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Draft actions for each priority area.

Priority area:

Actions:

Design and deploy a digital survey to understand the digital needs of communities in the social and health services space.
Build and strengthen existing innovation hubs which improve social and health services by:
- exploring the application of digital technologies such as 3D printing, robotics, drones
- using big data and patient data to better understand need, improve services and increase access
- training and educating communities on how to access services and use digital tools.
Develop an online platform to capture social and health service data and service user feedback / reviews to hold services to account.
Ensure service users have access to their records / patient data in a secure environment as well as apps to manage their own health.
Raise awareness of and access to services through digital communication channels and social media.

Develop apps and online resources to capture language, stories and cultural protocols.
Use digital platforms to learn from and connect with other Indigenous communities around the world.
Use virtual reality / augmented reality technology to map sacred sites, bush medicine, manage the environment.
Identify and promote champions in communities who are using digital technology to continue and revitalise culture.
Embed culture in innovations in health, education, employment and social services.

Develop pathways into knowledge economy jobs by:
- providing work experience & internships in leading technology and innovation companies in STEM roles
- mentoring and buddying Indigenous employees, interns and trainees in STEM roles
- nurturing Indigenous employees to take up leadership roles in STEM
- integrating technology into all jobs
- creating local innovation jobs especially in remote communities.
Support large companies and communities to create jobs for Indigenous people through subsidies.
Ensure large employers are applying culturally competent recruitment processes and have culturally competent workplaces.
Identify and share successful models of employing Indigenous Australians in digital economy jobs.

Startup sustainable tech-focused and tech-enabled businesses by:
- providing scholarships for entry into leading accelerators / incubators
- building a one-stop digital shop where entrepreneurs can access expertise, resources and funding to startup and grow their businesses
- providing access to mentors & networks.
Grow tech-focused and tech-enabled businesses by large purchasing organisations (like government) increasing the procurement of goods and services supplied by Indigenous tech-focused and tech-enabled businesses.
Pay particular attention to supporting microbusinesses to reach markets, access resources and funding.
Showcase and connect Indigenous entrepreneurs who are developing new technologies or growing their businesses by enabling technology.
Connect Indigenous entrepreneurs to opportunities like the NDIS, Indigenous Procurement Policy.

Provide parents, families & communities with digital tools and the knowledge / training of how to use them.
Provide opportunities to experiment with technology such as through Flint.
Showcase Indigenous “geeks” through community demonstrations.
Use technology to engage young people in education and to breakdown geographical barriers in accessing education, by:
- building learning resources i.e. Coding boot camp, online platforms, virtual classrooms (supporting frameworks), mainstream courses for Indigenous students.
- building foundational numeracy and literacy skills by stealth through gamefication, robotics, 3D printing and programs like Flint.
- including Indigenous perspectives in innovation & technology curriculum.