SRA Information Technology

05/09/2024

We recently celebrated alongside our fellow finalists in the Diversity category at the 2024 iAwards National Ceremony Gala Dinner at SkyCity, Adelaide.

Congratulations to category winner OK RDY for their work in supporting women in the tech security space.

The Diversity Award category recognises organisations that engage in, promote and maintain diversity and inclusion, recognising and embracing the talents of each individual. Diversity encompasses many facets like age, gender, educational level, ethnicity, physical and mental ability and so much more. At SRA, we are proud to have a wonderfully diverse team and will continue to embrace this in our organisation.

Many thanks to AIIA, the judging panel, presenters and sponsors for organising another fantastic event and for championing the incredible work across the tech sector.

04/09/2024

Where did the year go? Our teams across our offices recently got together for our mid year lunch celebrations. This was a great opportunity for us to connect while enjoying a delicious meal and a few laughs.

Thanks to everyone for your contributions so far in 2024 😊👏🎉

23/08/2024

We're super excited to be attending the iAwards National Gala Dinner next Thurs as a National Finalist for the Diversity award category. Congratulations to all our fellow finalists and thank you to AIIA and the event sponsors for your support 👏

We're getting ready to celebrate the finalists at the 2024 iAwards National Ceremony Gala Dinner at Adelaide's SkyCity on 29 August. Huge thank you to this year's Ceremony Partner InvestSA, part of the Department of State Development.

InvestSA was established to attract national and global investment to South Australia. Attracting global tech companies to SA and throughout Australia helps our local digital ecosystem and economy to thrive through new jobs, heightened expertise and more innovation that makes a positive impact on our lives.

Last chance for tickets here: https://aiia.com.au/event/2024-national-iawards-gala-dinner-2/

12/08/2024

We were honoured to be sponsors of Uniting Communities Lifeline Adelaide Gala Dinner on Friday. Many businesses from the local community came together to support this event as sponsors, donors or those that work closely with the organisation. Hosted at U City, the venue was stunningly decorated with vibrant florals to match the evening's theme of 'Hope Blooms Here' 🌸🌷 Now in its 61st year of operation, Lifeline Adelaide answers thousands of calls every year from people experiencing crisis.

We started the evening with a Welcome to Country from Jack, followed by some insights from Simon Schrapnel, the CEO of Uniting Communities on the tremendous impact Lifeline's services provide. Anthony, one of the phone support volunteers shared his moving and very personal story of why he chose to get involved with Lifeline Adelaide.

The Uniting Communities team, host and auctioneer did an amazing job putting on this beautiful event. Thank you to everyone involved 👏💙

07/08/2024

We are thrilled to be a sponsor of the inaugural Lifeline Adelaide Gala Ball. This event will celebrate the impact of the local community's support and raise vital funds to continue their essential work.

Last year, Lifeline Adelaide’s local Crisis Supporters answered 36,187 calls from Help Seekers across the country. Every call for help deserves to be heard. The event will raise funds to ensure Lifeline Adelaide can continue to listen and provide hope to people in crisis. Tickets are still available here: https://shoutforgood.com/event-ticketings/lifelineadelaideball

Thank you to Lifeline Adelaide and Uniting Communities for the opportunity for us to be part of this wonderful event 👏☺️💙

The countdown is on to the first-ever Lifeline Adelaide Gala Ball, where hope blooms and your support can make a lasting difference 💙

Guests will be treated to a lavish two-course meal crafted by Blanco Horner Hospitality Management, paired with premium Hither & Yon wines. Expect music, dancing, and a heartfelt message of thanks from one of Lifeline Adelaide’s volunteer Crisis Supporters.

Thank you to all our wonderful sponsors so far, we can’t wait to showcase them to you in the lead-up!

Tickets are still available here: https://shoutforgood.com/event-ticketings/lifelineadelaideball 🎟

Be part of this unforgettable evening where elegance meets compassion and every gesture of support blooms into hope!

02/08/2024

We're proud to be a long-term supporter of the Territory Stingers men's and women's hockey teams through Hockey NT. SRA Founder and CEO, Steve Rowe has been an avid hockey player for many years and still takes to the field when he gets the chance.

He is passionate about supporting the local community and the Territory's budding Hockey talent, with some players progressing to National and Olympic teams over the years!

