About the Client
The Tiwi Islands Regional Council oversees Melville and Bathurst Islands in the Northern Territory, collectively known as the Tiwi Islands. The Council serves residents across this unique island region, managing local governance and community services while preserving the distinctive cultural heritage of the Tiwi people.
The Brief/Functionality
Market Creations Agency was commissioned to develop a new website that would:
- Create an eye-catching, vibrant design that reflects the Tiwi Islands identity
- Develop a user-friendly interface for residents and visitors
- Implement efficient information delivery for news and updates
- Ensure governance standards were maintained
- Enable internal staff to manage content easily and confidently
The website required several specialised features:
- Large Quick Links for simplified navigation
- Location-based information sections with visual representations
- Dynamic content feeds for Latest News and Public Notices
- On-brand design elements that share the story of the Tiwi Islands
- Content management system accessible to internal staff
Outcome
The completed CouncilConnect website delivers an enhanced digital presence with:
- Vibrant, on-brand design that authentically represents the Tiwi Islands
- Streamlined communications through easily accessible content
- Prominent placement of dynamic news and public notice feeds
- Location-based navigation using large visual elements
- Simplified content management for internal staff
- Improved governance through key module implementation
With user experience and local representation as core design principles, the website successfully provides Tiwi Islands residents with an engaging and functional digital platform. The implemented features deliver an informative and visually appealing website that supports diverse community needs, from accessing current news to finding location-specific information.