the problem to solve
Australia currently has some of the highest rates of Rheumatic Heart Disease in the world. The disease is 100% preventable and is typically experienced in 3rd world countries.
the process
• Research – Conducted user interviews with community members, key project stakeholders regarding current health responses
• Research how other ‘for change’ businesses approach health issues with indigenous communities
• Develop a plan for key areas of focus and bedding plans
• Scrap hammock bedding plan based on feedback from the community, change focus to education and supply of bedding
• Develop base resources simplifying often complex information for ease of understanding for indigenous communities
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the outcome
Mobile and web app designed which integrates with Swinburne’s current website to reduce additional touchpoints. The resolution allows students to filter courses, majors and component units to create a plan tailored to their course and workload availabilities preventing existing planning errors
Suggestion to utilise the application as a source of truth and part of education for those working in course planning
next steps
• Develop further resources and work with other primary stakeholders to get information to communities
• Transport of bedding and other items to community Op Shops
• Skill teaching for communities to build own infrastructure
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