Meet Mio, WADSIH’s new Administration Lead
We’re pleased to welcome Mio Angela Gadon to the WADSIH team as our new Administration Lead. Mio is a Perth-based multidisciplinary artist, designer and arts worker originally from the Philippines.
Photo Caption: Attendees from the 2024 Western Australia Police Force x WADSIH Hackathon
The recent Western Australia Police Force x WADSIH Hackathon 2024 was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in addressing critical public safety challenges.
The event showcased how a diverse group of forward-thinking students and tech-savvy innovators can come together to create impactful solutions that benefit the Western Australian community.
Hosted by WA Data Science Innovation Hub, and backed by the Western Australia Police Force, with support from Arkahna, the event provided a platform for participants to address six challenges local police are currently grappling with.
1. Optimise the Western Australian Police Force’s emergency response.
2. Predict the location of a vehicle of interest.
3. Build a virtual assistant for frontline officers.
4. Extract key information about police investigations from operational sources.
5. Ensure that critical information is understood during a 000 call.
The Hackathon saw remarkable contributions from various teams, with solutions that demonstrated creativity and technical prowess.
We are thrilled to announce the winners and notable mentions:
WA Police x WADSIH Hackathon Prize: The A* TeamYouth Achievement Prize: The Allianz (A team from ECU)
Technical Achievement Prize: Code Blossom
Additionally, Honourable Mentions were awarded to:
AASQA Mandurah Mentors
Data Detectives
Seeking a Route
These teams tackled complex challenges with innovative approaches, contributing to the advancement of public safety technologies.
The Hackathon featured a competitive $10k prize pool, celebrating the top solutions that emerged from the event.
A special thank you to Arkhana for their invaluable support in creating the data pool, which was crucial for the Hackathon’s success.
The success of the Hackathon was greatly enhanced by the guidance and expertise of our esteemed judges and mentors. Their insights and feedback were instrumental in shaping the event and supporting the participants.
The WA Police x WADSIH Hackathon has set a new benchmark for innovation in public safety. By addressing real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology, we are paving the way for transformative advancements in how we approach public safety and the police’s emergency response.
Thank you to all participants, supporters, and partners for making this event a remarkable success.
We look forward to seeing the continued impact of the solutions developed and to future opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
We’re pleased to welcome Mio Angela Gadon to the WADSIH team as our new Administration Lead. Mio is a Perth-based multidisciplinary artist, designer and arts worker originally from the Philippines.
Our AI Program Coordinator, Beth Cusack has been recognised for her work delivering inclusive Gen-AI Bootcamps that help autistic young people build practical technology skills, confidence and a sense of belonging. The program recently expanded to Geraldton, where students explored generative AI, robotics, coding and virtual reality through hands-on projects.
WADSIH brings AI learning to life at GoSHackathon Midwest Young innovators in Geraldton had the chance to explore artificial intelligence, robotics and future-focused problem solving when the WA Data Science