Introducing Community Connect Australia

One app.
Two ways to connect.

Discover community events. Find local businesses. Stay connected to the people, places and services around you.

EventsBusiness Directory

Getting ready for launch. Public store release is pending. The download page opens your device's store; the new release may not be available there yet.

An initiative by SIZA Apps · Built in Sydney, Australia

Community ConnectAustralia

Events home screen from the Community Connect demo

Business contact details and opening hours from the Community Connect demo

Events & local businesses, together.

What we build

Technology designed around real community needs.

Community Connect brings two experiences together in one app: Community Connect | Events and Community Connect | Business Directory. Move from finding a community gathering to discovering local services, with useful tools for attendees, organisers and business owners.

Inside Community Connect

Events and businesses.
One connected community.

Two experiences in the same app, with a simple switch between them.

Part of the launch release

Community Connect | Events

Discover, share and manage community events.

Community Connect | Events brings event discovery, organiser tools, notifications, directions, calendar integration, privacy controls and livestreaming into one easy-to-use platform.

DiscoverCity-based search, filters and map discovery

Stay informedPush notifications, reminders and calendar sync

Create & manageEvent tools and recurring events for eligible organisers

Connect liveCommunity livestreams and YouTube integration

Community-awareHijri dates, important Shia dates and prayer-time scheduling

Privacy by designProtected addresses, host details and controlled sharing

Watch the Events demos Explore Events features →

Community Connect Events home with search, quick access and event cards, from the demo recording

Part of the launch release

Community Connect | Business Directory

Find local services. Start a conversation. Support your community.

The Business Directory is built into Community Connect Australia. Explore local businesses, check opening hours and promotions, and send a private enquiry through Business Inbox. Owners can manage listings and follow their review status in the app.

Business discoverySearch by business, category, city and open-now status

Rich profilesContact details, WhatsApp, websites, hours, addresses and imagery

Owner centreCreate, edit and resubmit listings with approval status

Business InboxPrivate enquiries and replies in one conversation list

PromotionsOwner-created offers with approval and expiry controls

Stay connectedEnquiry and reply alerts through push notifications and email

Listings are reviewed. An ABN check confirms recorded ABN details, not ownership, qualifications or service quality.

Watch the Business Directory demo Guide for business owners →

Our vision

One community.
More ways to connect.

We’re expanding Community Connect to make community activities, local services and meaningful connections easier to access—guided by member feedback, privacy, safety and practical value.

Our next steps bring these experiences to more screens, introduce a carefully considered matrimonial space, and make community communication easier through WhatsApp Business Integration.

Discover an Event

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Find the Venue

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Connect with Businesses

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Discover Promotions

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Support the Community

Hijri calendar and prayer times in Community Connect, from the demo recording

Built for communities

Useful tools.
Everyday connections.

From planning your next event to contacting a local business, Community Connect brings practical community tools together.

Multi-city discovery across major Australian cities
Map view, directions and location-aware discovery
Recurring events and prayer-time-based scheduling
Hijri calendar and important Shia date support
Event reminders, push notifications and calendar sync
Business profiles, opening hours, promotions and private enquiries
Livestreaming and archived stream support
Admin tools, permissions and privacy controls

Screens shown are from our demo recordings; some labels may differ in the final release. Features depend on account permissions, device settings and location. Verify program and prayer times with the relevant organiser.

Watch all three walkthroughs Read the user guide →

Product roadmap & future plans

What’s next for
Community Connect.

Expanding access, strengthening community connections and making everyday communication easier. Here are our next priorities, in order.

01 Next priority

A connected web experience

Upgrade the existing Events web app with the latest native-app features and introduce Business Directory at communityconnect.siza.info. Sign in once and switch between both experiences.

Community Connect | Events
Community Connect | Business Directory
Desktop, tablet & mobile browsers · Installable web access on compatible devices

02 Planned · Prototype prepared

Community Connect | Matrimonial

A private, opt-in matrimonial experience for adults seeking marriage, planned for the native app and web. Referral-based applications, profile approval and optional guardian involvement will support a considered, privacy-led experience.

Privacy-controlled discovery · Mutual interest · In-app conversations · Block & report

Planned concept · Not yet available

A considered, private space

A visual direction for Community Connect | Matrimonial. Additional profile information and conversations would follow mutual acceptance and the member’s privacy choices.

Launch will follow dedicated privacy, security and safeguarding reviews.

03 Planned

WhatsApp Business Integration

Integrate WhatsApp Business into the Community Connect ecosystem to make communication more effective, user-friendly and accessible. Help members receive relevant updates, connect with local businesses and access community services more easily.

Community benefit · Relevant updates · Clear opt-in preferences · Privacy controls

Illustrative planned WhatsApp conversation for choosing Community Connect updates, with options to manage preferences and stop updates — Planned concept · Not yet available
Helpful updates. Your choice.
An illustration of how WhatsApp Business Integration could make community updates and local connections easier, with members choosing the information they receive.
Participation would be optional, with clear preferences and an easy way to stop updates.

These are planned directions, not currently available features. Concept screens use illustrative content and may change. No release dates are confirmed; rollout will follow testing and the relevant platform, privacy and safety reviews.

About SIZA Apps

Built in Sydney. Designed for meaningful impact.

SIZA Apps is an Australian technology business founded by Sajjad Zaheer and Iram Rizvi. We focus on practical digital products that solve real-world community problems and create simpler ways for people to connect.

Our approach is straightforward: start with a genuine need, build carefully, listen to users and keep improving.

BusinessSIZA Apps

FoundersSajjad Zaheer & Iram Rizvi

LocationSydney, Australia

ABN51 672 733 566

WebsiteSIZA.info

Emailsupport@siza.info

Contact

Have a question, partnership idea or support request?

We would be happy to hear from you.

Email support@siza.info Help & support

One app.Two ways to connect.