We look forward to seeing the teams smash it at the Festival of Hockey in September 🏑👏

30/07/2024

Over the weekend, Stacey Edmonds MAICD from Dodgy or Not? presented the product at the AICWA Conference in Perth. SRA Information Technology has been proud to partner with the Dodgy or Not? team to play a key role in the development of this webapp. With approximately 240 delegates in attendance, this year's conference was dedicated to empowering members with the latest technological advancements and fraud/scam prevention strategies.

Dodgy or Not? is a webapp that educates subscribers in how to identify scams via a game-inspired experience.

Shaun Luckhurst from SRA's Perth team noted that it was great to engage with so many delegates and fellow sponsors, including representatives from the Australian Government's Cybersecurity team. Many thanks to all who contributed to this project. This would not have been possible without all your dedication and hard work 👏

08/07/2024

We are very excited to once again be a National finalist for the Diversity Award at the AIIA . This award category recognises organisations that have engaged in, promoted and maintained diversity and inclusion by creating an environment that encourages and embraces the talents of each individual.

At SRA, we continue to work on creating an environment that fosters respect and embraces the individuality of our wonderfully diverse team.

Congratulations to all our fellow finalists. We look forward to celebrating with you all at the iAwards National Gala dinner in August.

The iAwards

03/07/2024

We were pleased to sponsor the recent book launch in Canberra of "Iron Sharpens Iron" by Andrew Johnson, a seasoned business leader and former CEO of ACS. In the fiercely competitive realms of Management, Leadership, and Strategy, success demands more than just innovative ideas and robust ex*****on. It requires a winning edge – a fusion of strategy, leadership, and relentless motivation that transcends conventional business wisdom.

"Iron Sharpens Iron: How Borrowing from the Pro Sports Playbook Can Give Businesses the Winning Edge" takes lessons learnt in the professional sports arena that lead to success and blends them with the strategic acumen required for business excellence.

Steve Rowe, SRA's Founder and CEO (and avid hockey player) 🏑joined Andrew Johnson in a dialogue-style presentation where they discussed his reflections on running a business for over 30 years.

Thank you to Andrew for the opportunity to support this event 👏

02/07/2024

Did you know that SRA is an acQuire Nova Network Partner? The Nova Network supports the natural resources industry by ensuring a high standard of data management services are available globally. SRA has a proud history of working with the world's leading Utilities, Resources, Ports, Mining, Oil & Gas companies as well as Commonwealth and State Government Departments and was the original developer of EnviroSys.

So if you're looking to optimise your geological or environmental solution, you can engage SRA, a Nova Network Partner.

01/07/2024

We were honoured to be a finalist in the Business & Industry category at the recent SA/NT AIIA iAwards for our work with JobDNA. While we didn't walk away with the award, it was great to learn about the amazing work of our fellow finalists and gain insights into what's in store for technology innovation in SA from keynote speaker, Diane Dixon (State Project Lead for Lot Fourteen).

Congratulations to all the SA/NT award winners, merit recipients and finalists for your achievements. Thanks also to the event/category sponsors and finally to AIIA for your tireless efforts in organising the iAwards 👏

24/06/2024

We're excited to be attending the AIIA iAwards SA/NT ceremony this week where we are a finalist in the Business & Industry category for our work with Jobdna.me, a revolutionary platform designed for jobseekers, recruiters and companies to simplify the job hunt and application process.

Congratulations to all our fellow nominees on your achievements. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the night 👏😊

One week to go! Join us and celebrate the 2024 iAwards SA & NT finalists. This ceremony will showcase SA & NT innovations across seven categories, and reveal the winners and merit recipients who will progress to the National Ceremony. The gala National Ceremony will take place on 29 August at SkyCity in Adelaide, thanks to InvestSA, our National Ceremony Partner.

Our keynote speaker for the SA & NT iAwards Ceremony will be Diane Dixon, who will provide an update on a statewide approach to drive a thriving and globally competitive innovation economy.

Get your tickets here:
https://aiia.com.au/event/2024-sa-nt-iawards-ceremony/

02/06/2024

Congratulations to several members of the SRA team who have achieved key milestones with the business. Thank you all for your loyalty and contributions to SRA over the years.

Tanya Scowen (20 years)
Irantha Rajapaksha (15 years)
Jerry Johansson (15 years)
Sajana Abeygunawardena (5 years)
Mahesh Senarathna (5 years)
Kanchana Ediriweera (5 years)

Pictured is Steve Rowe, our Founder and CEO presenting Irantha in ACT with his 15 year milestone present. Last year, Prasanna Illukkumbura who leads our ACT team celebrated an impressive 25 years with SRA!

