We support organisations, to create smart communities.
The Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA) is Australia’s only not-for profit peak body dedicated to advocating on behalf of governments for smart communities in Australia. We work closely with our members across all levels of governments to solve problems, enhance policy, capacity, confidence, and create innovative smart solutions, for their communities.
Our mission is to collaborate with our members and stakeholders to empower liveable, sustainable, workable smart communities. We strive to be leaders in the rapidly developing smart technology space and want to ensure equity, participation and inclusion by making sure all Australian communities are able to reap the benefits of smart technology.
Since starting in 2013, ASCA has represented more than 150 local government authorities which collectively represent 12.6 million Australians.
Every region, council, and organisation is unique. We understand that everyone is at a different stage of their ‘smart’ journey. This is why ASCA provides advice, information, resources and policy advocacy to our members at all stages of their smart journey.
“Smart communities bring together our smart practitioners, critical and emerging technologies, processes and policies to drive transformation across Australia. Working with our members, we aim to create digital capability that can scale and accelerate positive societal and environmental outcomes through government to our communities.”
– James Sankar, President ASCA
Our work is grounded in seven key principles that shape what we do and how we do it
As a not-for-profit organisation, our core focus is to improve liveability and wellbeing in the Australian community.
We strive to work collaboratively with our members to form strong partnerships.
We want to ensure the access, inclusion, and equity of smart technology for everyone.
The rapidly evolving smart technology space requires creativity and promoting new ways of thinking.
Data driven decision-making and solutions are essential to make positive progress in the digital world.
Through advocacy, lobbying and coordination, we aim to help Australian communities be leaders in smart technology.
We provide independent, unbiased services and advice to ensure the best outcomes for our members.