Free
on-line journal published by the University of Michigan Press. The core of each
issue is a set of short invited contributions from expert and experienced
practitioners on a particular theme.
Legal Practice
>> More sites about law can be found under section called Law
The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth's competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.
The Tribunal reviews a wide range of administrative decisions made by Australian Government ministers, departments, agencies, authorities and other tribunals. The Tribunal can also review administrative decisions made by state government and non-government bodies in limited circumstances.
The Ombudsman is an independent officer of the Victorian Parliament who investigates administrative complaints about decisions taken by government authorities, including local government, and about the conduct or behaviour of their staff.
Represents
the retail profession within Australia including information on careers,
training, trading hours, electronic commerce, loss prevention codes of
practice, standards. Links to state associations.
Provides information about national training courses by the different states and links to pharmacy organisations, government and legislation sites and health organisations within Australia.
Website of the national professional organisation for pharmacists in Australia, with links to education, publications, policies and guidelines, pharmacy practice and a pharmacy job search.
The main trade union for people employed in the retail industry. Includes awards, enterprise agreements, policies and links to affiliated organisations.
Includes the Pharmacy Practice Act, publications such as Guidelines for Good Pharmaceutical Practice, circulars, registration information and resources for pharmacists.
The
Agribusiness Association of Australia aims to facilitate communication across
the agri-food chain and to promote the contribution made by agribusiness to the
Australian economy and community.
SEAg
is a technical society of the Institution of Engineers, Australia. It was formed
to promote and support the application of engineering in agriculture.
DPI
has an Agriculture & Food Dept. covering all aspects of agriculture and food
production, chemical use, plant diseases and pests and farm management.
Greening
Australia Victoria is working with farmers, community groups, land management
agencies to help meet the challenge of protecting and restoring local native
vegetation
LandLearn
provides a structure and support for Environment Education in schools to
incorporate studies of ecologically sustainable agriculture, natural resource
management, and food production.
Approved Planning Schemes for 78 Victorian local government and 3 special planning
areas. Consist of ordinance (text) and maps which describe the land use zones
and overlays.
The Australian Society of Horticultural Science was established in 1990 as a
professional society for the promotion and enhancement of Australian science and
the horticultural industry.
Provides
information regarding the general description of the plants, the various methods
of cultivation, soil and temperature requirements, pruning, the means of
propagation and the different varieties and hybrids.
Australia's
first national online gardening magazine and prime gardening resource, serving
Australia and areas throughout the world enjoying a similar climate.
The Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) is the peak industry body in it's
area. Quality guidelines, training, industry practice and statistics are
available on this site.
Includes imagery from the Bettmann Archive, UPI,and the Hulton Deutsch Collection. There are historic illustrations and photographs of explorers and political leaders, photographs of iconic celebrities from the silent film era through the 1980s, film stills, portraits of sports figures and leaders of industry, science and technology, as well as depictions of everyday life through the decades, from family life and children to cars and the workplace.
Digital Art Museum aims to become the world's leading online resource for the history and practice of digital fine art. It exhibits the work of leading Artists in this field since 1956
This service is provided by Frankston City Council to support and promote the arts in the region and to facilitate effective access to arts and cultural information considered valuable to artists, arts groups, educational institutions and the broader community.
The Getty Research Institute exists to bring together all the resources and activities required to advance understanding of the visual arts taken in their widest possible significance
Extremely
useful for all areas of art. Lists information under various subject headings
including individual artists and artistic movements. Includes colour
illustrations. Also includes World art news, information on galleries and
theory and criticism of various artists and artwork.
Search a range of image collections, regardless
of where they are located. For example, in one set of search results, you may be
looking at images from the State Library of Tasmania, the Australian War
Memorial or Museum Victoria.
Potters, collectors, enthusiasts, students, teachers, critics, gallery owners, artists and designers all read Ceramic Review for its mix of practical and critical features on contemporary ceramic art and craft, around the world.
A special academic library which serves as an information resource for New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University as well as for the greater international ceramics community.
Provides important material data on all crafts and art techniques (textiles, photography, painting, pottery, printmaking, jewelry, etc.) Includes descriptions of specific processes or techniques, hazards, and suggested precautions & handling.
The purpose of this brochure is to guide you in
protecting. your health and preserving the environment as you work ... Oil
paints, resins, and solvents each pose fire safety hazards.
Includes selection of articles and an online newsletter along with links to well-known US branding companies which include case studies od some of their design solutions
Includes a guide to better pictures, remedies for problem pictures, top 10 techniques,
language of light, beginning composition etc. Includes information on reference
material.
ANAT is Australia's peak network and advocacy body for media artists working in screen, sound, installation,
performance, literary and networked arenas.
