Host the Indigenous Mapping Workshop.

The Indigenous Mapping Workshop offers free in-person and online mapping training, led by seasoned geospatial professionals to members of, or people working directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations in Australia.

Our goal is to facilitate quality mapping training which enables communities to utilise digital mapping technology for the purpose of safeguarding and preserving cultural knowledge, demonstrating connection to land and waters, recording land management efforts and more.

Each year along with our National IMW, IMW Australia can provide four in-person workshops in any State across Australia. This includes forums, conferences or events that wish to host us.

Check out the in-person training we provided at Kimberley Land Council’s Women in Fire Forum in February 2022.

Eligibility

In order to qualify for in-person IMW Australia training at your next event you must be: 

  • An Indigenous Ranger Group, Native Title Group, Heritage Group or Arts, Language and Cultural Centre. 

  • Have a network of approximately 50 or more Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples interested in mapping training.

  • Provide an indoor space that can be set up in a classroom style with IMW Australia’s training equipment.

  • Have a minimum internet connection speed of 20 megabytes per second.

  • Be able to provide the IMW Australia team with four - five hour windows of time for training over two - four days, inclusive of set up time. 

These workshops are able to run thanks to the support from our sponsors. In return, we ask that you and your group be open to being interviewed by our staff so we are able to demonstrate the positive impact of our workshops, ensuring our funding continues and so we can encourage new participants to join the Indigenous Mapping Workshop community.

What in-person training do you offer?

Indigenous Mapping Workshop in-person training is based off our IMW Australia - On Demand courses. IMW Australia training is an initiative of Winyama. Winyama is an Indigenous owned GIS and IT company based in Perth, Western Australia.

Our current training offerings are as follows:

Deadly Data

Deadly Data covers the fundamentals of how to manage, store, organise and make the most of your data. In particular, this course will teach you what makes mapping (spatial) data unique and how you can use it to achieve your project goals.

Simple Data Collection with Open Data Kit

This course will walk you through how to build data collection forms, manage submitted forms with Google Sheets and Google Drive, and how to make your forms available to your field users.

Introduction to Google Earth Pro

Learn the basics of using Google Earth Pro with this course. Content in this course covers; adding places to your map, adding multimedia to your map and other customisations.

3D Storytelling with Google Earth

In this course you will learn how to create your own 3D storytelling experience in Google Earth and how to share it with others.

Imagery and Overlays in Google Earth Pro

Imagery and Overlays in Google Earth Pro teaches you how to add imagery and overlays to your map, how to transfer existing print maps into Google Earth Pro, how to view historic satellite imagery and more.

Importing Spatial Data into Google Earth Pro

Are you looking to expand your fundamental knowledge of Google Earth Pro? In this course you will learn how to How to download and import .GPX and .SHP files into Google Earth Pro and how to locate open GIS data for your local area.

Introduction to QGIS

Learn the fundamentals of QGIS with Introduction to QGIS. This course provides an overview of QGIS and its tools, how to set up a project, selection, styling and layer tools and how to create and style a map to print.

Pre-Burn Fire Management with QGIS

This course builds upon the knowledge gained in Introduction to QGIS. You will learn where fire-specific data can be sourced and how it can be used to support the planning of a fire management project.

Performing Raster Analysis in QGIS

Learn how to build a virtual raster and run analysis in QGIS in this course.

Working with Raster Data in QGIS

Working with Raster Data will teach you the basics of raster data, using QGIS to explore some examples. This course covers the key concepts of pixels, bands, and resolution, aerial photos and scanned maps as well as the difference between categorical and continuous data.

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro

An introduction to ArcGIS Pro software, this course will teach you the skills you need to get started! Learn how to navigate the ArcGIS Pro interface, use the ribbon and toolbars to find the right tool, display data and more.

Remote Data Collection with ArcGIS

Building on what you’ve learned in Introduction to ArcGIS Pro, this course will show you how to use ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to create offline areas that can be downloaded to your mobile device.

Interested in hosting us? Here’s what you can do next:

If you meet our eligibility requirements and are keen to host us, we want to hear from you! Reach out directly to our Program Manager, Kass at kass.boladeras@winyama.com.au or submit an enquiry via our Contact Us form submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • IMW Australia only provides free training on the courses listed above. While we cannot change the content and format of our IMW Australia courses, we welcome groups to bring their own data. For example, you are welcome to provide us with local data sets like NNTT boundaries or places of interest.

    We do require any local datasets to be sent through one month prior to your event so they can be integrated into the course work.

  • If you are hosting an event where mapping training is desired but mapping training specifics are unknown - we encourage you to still send us your application. One of our geospatial professionals will be more than happy to yarn with you about the objective of your event and suggest courses that may work for your attendees.

  • IMW Australia accepts hosting applications 12 months in advance. We require a minimum of three months notice but suggest applying earlier due to the limited availability of in-person training.

  • Yes. You will need to be able to supply at least one laptop between two for your event attendees. However, IMW Australia can provide up to 10 laptops if you need assistance acquiring enough equipment.

Would you like to begin IMW Australia training now?
Apply to access IMW Australia - On Demand, our free online learning platform.