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GovCMS development and support

We build, consolidate, and optimise digital platforms on GovCMS for Australian government agencies across both SaaS and PaaS.

GovCMS is Australia's whole-of-government content management platform. It’s built on Drupal and designed to meet the Australian public sector’s stringent security, accessibility, and compliance requirements.

We’ve been there since the beginning of GovCMS, helping to build it as major contributors to the Drupal open source project. Our depth of expertise is hard to match, given our credentials:

  • Australia's only Top Tier Drupal Certified Partner
  • One of the top three global contributors to Drupal's codebase
  • Founding member of the Australian Government’s Drupal Services Panel
  • Strategic partnership enhancing the GovCMS ecosystem

What we do

We build, consolidate, and optimise digital platforms on GovCMS for Australian government agencies across both SaaS and PaaS. From complex multi-site consolidations to modern, accessible digital experiences, we deliver platforms that are secure, maintainable, and built to last.

Our GovCMS services include:

  • Platform architecture and development - Designing and building on both GovCMS SaaS and PaaS using current best practices. This includes Drupal 11, Layout Builder, and a component-driven design system approach.
  • Multi-site consolidation - Migrating and merging fragmented agency websites into a single, unified platform. Our work reduces duplication, improves accessibility, and simplifies content management.
  • Content migration - Combining automated and manual migration processes to move content accurately and efficiently from legacy systems.
  • Design systems and theming - Using Storybook, Twig, and React to build accessible, reusable component libraries that keep design and development in sync.
  • Search and personalisation - Implementing sophisticated search interfaces using OpenSearch, including faceted search, synonym handling, and personalised content experiences.
  • Ongoing support and upgrades - Maintaining weekly Drupal core and module updates across all client platforms and contributing fixes upstream rather than patching around problems.

How we work on GovCMS

GovCMS SaaS is designed for agencies looking to get up and running quickly on a fully managed, shared hosting environment. 

GovCMS PaaS gives agencies greater flexibility and control for more complex requirements. We’ve invested heavily in improving the performance of our development workflow on this platform.

We work across both, and can help you choose the right fit for your project.

We also contribute back to GovCMS itself. We report issues we encounter on client projects and fix them upstream, improving the platform for the whole government community.

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Together with Paper Moose, we rebuilt Cancer Australia’s consolidated website, creating a clean, reproducible setup. It supports fast iteration, reliable testing, and straightforward maintenance.

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A consolidated digital presence for the ADHA using GovCMS PaaS

The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) plays a vital role in the immediate and future health of all Australians. 

In 2020, we helped them consolidate their ageing websites into a single GovCMS PaaS platform, empowering them to talk directly with Australians amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Why PreviousNext for GovCMS

Australian government agencies choose us because we combine platform expertise with a track record they can verify.

We’re completely Drupal-focused. We don’t just dabble in Drupal; we’re committed to building, maintaining, and growing it through our prolific contribution and volunteering.

We know GovCMS from the inside. When we encounter a limitation, we fix it upstream - benefiting every organisation running Drupal, not just our clients.

We're 100% Australian. Our permanent employee team is based in Australia and has an average of 16 years of Drupalexperience. That means you'll work with senior experts who understand Australian government requirements, not offshore contractors.

No vendor lock-in. GovCMS is built on Drupal's open source foundations, so you're never dependent on a single agency to maintain it. We work hard to earn your ongoing confidence, not to trap you into it.

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Building or migrating a SaaS or PaaS GovCMS platform? We'd love to help.

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