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Federal Government
1. Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
An independent Commonwealth Government statutory authority established to promote the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2. Australian Institute of Family Studies
Australian Institute of Family Studies
3. Australian Institute of Health & Welfare
Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
4. Community.gov.au
Community.gov.au is a portal providing access to online services and information for Australian community organisations and communities. This site provides access to over 3000 relevant government and non-government sites.
5. Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
FaHCSIA ‘s purpose is improving the lives of Australians by creating opportunities for economic and social participation by individuals, families and communities.
6. Family Law Online
An Australian Government site designed to provide easy access to information about the Family Law Act.
7. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's goal is to foster greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia and to address the human rights concerns of a broad range of individuals and groups.
8. Office for Women
An online directory of government services of specific relevance to women.
9. Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. Its role is to help governments make better policies in the long term interest of the Australian community.
10. The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC)
An independent, national tribunal dealing with employment issues. The work of the AIRC includes: assisting employers and employees in resolving industrial disputes; handling termination of employment claims; rationalising and simplifying awards; and dealing with applications about industrial action.
State Government
1. Arts Queensland
Queensland Government Department dedicated to supporting and growing Queensland's vibrant and innovative arts. The site has a wide variety of information and links relating to the Arts in Queensland.
2. Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian
CCYPCG is an independent organisation which promotes and protects the rights, interests and wellbeing of all Queenslanders under 18.
3. Legal Aid Queensland
Provides news, information, publications and links to various legal aid issues.
4. Queensland Courts
Includes links to Supreme, District, Magistrates, Children's, Planning & Environment and Mental Health Courts.
5. Sunshine Coast Community Information Service
Provides information on community organisations and events across the Sunshine Coast.
Industry
1. Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
Information on Australian youth issues. Contains reports and details on the magazine, Youth Studies Australia.
2. Australian Council of Social Service
Peak council of the community services and welfare sector. Policy papers, news, publications, and events can all be found on the site.
3. Community Legal Information
The Australian Community Legal Information site is a directory of organisations that provide legal advice and advocacy for a wide range of individuals and groups in the community.
4. Internet Mental Health
Access to a free encyclopaedia of mental health information.
5. Queensland Council of Social Service
A site for those working or those who wish to work in the social and community services field. Contains excellent links to business, community, family, networks, government departments, organisations etc.
6. The Australian Association of Social Workers
The Australian Association of Social Workers AASW is the professional representative body of Social Workers in Australia.
Legislation
1. Child Protection Act
Child Protection Act (.pdf document)
Networks
1. Australian Drug Foundation
Contains fact sheets on drugs, projects, and information on the prevention and reduction of alcohol and drug problems in the Australian community.
2. Brotherhood of St Lawrence, Melbourne
Australian organisation dealing with social justice issues. Contains employment programs and information, family support services and the Sambell Oration, as well as related links.
3. Cultural Development Network
An independent non-profit organisation that links individual practitioners, community organisations and government across Victoria around issues of cultural vitality.
4. GoVolunteer
GoVolunteer is an initiative of Volunteering Australia and is Australia's first national volunteer recruitment website. It is a not-for-profit site that provides free Internet advertising for not-for-profit community organisations looking for volunteers.
5. Queensland Council of Social Services
Provides a voice for and with Queenslanders affected by poverty and inequality and leads on issues of significance to the social, health and community sectors state-wide.
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Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
24-May-2012
Cancer Council Queensland
Interested in hosting a morning tea this year? Did you know that you can even host an event online? Register your interest, and we will be in touch with more in..
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29-May-2012
White Wreath Association's main aim is to raise funds in order to establish Safehaven Centres for those who need urgent mental health treatment and ongoing care.
White Wreath Association aim..
Mabo Day
03-Jun-2012
The late Mr Eddie Koiki Mabo is considered a legendary man within the Torres Strait, his name synonymous with native title rights.
His story began in May 1982 when he and fellow Murray Islanders..
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06-Jun-2012
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Our funded research build..
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