Emmily Acton

Emmily is the City Activation Officer at City of Newcastle where she helps to solve community challenges with an innovative approach and keen interest for digital solutions. As part of the City Economy team, Emmily's work program involves a particular focus on the night-time economy and utilising smart city technology to inform evidenced based planning, activations, and interventions. Her work in this area has led to Emmily's involvement with a NSW Government night-time safety pilot program, Purple Flag. 

Relatively new to Local Government, at the heart of Emmily's work is her belief in a people-centred approach which empowers communities to strengthen opportunities. With a background in Critical Discourse and Communication Emmily combines this knowledge with a passion for data, taking particular interest in geospatial applications.  

Emmily enjoys learning about and advocating for the ever-growing opportunities for communities to harness technology to improve wellbeing, inclusion, partnerships and skills.