Live random data from the CRUMB discussion list. Programming by Spencer Roberts. CRUMB aims to help those who 'exhibit' new media art, including curators
Experimenta is a leading Australian new media arts organisation, promoting the work of artists working
in digital and media arts arts - includes http://www.experimenta.org/mesh .MESH explores critical issues and theoretical frameworks fornew media arts.
Eyebeam is an art and technology center that provides a fertile context and state-of-the-art tools for digital research and experimentation. It is a lively incubator of creativity and thought, where artists and technologists actively engage with culture.
The Getty Research Institute exists to bring together all the resources and activities required to advance understanding of the visual arts taken in their widest possible significance
The world's most famous museum. Explore wonderful collections by virtual tour. Collections include, Egyptian, Oriental, Greek and Roman antiquities, Paintings, Prints and drawings, Sculptures etc
Extremely useful for all areas of art. Lists information under various subject headings
including individual artists and artistic movements. Includes colour
illustrations. Also includes World art news, information on galleries and
theory and criticism of various artists and artwork
The journal Interpreting Ceramics is the first refereed, electronic journal for ceramics and in publishing on the Internet, the journal allows contributors to exploit the possibilities of new digital media as well as offering more traditional text based approaches
AutoHorizon is an Australian non profit, independent foundation. It provides an opportunity for individuals interested a career in the automotive industry to help design and build concept cars. The foundation's aim is to foster the development of innovative technology for the automotive industry.
Provides information about green products for design, building and office and hospitality furniture. There is criteria on how eco-friendly each product is.
MBAV services the needs of the entire industry, from residential to commercial and engineering businesses, principle contractors to subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
A registered national employer organisation providing representation and extensive services for a broad base of members in the plumbing and mechanical services sectors. Includes Australian Plumbing Industry magazine.
Information about the documents that provide health and safety information on products, substances or chemicals that are classified as dangerous or hazardous.
A joint initiative of the Australian, State, and Territory governments ,the WELS Scheme labels a range of products for water efficiency, helping Australian households to save water and money.
A database of water supply, sewerage, plumbing and drainage goods certified as complying with Australian Standards using a certification trademark owned by
Standards Australia Limited
WoodSolutions is an Australian industry initiative designed to provide information on timber and timber products to professionals and companies involved in building design and construction.
Major
US organisation concerned with research in the fields of advertising, marketing
and media. Includes a link to the Journal of Advertising Research.
Leading
magazine publisher providing circulation and readership figures, links to
advertising and marketing magazines, case studies, research newsletter and
profiles of its publications.
Official
source for television audience measurement (TAM) data in Australia, covering all
metropolitan free to air networks and nationally for subscription television.
The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth's competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.
The Australian Securities and Investments
Commission enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect
consumers, investors and creditors.
This site provides free access to high quality resources on the Internet organised by business topics. Each resource has been evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities as being useful for students in further education.
Federal Government agency that deals with copyright, patents and intellectual property issues. Use this site to check that your business name idea is not already in use.
SmartCompany provides free news, information and resources useful for Australia's entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners and business managers.
Wotnews sources Australian news from a wide and varied range of sites such as news services, companies, government agencies and industry bodies. The information is analysed and organised by topics.
Contains articles on HR topics written by people who are experts in their field. Topics: job descriptions, recruiting, training, employee recognition, performance management, motivation, team building etc.
Commonwealth agency whose role is to administer the Equal Opportunity for Women in
the Workplace Act 1999 (Commonwealth) and through education, assist organisations
to achieve equal opportunity for women.
Links
to pages on HR topics, divided into groups such as job analysis, selection and
staffing, employee behavior problems, and human resource information systems.
Worksafe Victoria strives to promote a culture of safety through extensive public awareness
programs, education and other communication activities. Includes small business
resources, forms.
This Australian government economic research agency conducts research and provides reports and statistics on the topics of agriculture, resources and energy. The agency also produces regular forecasts for a wide range of export commodities. All information is provided free of charge.
Information for Australian exporters and overseas
buyers. Australian supplies database of Australian companies. Resources for
teachers and students including market research files on overseas markets and
data. Lots of links to other websites.
Information on importing and exporting, cargo
management, legislation, compliance, tariffs, exchange rates and information for
travellers. Also contacts for Customs offices.
Information on countries, trade policies and
regulations, global issues, passports, embassies and consulates. Student kits on
foreign and trade policies. Services for business section.
This website is a guide to the structure, organisations and key people in the Australian Government. Information is grouped under the four key arms of government: the Commonwealth Parliament, the Courts, the Governor-General and Australian Government departments and agencies.
Part of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forestry this site covers: conditions for importing and exporting to and from
Australia, including foreign animals, food, plant, mineral and human products.
Documents include: key quarantine reports, publications, fact sheets as well as
forms, applications, fees and charges.
Full of useful information on: export management, free trade agreements, fact sheets, importing, doing business online, program, grants and assistance.
