignty
Empowering Indigenous communities to take control of their own data.
- Community-Driven Data Management: Ensuring respectful collection, storage, and use of information.
- Blockchain Solutions: Exploring ways to safeguard cultural and intellectual property.
Digital Business Empowerment
Enabling Indigenous entrepreneurs to thrive in the tech-driven economy.
- E-commerce Tools: Supporting Indigenous businesses to sell their products and services online.
- Funding and Resources: Providing access to grants and platforms that fuel entrepreneurial growth.
Acknowledgement of Country
RIVIT acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate, the Tjapukai, Yidinji, and Yirrganydji peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and honor their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture.