Internet based information and communication is becoming the lifeblood of communities, and it is specifically to assume a central role in this process that 1STOP.com.au has developed its model for a system of online community portals.

The 1STOP community portals' purpose is to serve as the communications hub of local communities, in which local businesses, clubs, groups and associations, common interest groups of all kinds and individuals can promote their goods, services, activities,  requirements, opinions and anything at all they wish to communicate in a local forum which is universally accessible 24/7.

The flexibility, convenience, interactivity, efficiency and effectiveness of the communication which 1STOP affords all sectors of the community truly represent a whole new dimension in community communication.

As the first step in achieving its goal of building Australia’s leading online community portal and business directory, 1STOP launched its prototype Subiacocity.com in 2002. It won the Subiaco Business Development Award in 2004, and generated tens of thousands of page views monthly, enjoying successful relationships with hundreds of local businesses and thousands of loyal members.

In April 2006 the Subiacocity.com was re-branded as 1STOPsubiaco.com.au, and completely rebuilt improving functionality and interactivity and allowing for unlimited future expansion. It is being rolled out progressively to multiple communities across Perth, Western Australia, then throughout Australia under the 1STOP umbrella brand.