Australia's export credit agency. It provides information on worldwide economic and political development affecting business outlook. Links include: country risk assessment and world risk development.
An
online journal containing articles about management issues involving business in
the Asia Pacific region. It also has articles from issues dating back to 1991.
Represents the marketing profession within Australia with links to business, education and government. Includes training programs, awards, newsletters, conference papers.
Covers
links to websites in the areas of market research, advertising and promotion,
customer-focused marketing, e-business, marketing strategy and management.
The is a UK site that provides free access to research findings and articles written by industry professionals on market research, qualitative and quantitative research, survey methods and statistics. Career and job related
information, up-to-date news is also included.
Designed
to assist businesses with their traditional and Internet marketing efforts. Find
over 1300 articles in the Articles Library for tips on selling, marketing
analysis, business advice and more.
Provides
brief reports on advertising, lifestyle and consumer behaviour research, radio
audience measurement and direct mail monitoring. Internet
marketing reference and index of the best sites & articles
Developed jointly by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria and leading Victorian real estate agents. News on current trends in real estate, listings of property for sale and rent, media articles.
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Federal Government agency that
helps Australian companies win overseas business for their products and services
by reducing the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and
developing international markets.
business.gov.au offers comprehensive access to government information, forms and services, providing essential information on planning, starting and growing your business.
Information for small business on the Fair Work Act to help employers and employees understand the role, powers and responsibilities of Fair Work Australia.
Website for those running a small business of one. Provides free resources, tips and advice on starting a business, marketing, networking, use of technology as well as forums for sharing experiences.
Worksafe Victoria strives to promote a culture of safety through extensive public awareness
programs, education and other communication activities. Includes small business
resources, forms.
Signbank is an interactive dictionary of Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Signbank includes sign search, fingerspelling, number signs and also explains the history of Auslan.
A not-for-profit, Australian organisation dedicated to empowering those who are
Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to
the telephone and other telecommunication networks.
The
Australian Institute for Primary Care promotes quality improvement and best
practice in all areas of primary health care including community health services.
This site enables the user to search Australian
Government websites for publications. Includes featured publications,
parliamentary resources, statistics etc.
Links to current Anglicare research projects and reports. Anglicare Victoria exists to protect the vulnerable in our community – a child suffering from abuse, a homeless young person, a women escaping domestic violence, an impoverished couple unable to feed their family – people who desperately need help.
Formerly known as the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers Inc (AIWCW). Their name changed to the Australian Community Workers Association Inc in May 2011. The Australian Community Workers Association Inc. (ACWA) is the recognised professional body for welfare and community workers in Australia.
Includes
sections on what you need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the
way we do, when have elections been held and how elections work.
The
Institute funds research and the development of ideas with policy development,
program evaluation and project development in the public and private sectors.
Includes research on community housing; housing for addicts; homelessness.
Australian Policy Online offers easy access to much of the best Australian social, economic, cultural and political research available online.
APO is a news service and library specialising in Australian public policy reports and articles from academic research centres, think tanks, government and non-government organisations. The site features opinion and commentary pieces, video, audio and web resources focused on the policy issues facing Australia.
APO also publishes notices about events, submissions, jobs and study options.
Established by the National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) in 2000 with
the purpose of supporting the preservation of Australian women's records.
This website provides access to online services and information for Australian community organisations, communities and individuals. It links to information and services provided by all levels of government as well as the non-government sector.
Learn about the ongoing struggle for Indigenous rights in Victoria, from the 1967 referendum to 2008's ‘Sorry Day'. Discover who fought for Victorian women's right to equal pay, how the 8-hour working day came to be, and what these stories mean to Victorians today.
Find & Connect Victoria is a website for Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants, and for everyone with an interest in the history of out-of-home 'care' in Victoria.
Law4community features a comprehensive legal services directory and a forum section with current policies and topical articles. Law4community also includes information on alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and how to access ombudsmen. It is a great resource for Community Services and Welfare students and teachers.
The Melbourne Community Foundation aims to generate and distribute philanthropic resources to address emerging social issues and to meet the needs of its communities.
Mission Australia aims to empower disadvantaged
and isolated individuals, families and communities by giving them the support
they need to get back on track, and lead more fulfilling lives.
The Tenants Union of Victoria promotes and protects the rights of tenants and residents in all forms of residential accommodation in Victoria. The Tenants Union aims to help individual tenants and to work for social change to improve conditions for tenants in the future.
Volunteering Australia is the national peak body working to advance volunteering in the Australian community. Its role is to represent the diverse views and needs of the volunteer sector while promoting the activity of volunteering as one of enduring social, cultural and economic value.
A not-for-profit, Australian organisation dedicated to empowering those who are
Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to
the telephone and other telecommunication networks.
