Safer Public Spaces For Women and Girls

Curious to learn more about interactions and data collected by the Pennies?

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Penny aims to capture and display content and data to better understand perceptions of safety in Penrith.

Penny has been designed by a team of clever and passionate academics, social workers, industrial designers, data specialists, planners and artists as part of the NSW government Safer Spaces for Women and Girls, Smart City Innovation Challenge.

Pennies' Locations

Click on a Penny to see the presence and interactions at that location

How women and girls use public spaces?

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Please use the time slider above to refine the data for a particuler period. Drop down menu on the chart allows to change the timescale.

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Number of presences detected by Pennies

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Number of interactions with Pennies *

* an interaction is defined as a direct interaction with the device. ie. someone pushes a button on the devices

Usage trend

Postcards and Survey responses counter

Thank you for your postcards and survey responses submitted via the Pennies. Please keep providing your feedback, we will be releasing summarised content soon.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Behind every postcard is a story. These personal accounts offer a deeper look into how safety, facilities, and community events influence feelings of security. Scroll through to read key insights from those who experience our spaces daily.

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Safety in Public
Places Safe & Unsafe
Locations Actions for Safety Psychological &
Emotional Aspects External Influences
on Safety Facilities &
Infrastructure

Creating Safe Spaces for All

Residents share what makes a public space feel secure, from infrastructure needs to the presence of friendly faces. This section highlights ideas for creating inclusive, safe areas.

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