Fantastic idea
I understand the incredible complexity in creating an app such as this. But I agree with a previous reviewer around the automatic directing to the nearest nation that's in the app. I was sitting just south of Beenleigh and the app took me to Bundjalung country. I will definitely be sharing word of the app to encourage people to contact creators so that more comprehensive and accurate data can be put out there.
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Ok, but where next?
I see the major tribes represented and the app is a useful tool however there are many countries that are not, it's a bit half baked. A map to discover nations would be great and also including endemic information about these areas will make it a lot more interesting. Conflicted about the app being supported by a liquefied natural gas company so let's hope future updates don't present a affronted agenda.
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Great app, but big problem
I totally support this app and the service it provides.
I only have one big problem, which is that when it didn't recognise that I'm in Jagara country, in West End, Brisbane, rather than saying so, it told me I was in the country of the nearest group it could find, which was one on the Sunshine Coast.
I can imagine people who don't already know the local people then believing the local country is of a different group.
I would much rather have the app tell visitors to West End that the local country's indigenous custodian group hasn't been identified at this stage, and then to give a generic welcome to country...
Please fix this, and I will definitely bump up my rating!
I only have one big problem, which is that when it didn't recognise that I'm in Jagara country, in West End, Brisbane, rather than saying so, it told me I was in the country of the nearest group it could find, which was one on the Sunshine Coast.
I can imagine people who don't already know the local people then believing the local country is of a different group.
I would much rather have the app tell visitors to West End that the local country's indigenous custodian group hasn't been identified at this stage, and then to give a generic welcome to country...
Please fix this, and I will definitely bump up my rating!
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Marvellous
Congratulations on a well overdue app. Great information. Looking forward to watching it grow. I will be telling all my friends.
Amazeballs
Awesome. Just had a 'why hasn't anyone thought of this / tech really can be amazing' moment
Closer to country
What a brilliant app. I feel very grateful for the privilege of being given better insight to the traditional owners and custodians of the lands that I visit.
Best history lessons!
Great initiative, looking forward to learning the history of our awesome country!
I really wanted this to work
I love the idea of this app. However, ever since I downloaded it, my battery has died within 7 hours of charging- and it usually lasts all day. I guess it's because it's constantly checking for your location and you can't turn it off. Also disappointing that the group in North Brisbane that I was most interested in could not be found on the app.
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Great app so far
This app is simple and straightforward to use, I look forward to more tribes being added to learn more about the different cultural background of different regions across Australia.
It's a great idea
I really want this to work, but I am a little wary of apps that want to use location services even when not active. I'm happy if it activates when I choose to open & view. Location services off seems to open a universe of buggy messages...