The Centre for Developmental Disability Health (CDDHV), an academic unit established by the Victorian State Government to improve health outcomes for people with developmental disabilities through a range of educational, research and clinical activities.
Provides an information and referral service to people with a disability and their families, care providers, organisations who work on their behalf and the community.
The primary focus of the Disability Services Commission is to
make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers
This site contains more than 100 pages of information, personal accounts and
photographs, plus links to many other websites about people with Down syndrome.
The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) is composed of parents, families, researchers, and others interested in addressing the issues that come with Prader-Willi syndrome and childhood obesity.
The latest information about services for people with a disability provided by Frankston City Council and other community groups in the Frankston area.
A not-for-profit social enterprise company focusing on
community development using Information Technology as the primary tool to create positive social change.
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) is dedicated to serving individuals affected by Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), their families, and interested professionals.
This website contains resources to educate people about their rights and responsibilities, help prevent and tackle disability discrimination and ways to help resolve complaints.
The aim of Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
is to be a national voice for the needs and rights of women with disabilities
and a national force to improve the lives and life chances of women with
disabilities.
Yooralla provides wide ranging disability services in areas of therapy, specialised accommodation, respite, assistance in and out of the home, adaptive aids and equipment, training and employment, and recreation. In all, well over 1000 specialised staff across Victoria cater to the needs of around 30,000 people with disabilities annually. This includes children and adults born with disabilities, as well as those who have acquired them due to accidents, health problems and age.
ACECQA is the new national body ensuring early childhood education and care across Australia is high quality. Includes a link to the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
A Commonwealth government research and information agency established in 1980 to promote the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia
A non-profit self-help group which aims to provide understanding
support, information, resources and encouragement to people with Down Syndrome and their families.
Provides access to more than a dozen projects that focus on
educating and raising young children. ECAP hosts research, technical assistance, and service projects.
Aims to foster positive attitudes amongst providers and staff in children's services towards the development of multicultural perspectives in their services and programs
Not-for-profit organisation that has been providing services for the community and agencies involved in the early childhood field throughout Victoria since 1939.
University of Newcastle centre to support and promote the use of key word signing for the benefit of children and adults with communication difficulties.
Information from this US government institute which conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood.
This site provides information on the fifty Steiner schools that are located in
Australia. It also has information about the reasoning behind the Steiner
school system and teaching methods.
Developed to support a consistent understanding of the Victorian government ‘best interests principles’ that require family services, child protection and placement services to protect children from harm, protect their
rights and promote their development in culturally and age appropriate ways.
This site enables the user to search Australian
Government websites for publications. Includes featured publications,
parliamentary resources, statistics etc.
Includes sections on what you need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the
way we do, when have elections been held and how elections work.
Australian government research and information agency established in 1980
to promote the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia
The FReeZA Program funds Providers (local groups) to sponsor a Committee of
young people to run local drug and alcohol-free live band and dance parties
and cultural events for people aged 12 to 25.
Developed to support a consistent understanding of the Victorian government ‘best interests principles’ that require family services, child protection and placement services to protect children from harm, protect their
rights and promote their development in culturally and age appropriate ways.
The Activist Rights website is for people who are trying to create positive changes in their lives and communities.
Resources on this site have been drawn from around the world and here in Australia to help support new and experienced activists, campaign organisers, legal workers and progressive lawyers.
Provides information on a week long conference for all ages to discuss sustainability in
relation to the environment, society, tourism and individuals.
Community
aid Abroad tries to aid people who are in low economicsituations to improve
their quality of life. This site explains how this is done and brings to light
other issues facing these people.
Environment
Australia advises the government of actions that should be taken in regards to
environmental issues. This site focuses on these issues and the activities the
group is involved in.
Friends
of the Earth organisations provide information about current issues to do with
the state of the environment and the social and living conditions of people
living in various countries.
This
is the home page for planet ark, it has information about the various things
they sponsor to help the environment, it also has links to environmental based
news articles.
The wilderness society aims to protect the natural environment, the site provides
details on how the group works, what can be done for the environment and media
reports.
Government
body responsible for building the state's communication technology skills and
industries. The site includes careers information and a business directory.
Membership comprises the majority of exhibition organisers, venues and service organisations involved in the
exhibition and event industry throughout Australia and New Zealand.
The Australian Tourist Commission is an Australian Government Statutory Authority
established in 1967 to promote Australia as an international tourism
destination.
Information and support to those diagnosed with coeliac disease and their families, sufferers of dermatitis herpetiformis and those medically diagnosed as requiring a gluten free diet is provided.
This organisation is supported by Commonwealth and State governments and aims to reduce the number of Australians getting sick from food poisoning by providing simple, easy to follow consumer information on the handling, storage and preparation of food.
The Commission has responsibility for the regulation of gambling in Victoria. The site includes application forms for the Gaming Industry Employee’s Licence.
