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Federal Government

1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

From this launching page you will find information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs.

2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

National agency for health and welfare statistics and information.

3. Department of Health and Aging (Australia)

Direct links to news and updates relating to Health.

4. Health Insite

A single, online access point to credible information on issues, services and policies to enhance the health and well-being of Australians

5. NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council - Health Ethics

The National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992 specifies that NHMRC will issue advice and guidelines on ethics and related issues in the fields of health and human and animal research.

 

State Government

1. Queensland Health

Queensland Government site providing information about health and available health services. Includes access to legislation

2. Queensland NursiCouncilng

Homepage of the Queensland Nursing Council. This site has information on nursing in Queensland and Australia, including access to relevant legislation

 

Industry

1. NurseInfo.com.au

This website is a directory of all the information you need to know about nursing and midwifery in Australia.

2. World Health Organisation

Health information and statistics from all over the world

 

Legislation

1. Nursing Act 1992 and Nursing Regulation 2005
Legislation to provide for the registration and enrolment of nurses, the practice of nursing and the education of nurses in Queensland.
2. The National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992
Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) is an independent statutory body that regulates nursing and midwifery in Queensland.

 

Networks

1. Health on the Net Foundation

Useful and reliable online medical and health information

2. NMAP

NMAP offers free access to a searchable catalogue of hand-selected and evaluated, quality Internet resources in Nursing, Midwifery and the Allied health Professions

 

Peak / Professional Bodies

1. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council

The ANMC works with state and territory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authorities (NMRA) in evolving standards for statutory nursing and midwifery regulation. Provided here is access to the Revised Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Nurses and New Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Midwives as well as competency standards.

2. Australian Podiatry Council

The Council is a national body made up of affiliated state-based Associations and Podiatry New Zealand and provides professional representation for practising podiatrists across Australasia.

3. Palliative Care Australia

National body for palliative care in Australia.

4. Profession to improve health care Coalition of National Nursing Organisations (CoNNO)
The Coalition of National Nursing Organisations (CoNNO) is made up of more than 50 national nursing organisations in an alliance to work collectively to advance the nursing.
5. Queensland Nurses Union

The QNU is an independent professional organisation that represents the interests of Queensland nurses in the health system, the workplace and the community

6. Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)

Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) is Australia’s peak professional nursing organisation and is the Australian member of the International Council of Nurses (ICN).


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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..

White Wreath Day

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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