Kawu Balya
Well Body, Strong Community
A culturally responsive mobile health solution empowering Indigenous communities in remote Australia to take control of their wellbeing through personalized health tracking, culturally appropriate education, and seamless connection to care.
Bridging the Health Gap
In remote Australia, First Nations people face significant health challenges:
- •Limited access to healthcare facilities and medical professionals
- •Cultural disconnect with traditional healthcare delivery models
- •Lack of ongoing support between clinic visits
- •No existing health apps designed for Indigenous communities
What the Community Told Us
"I forget when my next clinic visit is."
"It's hard to understand the health advice sometimes."
"I want something simple. Something that talks like we do."
Built by Community, for Community
Every feature exists because someone in the community told us they needed it.
Appointment Reminders
Gentle reminders for check-ups, medications, and follow-up visits - never miss important care.
QR Code Integration
Scan QR codes after appointments to sync health information directly - no typing, no WiFi needed.
Plain Language Health Advice
Personalized health guidance in simple, culturally appropriate language you can revisit anytime.
Culturally Informed Wellness
Local wellness guidance including walking on Country and activities that align with cultural practices.
Health Tracking
Record blood pressure, blood sugar, and other measurements to see patterns over time.
Privacy & Security
PIN protection for shared devices, local data storage, and full user consent for all data sharing.
Real Impact, Real Voices
Feedback from our community visits in the Pilbara
"We like it. It's not too hard."
"Looks like it was made by us."
"Can I listen to it next time?"
Download Kawu Balya
Get the Kawu Balya app on your mobile device. Scan the QR code below to download.
Always free for the community
Android
Scan with your Android camera or QR code reader
iOS
Scan with your iPhone camera or QR code reader
How to Scan QR Codes
iPhone: Open Camera app, point at QR code, tap the notification
Android: Open Camera app or Google Lens, point at QR code
Our Team
Passionate researchers and students from Curtin University
Led by expert academics and driven by dedicated students, our multidisciplinary team combines health expertise, AI innovation, and cultural sensitivity to create meaningful change.
Meet the Team