From the website "ERAC is the council responsible for the liaison between the technical and safety electrical regulatory authorities of eight Australian States/Territories and New Zealand".
From the website "The Electrical Trades Union Southern States Branch represents members working in the electrical and communications contracting industry, power, manufacturing, education, hospitality, aerospace, food and other industries". This website provides valuable information relating to occupational health and safety issues.
Code of practice for the connection of electrical installations to distribution companies' mains. Provides general information about electricity generation and also provides links to industry websites.
Responsible
for regulating telecommunications and radiocommunications, including promoting
industry self-regulation and managing the radiofrequency spectrum.
Jaycar
Electronics is a leading electronics retailer with a national coverage,
importing, distributing and retailing its own range of electronic equipment and
components.
This Website provides access to over 40 different products and manufacturing processes as presented by Stanford University's Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing.
Engineers Australia is the national peak body for all engineering disciplines. Their searchable site provides access to information on career opportunities within the engineering discipline, an events calendar, job seeking tools, engineering news and access to professional development opportunities.
The AWS’s main role is to support welding education and technology development. Its Website provides information on the history of the American welding industry and provides access to AWS research papers for non-members.
The EDI is an engineering and technology organisation in North America dedicated to the research and development of materials joining. A useful feature of its Website is the ‘Resource Library’ that provides access to EWI news and publications, associations and other information relating to welding and materials joining.
Lincoln Electric Australia was established in 1938 and services both the domestic and international welding market. Its Website is a useful resource for welding students that provides free access to articles on welding process and theory, welding application, welding tips, welding FAQs and information on welding projects and stories.
This web site offers a list of upcoming Australian and International forums, meetings and events and access to useful links within the metal industry. Downloadable files including technical guidance notes and various welding guidelines are also available.
AMTIL is based in Melbourne, Victoria and is a national body that represents companies in the manufacturing industry. Its specific focus is upon the machine tool, precision engineering and ancillary equipment sectors. The Website provides access to a useful list Internet links, local and international events information and industry news.
An AZo Network Site that provides the latest industry news & jobs, full-text access to current information on materials through AZojomo (Journal of Materials Online) and other related information including a listing of World Wide engineering materials events.
The CMMT is responsible for the development of innovative technology solutions that support the Australian manufacturing and infrastructure industries. Its Website provides access to industry news, capabilities, research, solutions and full-text access to the quarterly publication ‘Solve: a CSIRO review of scientific innovations for Australian industry’
www.inmotiononline.com.au and http://www.processonline.com.au
InMotionOnline.com.au is a useful information source for those in the Australian and New Zealand motion control industry with ProcessOnline benefiting process engineering professionals. The Websites have many features including the latest industry news, feature and technical articles, case studies, hot product releases, comprehensive services and product directories, event and expo information, and links to related sites and associations.
This section of the IET web site provides access to various information related to the manufacturing sector including; the latest industry news, technical articles, events & training, a website directory, jobs & career development and discussion forums on various topics.
This web site provides information on careers in materials, upcoming events and technical materials support to those in the materials engineering, manufacturing and research industries.
This is an online reference Website devoted solely to the Pneumatics industry. It provides information on new products, industry news, calculators and free online e-learning tools.
This Website provides access to the full-text of the Australian Academy of Science’s Nanotechnology Benchmarking Project along with an executive summary, project aims and related links.
One of the AZo Network Sites, AZoNano provides information on the latest nanotechnology news & jobs, full-text access to current information through AZojono (Journal of Nanotechnology Online) and other related information including a listing of World Wide nanotechnology conferences, exhibitions and events.
The MITRE Integrated Nanosystems Website provides information on the current global state of nanosystems and nanotechnology, a list of upcoming nanosystems and nanotechnology events and conferences and offers a chronological news section.
Maintained by the Australian Government, this site provides access to information on Australian nanotechnology and in particular its relationship to Materials, Nano-Biotechnology, Electronics and Photonics, Energy and Environment, and Quantum Computing.
The main aim of this site is to provide a ‘virtual meeting point’ for anyone involved in the field of nanotechnology. The site encourages interaction between members of the nanotechnology community and covers various news, products, jobs, events and information relating to the topic.
This site provides access to up-to-date nanotechnology news that is arranged by subject area, along with a list of nanotechnology companies and upcoming events.
This Website provides access to information on engineering magazines technical journals and books along with a range of online services such as a National Engineering Employment Database, a mail order bookshop and a comprehensive list of Australian engineering events.
The Fluid Power Journal is the official publication of the Fluid Power Society. The Website provides full-text access to the journal whose audience is those in the hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum and electronic control technologies industries.
This section of the Plastics.com website provides free access to a number of trade magazines, newsletters, white papers, reports, technical document downloads, podcasts and webinars.
