Update - Mapping Tools

One of the great things about system testing is that it gives us the opportunity to actually try things out in practice that up until now have been only theory. And while we’re still in the early stages of testing, we can already report that the promised online mapping system for Students is going to be a fantastic feature. Not only will Students be able to get an early look at the region surrounding their placement, but the map itself has customisable place marks with Supervisors and Managers able to populate their region full of helpful information. For example, they might like to highlight the best bus stops and bus codes to get to education providers, or give directions to local shops and cinemas, or even point out which is the best local pub! There’s really no limit to what can be added, and all a Student ever needs to do to check the map is log in to their profile from any computer with internet access. Overall, this is another great way for Supervisors to develop and own their specified region on the Australian Homestay Network.