Visitor Information Systems

[Natalie adomakoParticipant]

Hi,
I hope all is well!
We have a few questions:

1. What is the range of wifi connectivity at Lama Lama? – which locations have wifi
2. How does the community feel about paper pamphlets for visitors?
3. Are there devices (such as computers) that rangers can use?
4. Is there any information the community would like to be included in a visitor information systems?
5. Are there any specific designs that the community would like to include in the visitor information system? (eg. any colours or totems etc)
6. Do the Lama Lama people have a native language? – How do they feel about some of their native words being included into a visitor information system [furthermore if they are open to it, are there specific phrases they would like included]

[Evelyn TodioKeymaster]

Hi Natalie,

Thank you for your questions! I do not have a direct response from community unfortunately. However, I’ll try my best to answer these questions.

– The range of connectivity is very limited. Locations with wifi are most likely community hubs such as the ranger base.
– It would be best to consider the pros and cons of paper pamphlets.
Pros: easily implementable, useful for tourists – can include important info and maps
Cons: potential little – environmental impact, ongoing printing required
– I believe there would be at least one computer in the ranger base.
– In the Community Insights Event a couple of weeks ago, it was mentioned that blue is a significant colour – representing the connection to the ocean. I would say that red and earthy colours are significant – representing the land.
– ‘Umpithamu is a language of the Princess Charlotte Bay region on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, in northern-eastern Australia. It is one of several languages of the Lama Lama people, along with Umbuygamu, Lamalama, Rimanggudinhma and Yintyingka.’ (from blurb of ‘A dictionary of Umpithamu’ by Jean-Christophe Verstraete.) It would be thoughtful to include traditional knowledge and language into your pamphlet. My advice would be to make sure you’re intentional and mindful when choosing phrases.

Kind regards,
Evelyn

• This reply was modified 2 weeks, 1 day ago by Evelyn Todio.

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