The main feature of the MatWeb site is the searchable database of over 63,000 material data sheets on metals, plastics, ceramics and composites. The various search tools that are provided make it easy to find information relating to the properties of numerous materials.
Provides information on various areas of plastics technology including: injection moulding, blow moulding, extrusion, compounding, materials, auxiliary equipment and tooling.
This website provides various resources for those involved in the plastics industry. These include: an eLearning centre with online digitised presentations, an A-Z product listing of current books/videos/DVDs and a listing of upcoming worldwide plastics related events.
The Robotics & Mechatronics Network section of the IET website provides access to various industry related information. Inclusions are the latest news, technical articles, events & training details, online discussion forums and current awareness section.
The RMRL site provides links to current research within the laboratory along with an extensive list of Monash publications relating to the robotics and mechatronics industry.
Includes sections on what you
need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the way we do, when have
elections been held and how elections work.
Although this is an American site it has excellent information on writing and study
skills and speaking and listening skills. It has almanac, dictionary,
encyclopedia and biography databases. Also has an atlas and map library.
Extensive information on many different subject areas.
Provides
comprehensive advice on how to organise yourself for maximum study efficiency,
classroom participation, reading, writing, maths, science, test preparation and
taking of, and how to use the Net effectively.
The National coordinating body for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. It aims to promote and strengthen English whilst supporting and respecting people's linguistic and cultural heritage. TESOL in Context is their bi-annual publication for teachers and institutions with TESOL programs. Site provides links to interactive ESL sites, ESL providers, list of resources, employment opportunities, publications and reports in the area of multilingualism, conferences and events, and a new ESL courses page.
IELTS tests the complete range of English language skills which will commonly be encountered by students when studying or training in the medium of English. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions. Information about IELTS testing is available on this site.
A set of standards for the teaching of ESL students, by TESOL specialists, plus a second set of standards for the teaching of ESL students, by non TESOL specialists, have been developed.
TESL-EJ began as the brainchild of a group of scholars who saw the need for a freely-distributed electronic academic journal. It has grown to become an internationally- recognized source of ESL and EFL information for people in scores of countries.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), is a global education association. It is similar to ACTA but has a world-wide perspective.
This website provides access to 'Ace Day Jobs' which is a series of five minute video episodes about Australians who really love their careers. Also available is information on writing great resumes, deciding on the right job and other frequently asked careers questions.
This website has been designed specifically for students by the Australian Council of Trade Unions’. Its content includes: career information, fact sheets, assignment help, quiz pages and activity sheets.
Includes sections on what you
need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the way we do, when have
elections been held and how elections work.
Although
this is an American site it has excellent information on writing and study
skills and speaking and listening skills. It has almanac, dictionary,
encyclopedia and biography databases. Also has an atlas and map library.
Extensive information on many different subject areas.
Created by Oxford University Press, this blog contains free recipes, videos, interviews and articles related to nutrition and food education, specifically for secondary students and teachers.
This site is run by the Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service of South Australia and contains lots of information for teenagers on health, wellbeing and having fun.
Worksafe Victoria strives to promote a culture of safety through extensive public awareness
programs, education and other communication activities. Includes small business
resources, forms.
This site provides a range of useful information and advice for young people aged 12-25. Issues covered include jobs, study, travel, money and events. It is maintained by the Victorian Government and those who access the site are encouraged to contribute to its content.
CSIRO
is Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, one
of the world's largest and most diverse scientific global research
organisations.
The
Environment Protection Authority is a statutory body established under an Act of
the Victorian Parliament in response to community concern about pollution.
The Land Channel is a Government web site providing
integrated access to land, resource and property information and services for
the State of Victoria. Includes maps and images, information regarding
recreation, tourism and land management.
The
Tree of Life is a collaborative web project, produced by biologists from around
the world and provides information about the diversity of organisms on Earth,
their history, and characteristics.
The
US Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) provides access to data and
information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and
technologies, and global change related educational resources.
Conducts
research in the sustainable use of Australia's marine resources, the ocean's
role in climate, and the effective conservation of the marine ecosystem
integrity.
The
Department of Fisheries is responsible for the management of Western Australia's
fish, marine and aquatic resources and pearling industry, while protecting and
conserving the various related ecosystems.
This Act protects the environment, particularly matters of National Environmental Significance. It streamlines national environmental assessment and approvals process, protects Australian biodiversity and integrates management of important natural and cultural places.
It is the first comprehensive and authoritative description of the range and extent of human activities in the South-East Marine Region and their relationship to coastal communities.
Established in 2005 by the Australian Maritime College (AMC), the National
Centre for Marine and Coastal Conservation (NCMCC) specialises in conservation
education. While the Centre will have a focal point in Point Nepean, it will
also deliver programs more widely, including through the Victorian Marine
Science Consortium and the Chisholm Institute (Rosebud).
