While I was in Queensland at the “Caring for Country” Conference I met up with Troy Mallie who is an Aboriginal fella doing some great stuff with IT, he has co-developed a Database for mapping cultural information using GPS information.  The database can be accessed anywhere via the Internet but is totally secure and protective of the information, part of the technology that they use is Geographical Information Systems (GIS), the best way to explain it all would be to visit Troys website and have a browse, there is also a excellent demonstration of what the program actually does.

The official website speel goes like this:

Cultural Site Management Systems developed by ESS allow indigenous communities to archive important documents, video and photographs that describe their history and culture. A mapping interface is used to record locations and characteristics of sacred sites, areas and tracks. Once these locations have been recorded, a wide range of file types and forms specific to each feature can be added. This effectively creates a “keeping place” where information is permanently archived. The system also acts as an management tool. Users of the system can be prompted to revisit, monitor and maintain culturally significant places, areas and objects.

You can also contact Troy directly:
PO BOX 594, TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
P: 0406371099
E: info@culturalss.com.au