31/05/2024

Over the past week, our teams came together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. It gave us an opportunity to connect and enjoy some delicious treats while supporting a great cause. The scones in Adelaide and Darwin were a particular hit (we may be looking at a scone bake-off in the future! 😋👩‍🍳

Collectively, our teams raised over $500 for Cancer Council Australia and we thank everyone at SRA for their generosity 👏

30/05/2024

It’s a busy day for us up in Darwin. Natasha Griggs and Laura Morgan are at the Innovation Symposium today showcasing our projects and human-centred design capabilities. The focus of this year’s event is demonstrating how businesses can improve with technology-led innovation.

At SRA, we’ve had a long history of working with Government, Private Enterprises and Startups on innovative projects that create positive social, environmental and community outcomes e.g.

💡 Inspire (Learning with Diversity) – a software system designed to improve the learning outcomes for students with disability
💡 JobDNA.me – a skills-based platform that matches candidates with job opportunities within seconds
💡 NightKey – a fingerprint and facial recognition identification management system designed to keep public premises safe
💡 EnviroSys – quality and compliance-focused environmental data management software

To learn more about us, visit https://www.sra.com.au/


Northern Territory Government

30/05/2024

Today is the day! Kristen Fleming and Nathan Morphett from the SRA team are excited to be showcasing our Inspire (Learning with Diversity) product at the ACEL Australia Inclusion and Disability Conference.

Inspire is a software system that enables key stakeholders within schools to:

✅ Improve the learning outcomes of students with disability

✅ Manage and fast-track NCCD reporting requirements

✅ Streamline funding and access to support services

To learn more about what Inspire (Learning with Diversity) can do, head over to:

https://www.getinspire.com.au/

23/05/2024

We’re busy up in Darwin next week! Natasha Griggs (Service Delivery Manager) and Laura Morgan (Principal Consultant, Human-Centred Design) from our NT team will be attending the Innovation Symposium next Thurs (30th May).

The Innovation Symposium is a MUST for Territory businesses and organisations who want to explore how technology-led innovation can help their business develop in challenging economic conditions.

This event offers Territory business leaders to learn how investments in innovation can help business in some of the following ways:

💡Improve productivity, doing more with less
💡Gain competitive advantages through improved profitability and reduced cost
💡Improve customer experience by attracting new customers through differentiation from existing market offerings

Look out for our booth in the Exhibitor section.

📌 When: 9am-5pm
📌 Where: Hilton Darwin
📌 Cost: FREE

To learn more and register for your free ticket, visit:
https://www.innov8nt.com/

We hope to see you there!

22/05/2024

It's just a week until the ACEL Australia Inclusion & Disability Conference at the Darwin Convention Centre! We're excited to showcase Inspire (Learning with Diversity), a software system designed to improve the learning outcomes of students with disability.

With over 300 attendees, this conference will dive into the issues relating to inclusion and disability in the education space, giving attendees the knowledge, skills, practical insights, and connections to have a lasting impact on their roles.

Look out for Kristen Fleming and Nathan Morphett at Booth 5 at the conference (next to the Autism Spectrum Australia booth).

To learn more about the conference and register, visit:
https://www.acel.org.au/ACEL/ACELWEB/PL/2024/NIDC/About.aspx

Plus, check out what Inspire (Learning with Diversity) can do here:
https://www.getinspire.com.au/

06/05/2024

We’re getting ready to attend the ACEL Australia Inclusion & Disability Conference in Darwin on May 30-31. This conference will focus on the issues relating to inclusion and disability in the education space, giving attendees the knowledge, skills, practical insights, and connections that have a lasting impact on their roles.

Our team will be showcasing our Inspire (Learning with Diversity) product. Developed in partnership with Catholic Ed NT, Inspire is a software system that enables key stakeholders within schools to:
✅ Plan, track and improve the learning outcomes of students with additional learning needs
✅ Streamline NCCD reporting requirements
✅ Maximising funding

Look out for us at Booth 5 at the conference (next to the Autism Spectrum Australia booth). To learn more about the conference and to register, visit:
https://www.acel.org.au/ACELWEB/PL/2024/NIDC/About.aspx

To learn more about what Inspire (Learning with Diversity) can do, head over to:
https://www.getinspire.com.au/

20/11/2023

The Canberra team recently got together for a casual catch-up to celebrate the opening of our new office. While we’ve had an office in Canberra for a few years, we’re loving our new space! We are now located at 7a, 17 Napier Close, Deakin (only a few minutes down the road from our old spot).