There are now more than 135 Contracting Parties to the Convention who have designated more than 1200 wetland sites throughout the world to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
Fact sheets, newsletters and information relating to all aspects of Australian seafood, from fishing regulations to environmental issues and sustainability.
Streamwatch
is a community environmental education and action program that helps to raise
awareness of the local environment and the health of waterways by using water
quality monitoring as a tool.
Waterwatch
Australia is a national community water monitoring program that encourages all
Australians to become involved and active in the protection and management of
their waterways and catchments.
Environment ACT is part of the Department of Territory and Municipal Services within the ACT Government. It has a broad focus including parks and bushlands, pets and local wildlife, native plants and animals, heritage, business and industry, air and water.
Department
of Conservation and Land Management manage more than 24 million hectares,
including more than nine per cent of WA's land area: its national parks, marine
parks, conservation parks, regional parks, State forests and timber reserves,
nature reserves, and marine nature reserves.
Parks
and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory ensures the Territory's unique
fauna, flora and bio-diversity are protected, both on and off parks and
reserves, developing and managing parks and reserves, while providing an impetus
to tourism development.
Queensland
Parks and Wildlife Service. Key functions of the organisation are environmental
planning and policy, sustainable industries, environmental and technical
services.
National
Parks and Wildlife, South Australian division is responsible for park
management, biodiversity conservation, heritage, native vegetation management
and animal welfare for the state of South Australia.
Primary
Industries, Water & Environment (Tasmania) is responsible for quarantine
regulations and promotes sustainable development, natural resource management,
environmental protection and the conservation of natural heritage.
The
Canned Food Information Service was established in 1984 to support the
Australian canned food industry and its suppliers of tin plate and steel cans.
The
Institute is committed to the development and promotion of food science and
technology as a profession and to maintaining its position as an unbiased,
professional, scientific body.
This organisation is supported by Commonwealth and State governments and aims to reduce the number of Australians getting sick from food poisoning by providing simple, easy to follow consumer information on the handling, storage and preparation of food.
Responsible for food regulation in Victoria through administration of the Food Act (1984) and, as a consequence, the Food Standards Code. It is involved in food recalls, investigation of alleged incidents of food borne illness and for responding to public health emergencies.
Winefront Monthly is a subscription-based newsletter aiming to keep you up-to-date with
what's great and what's not in Australian and New Zealand wine.
This site enables the user to search Australian
Government websites for publications. Includes featured publications,
parliamentary resources, statistics etc.
Includes
sections on what you need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the
way we do, when have elections been held and how elections work.
Provides
links to the government institutions of more than 220 countries and territories.
Includes information on parliaments, courts, ministries, embassies, city
councils, public broadcasting corporations, central banks, multigovernmental
institutions and political parties. Also includes links to other related areas
including political resources and databases which contain maps, flags and
languages of the world.
Australian Parliament
House site including information on both the house of Representatives and the
Senate, Hansard, Who's who, Committees, Parliamentary departments, Bills,
Publications, Information and research and a site map.
Site
includes information on Legislation and Bills, Members of Parliament, Hansard,
Legislative Council and Assembly, Committees, Sitting dates, Parliamentary
services, The Parliament building etc.
This document outlines the principles involved n, and the procedures necessary for, the prevention of the transmission of infectious diseases in the health care setting, referred to as infection control or infection control procedures
Cosmetics and toiletries—ingredient labelling. This is a mandatory consumer product information standard under the Trade Practices Act. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Chemistry of cosmetics – useful sites. Information for consumers and industry covering a wide range of topics such as ingredients, labelling and cosmetic questions and answers published by the Australian Academy of Science
Comprehensive online information service. It offers image atlases complete with diagnoses and differential diagnoses, case reports and additional information on almost all skin diseases
Website of the New Zealand Dermatological Society, aims to provide authoritative information about the skin for health professionals and patients with skin diseases
Online eczema information resource from the American Academy of Dermatology. Reviewed information about different types of eczema, diagnosis, and available treatment options.
This site enables the user to search Australian
Government websites for publications. Includes featured publications,
parliamentary resources, statistics etc.
The National Rural Health Alliance is the peak body working to improve the health of Australians in rural and remote areas. It is comprised of 27 Member Bodies, representing both health consumers and service providers in non-metropolitan areas.
Dedicated to the easing of chronic pain. Contains advice, information and links as well
as listings for pain clinics and support groups throughout Australia.
Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) is the national peak body in Australia representing over 1,200 church and charitable and community based organisations providing accommodation and care services to over 450,000 older people, people with a disability and their carers.
We are the peak body representing the wide-ranging needs and interests of older people in the Victorian community. Our mission is to mobilise older people and those who work with them, to age well in a just society.
Home and Community Care (HACC) provides funding for services which support frail older people, younger people with disabilities and their carers. These services provide basic support and maintenance to people living at home and whose capacity for independent living is at risk, or who are at risk of premature or inappropriate admission to long-term residential care.
