Cicada.net.au clients include:

• Queensland University of Technology
• World Vision International
• JTA International
• Queensland Health Department
• Workplace Health and Safety Qld
• Hong Kong Polytechnic
• Trinity Grammar School

Kit Sinclair, President World Federation of Occupational Therapists and Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong, Polytechnic University
"I think it was fantastic. I would be very excited to develop thisproject, further incorporate it into my occupational therapy teaching .This method of learning and sharing was very cost effective. The storyline is very credible. The students never questioned the veracity ofYan, the 'cyberfriend', or his personal and family problems as hepresented them. "

Paul Lucas, Minister for Innovation and Information Economy
"I have taken the opportunity to view the CD and wanted to personally let you know that I am not only impressed with the quality of production of this important project but the manner in which it highlights an extremely important issue which of great value for indigenous and non-indigenous alike…this method of training is indeed an important and innovative training tool for rural and remote Australians."

Claire Quigley/ Capgemini Consulting " ...the (promo video) of the World Vision event a couple of weeks ago was fantastic"  

Shawn Cripsin, Manager, Cyclone Multimedia
Thank you for the opportunity to work with your team on "Georges Story". I consider your work to be some of the most powerful and innovative I have seen in the field of e-learning. As the manager of a Federal Government funded, e-learning innovation project I have a fair knowledge of what is "innovative", and this work surpasses what is available in most university level settings.

Dr Michael Meadows, Associate Professor and Head, School of Film, Media and Cultural Studies, Griffith University
"I strongly support the work you are doing and recommend this to any future investors, either public or private sector. This represents an important collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities and deserves to be recognized as such."

B Pascoe, Education Council Chairperson, Lockhart River State School
I have seen the students work with Nola at Lockhart River State School, and they like Nola. Nola is their 'pretend' friend who they ask questions and get answers. Nola is a friend who doesn't judge them for their questions. I support Nola and the program that is being currently run using Nola, and I would like to see it continued. We want our students to be involved in technology that is relevant to them now and that is already in our community.

Flo Watson, Director, Jinnadirran Training and Consultancy Services P/L
"Judith Hewitson has demonstrated ability in successfully collaborating with both Indigenous communities and professional services. Through removing fear, ignorance and mistrust which often surrounds technology, all participants have increased their use of many IT formats."

Dr G.S. Hooper, Information Environments Program, University of Queensland
"In my view Hewitson’s work provides a model for the application of the new information and communications technologies to issues of genuine community concern...(the) approach to interactivity and community building easily extends to education...health...and technology."

Roslyn Hayes, Regional Director North Queensland, Disability Services Queensland
"The unfolding account of events, issues and crises that Joe and his family face, the characters, relationships and circumstances are very real and interesting. This resource portrays a sound, holistic approach to assisting people with a disability in these communities as well as promoting the advantages of using technology in remote areas."

Joe Hovel, Senior Lecturer, School of Rural Health, Monash University
"This is an impressive medium of documenting history as it unfolds or solutions discovered and implemented to social or other issues. I would be delighted to recommend you and your team to be supported with appropriate funding to continue producing Online Documentary programs and training non-professional and professional people alike!"

Sue Lenthall, Head of Education, Centre for Remote Health, Flinders University/Northern Territory University
"As a rural education organization we are interested in further exploring the potential use of this model¦this program positively relates to the features of this innovative Online Documentary Training flexible learning model."

Dannielle Hornsby, Manager, Statewide Telehealth Services, Queensland Health
"This innovative model has gained much acceptance by end users, and I am aware that it has increased local IT skills, access and usage...This Online Documentary Training Program not only motivates participants to use the infrastructure but also to gain more IT skills and to teach others...I support the concept of this project and agree that it would provide a useful demonstration of innovative programs, aimed at improving the uptake of technology in rural and remote areas, which has potential translation to other areas of Australia."

Desleigh DeJonge, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Queensland
"I offer full support for Judith Hewitson and her team in the development and implementation of the model of Online Documentary Training within all its applications…We wholeheartedly endorse Judith’s efforts to combine cutting-edge technology with innovative models."

Judith Trevan-Hawke, Head of Occupational Therapy, James Cook University
"James Cook University is furthering its courses to integrate the IT infrastructure in rural and remote areas into its courses¦JCU aims to work collaboratively with content providers such as Judith Hewitson."

Stanley Nangala, Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Policy Unit, Queensland Health
"A big thank you for sending the CD Rom. I thoroughly enjoyed viewing same and have consequently heard positive feedback from quite a number of Queensland Health staff withinthe Northern Zone, who strongly support the package...keep up with the great spirit and commitment to addressing this important area, addressing Indigenous health and well being."

Wendy Edmond MP, Minister for Health
"Queensland Health is interested in learning of models which are designed to enhance cultural awareness, capacity building and skill development amongst non-Indigenous people working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."

Robert Pestell, Director, State Library of Queensland
"Your strategy of taking participants through a scenario which explores the potential of the technology is an excellent approach and most likely to lead to retaining skills and an interest in further usage of resources."

Julie Watson, Project Manager, Networking North Queensland
"Networking North Queensland supports online networking and training, as means of providing communities with professional support, ongoing education and enhance professional development opportunities."

Dorothy Burton, Indigenous Services Development Officer, HACC Resource Unit
"I would be very interested in incorporating this training into a model for all Indigenous HACC services."

Helen Travers, Senior Research Officer, Department of Social and Preventative Medicine, University of Queensland
"I am writing to provide support for the proposal…so that organisations and services such as ours will have the opportunity to implement the model for indigenous communities."