John Moxon
John is president of Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors, a non profit organisation which provides training in computer use for seniors. It was established in 2007 and has 250 members. John has been a member of Parramatta Council’s Disability Access Advisory Committee since 1991 and is currently its Chair. Prior to retiring, John ran his own consulting business for 10 years and prior to that was a NSW Public Servant, working in Industrial Relations, HR and Training and Development.
Read MoreClr Chiang Lim
Chiang is currently an elected Councillor for the City of Parramatta since 1999, who recently served as its Deputy Lord Mayor from 2009 to 2010. He also serves as an appointed Governance Observer for Parramatta CBD’s $1.6b civic redevelopment project, a board member of Westpool (a major co-operative self-insurance scheme for 8 local governments), a Board Member of the Asia Business Connection, Chairman of ParraConnect (City of Parramatta’s smart city initiative), a Board Member of the Chinese Australian Forum, and incoming CEO of the Newsagents Association of NSW & ACT Ltd. He was...
Read MoreFree Wireless at Parramatta Libraries
As part of Parramatta City Council’s commitment to improving its community facilities, Constitution Hill Branch Library has now received Wi-Fi internet connection. Providing wireless internet is part of Parramatta City Council’s e-Parra strategy, with a vision to transform the Parramatta local government area into a smart city for the...
Read MoreDigital Library
Checking out your library book will now be easier and faster with a new fast-lane check-out system – part of Your Digital Library initiative - available at all libraries within the Parramatta local government area. The new digital system will also enable library members to obtain information using the online e-Resources available 24/7 in the virtual branch, as well as Playaway audiobooks, allowing users to listen to books on the go. Whether you want to check a fact quickly from home, need help with an assignment or want entertainment on the move, the new digital library can help. Next...
Read MoreDigiMaq
History has come alive as you stroll through the streets of Parramatta through an exciting, new multi-media adventure, DigiMacq. DigiMacq allows you to see colonial-era Parramatta through the eyes of Governor Lachlan Macquarie, his wife Elizabeth, and a cast of colourful characters from the dignified to the disreputable. Using an application developed for iPhone and iPod touch, this tour sets the benchmark for self guided tours using hand held, digital devices and high quality production standards. The full adventure is best experienced in Parramatta. As you visit each site along the route...
Read MoreSMS Service
Parramatta City Council has introduced a SMS text service, allowing residents to submit service requests to the council via text message to 0418 805 884. The service has been introduced as a response to the changing needs of the community, enabling residents to SMS Council service requests at any time of the day or night from any location, providing they have mobile phone coverage. To process the requests, the person sending the text message must identify in 160 characters or less: What is the request The location of the service request (eg. street name and number) Name of person submitting...
Read MoreOnline Applications
Parramatta City Council is embracing an online future with the launch of new, innovative online applications, which will enable residents to contact Council more quickly and efficiently in real time via the web. The applications are initiatives of Council’s eParra project, aimed at delivering technology to improve and support community and business effectiveness, and will include a venue booking system and residential parking permit renewal application, as part of the first phase of the project. Users will now be able to book one of Council’s venues for a birthday, wedding or community...
Read MoreWireless, Solar-powered CCTV Cameras
Deployed in November 2010, wireless, solar-powered CCTV cameras are located in various points along Church Street, Parramatta. The solar-powered CCTV cameras operate within busy areas in Parramatta CBD to help monitor and deter crime such as illegal dumping, graffiti, unsafe parking offenders, and aid in crowd control.
Read MoreLive Chat on the Parramatta City Council website
Council offers online chat sessions on its website – a convenient way for residents to contact Council through real-time chat, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm. To access online chat, click on the Live Support Online tab on Council’s website home page at www.parracity.nsw.gov.au
Read MoreParramatta receives funding for Smart City initiative
Parramatta’s move towards a ‘smarter city’ has received a boost after a $168,000 grant was awarded to develop mobile digital applications for the retail and tourism sectors. Funding for Collaborative Solutions: Mobile Concierge, was announced by the Hon. Andrew Stoner MP, Deputy Premier of NSW this week, and Parramatta’s Smart City consortium was chosen as one of 11 successful applications to help build the State’s digital economy. “It’s been almost 12 months since Council launched ParraConnect as part of our Smart City concept and this funding is another step towards ensuring...
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