30/10/2023

Thanks to everyone at 42 Adelaide for taking the time to chat with us.

Our founder, Steve Rowe and CEO, Tim Chopping shared SRA’s inspiring journey (30 years of history!), what’s on the horizon for the business. Plus, a few of 42 Adelaide’s former students (now Graduate Consultants at SRA) shared their experiences and the cool projects they’re working on now.

Check out our “Earn and Learn” cadetship program in partnership with 42 Adelaide here:
https://www.42adel.org.au/hiring-talent/

12/10/2023

It's less than a week to the inaugural Darwin Drone Expo. If your business already works with drones or you're interested in a career in drones, we hope to see you there.

Come check out our stand and chat to the team. We will also be presenting at Session 4: Elevate Your Career with Drones at the Darwin Innovation Hub.

To learn more and register, visit:
https://bit.ly/3EHvnJB
Northern Territory Government Industry Northern Territory Northern Territory

05/10/2023

Want to know about some of the cool projects we've done using drones?

We're excited to be heading over to the 'Future of Drones in the Territory' expo on Wed 18th Oct as part of October Business Month (OBM). Our team will be presenting at Session 4: Elevate Your Career with Drones at the Darwin Innovation Hub. Plus, you can come and say hi at our stand.

Come and check out everything drone-related that the Territory has to offer from industry experts speaking on the latest drone topics, to interactive drone racing and VR, plus info on qualifications, training and career pathways.

To learn more and register, visit:
https://bit.ly/3EHvnJB
Industry Northern Territory Northern Territory Government Northern Territory

🚁✨ Explore the Future of Drones in the Territory during October Business Month! Don't miss out on these dronetastic events, all which take place Wednesday 18 October at the Darwin Innovation Hub. Register now! 💻

1️⃣ Darwin Drones Expo (Main Event)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Darwin Innovation Hub

2️⃣ Session 1: Reality Modeling a $40B Economy 📊🌏
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: The Orchid Room, Darwin Innovation Hub

3️⃣ Session 2: Long-Range Drone Operations 🌐🤖
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: The Orchid Room, Darwin Innovation Hub

4️⃣ Session 3: Navigating Drone Regulations 🛰️📜
🕒 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: The Orchid Room, Darwin Innovation Hub

5️⃣ Session 4: Elevate Your Career with Drones 🚀👩‍💼
🕒 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Orchid Room, Darwin Innovation Hub

Ready to soar into the drone-powered future? Register now at 👉 https://bit.ly/3EHvnJB

20/09/2023

From teaching to running a national IT business – Steve Rowe, founder of SRA recently shared his story with Sajarn Stow from ABC Radio Darwin.

Steve talked about how he developed an interest in tech early in life, his passion for hockey and making the move from Adelaide to the Top End.

A key piece of advice from Steve for budding business owners – "Don’t think you have to do it by yourself. Look for any help that you can get along the way … don’t shy away from asking questions and learning from others’ experiences."

Click below to listen to the full interview.

Steve Rowe made the Territory home in 1997. He originally thought that he was going to work as a teacher but fell into the IT world. He reminds us that it is good to be open to opportunities.

25/08/2023

Hometown hero Joel Carroll will be coming home for the SRA Information Technology Territory Stingers in the massive Festival of Hockey. Kookaburra 371 has a Commonwealth Games Gold, Champions Trophy Gold, Junior world cup Silver Medal and Olympic Bronze to his name.

Make sure you get your tickets to see one of our most decorated Kookaburras back on our home deck! Purchase your tickets here: 🏷https://www.intix.com.au/org/hockey-nt

25/08/2023

25/08/2023

The SRA Stingers Womens squad is here!

It’s a young but talented squad looking forward to the challenge of taking on the Brisbane Blaze.

Ticket details are coming soon.

17/08/2023

We are excited to announce another signing for the SRA Information Technology Territory Stingers with Hockey New Zealand contracted player Rebecca Baker joining for the Festival of Hockey! Rebecca is a talented midfielder and will inject class and composure into the talented Stingers squad.

Tickets for the Festival of Hockey will go on sale this week! Keep an eye our for information in the coming days.

17/08/2023

Tickets are now on sale for the massive Festival of Hockey against the Brisbane Blaze on September 22nd & 24th! The SRA Territory Stingers are priming up to take it to one of the powerhouse Hockey One franchises and will need the whole Territory to get behind them!

Head to https://www.intix.com.au/org/hockey-nt to purchase your tickets for each day. Speak to your club about how you can help them win a prize from ticket purchases.