The Independent Living Centres Australia (ILCA) is a collective organisation with members in each Australian states and the ACT. It also provides information and advice to government and policymakers and raises awareness of the role assistive technology plays in maintaining health and wellbeing in the Australian community.
This document outlines the principles involved in,
and the procedures necessary for, the prevention of the transmission of
infectious diseases in the health care setting, referred to as infection control
or infection control procedures.
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) aims to be the centre of excellence in Australia for research into ageing and improving the quality of life and health of older people. NARI conducts research in the community, hospital and residential care settings.
A quarterly magazine with information for Age Pension pensioners, Service Pension pensioners, holders of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and members of the Pension Bonus Scheme on current pension rates and thresholds, concessions, allowances and services.
Wide range of information for sufferers, carers and medical professionals. A calcium
ready reckoner is provided to help assess the calcium in various food types.
Palliative Care Australia is an incorporated body whose members are the eight state and territory palliative care associations and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine. The membership of these associations includes palliative care service providers, clinicians, allied health professionals, academics, consumers and members of the general community.
Parkinson's Victoria Inc promotes the right of
all people living with Parkinson's to comprehensive and excellent services which
encourage independence and quality of life.
The Residential Care Manual is a comprehensive source document for management and staff of residential care facilities and officers in State Offices of the Department. It explains the Australian Government's policy provisions and operational requirements for facilities.
Consists of people from around the world who have survived strokes and want to help
others. An "ask the expert" facility gives access to doctors, nurses,
social workers and therapists.
Youngcare was established in 2005. Currently more than 6,500 young Australians (under the age of 65) with full-time care needs are living in aged care simply because there are few alternatives. There are also 700,000 more young Australians being cared for at home by family and friends. Youngcare iscommitted to raising awareness of the issue across the nation to drive change and create real choices for young Australians and their families
A networking and advocacy organisation and consulting agency, established to enhance and improve health and wellbeing within the community through engagement in creative activity.
The Diversional Therapy Association Australia National Council is committed to promote, foster and advance the development of the profession of Diversional Therapy in Australia and internationally, and to support and advocate for the State Member Associations. To ensure for its members that the practice of Diversional Therapy continues as an ongoing, viable and relevant practice, contributing to consumers and society.
The A.R.M. is a professional organisation of people actively involved in the practice of
massage. It promotes, represents and supports the massage profession and
contributes to the development of the industry.
This association promotes the profession of massage and ensures the delivery of quality massage training in Australia. The website provides rules of conduct, ethics and standards.
Aims to Liaise between the Massage and other Health Professions and educate the general public regarding the numerous benefits to be gained from massage
ARAFEMI Victoria provides services to the community of the state of Victoria, Australia for the care and support of famiies and individuals dealing with an emotional or mental illness.
The Australian Network for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet) works with governments and organisations across many sectors to support change in Australia’s mental health policy and practice.
AeJAMH is a forum for advancing promotion, prevention and early intervention (PPEI) approaches to mental health. It is a peer reviewed, online, open access journal.
Information on Australian Government mental health and wellbeing and suicide prevention initiatives, including beyondblue - the National Depression Initiative, Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care, and the Youth Mental Health Initiative.
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility dedicated to improving understanding, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders.
Blue Pages is produced by the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) at the Australian National University (ANU)
and CSIRO Mathematical & Information Sciences (CMIS) with the assistance of an Advisory Board and feedback from Consumers and Health Professionals.
A telephone counselling service which is staffed by trained volunteers, who are available to answer calls from anywhere in Australia, at anytime. Lifeline also offers a range of other services such as suicide prevention and awareness programs, face-to-face counselling, and programs aimed at promoting well-being and encouraging help-seeking behaviours.
The peak body working to improve the health of Australians in rural and remote areas. It is comprised of 24 Member Bodies, representing both health consumers and service providers in non-metropolitan areas.
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
Victoria's leading membership-based not-for-profit organisation working with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their well being.
A consumer organisation representing people who have an anxiety disorder. They conduct anxiety management programs, hold discussion groups, have a telephone information service and provide other resources to assist people to recover from an anxiety disorder.
Developed to support a consistent understanding of the Victorian government ‘best interests principles’ that require family services, child protection and placement services to protect children from harm, protect their
rights and promote their development in culturally and age appropriate ways.
ADAM multimedia encyclopedia is a peer reviewed health encyclopaedia that can be viewed using the full A-Z index or by clicking on to specific sections to browse articles.
The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication, as well as a subject index with 13,000 entries ranging from the Antrum of Highmore to the Zonule of Zinn.
The ANMC is a peak body established in 1992 to facilitate a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC works with state and territory Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Authorities (NMRA) in evolving standards for statutory nursing and midwifery regulation.
The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (formerly the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses - CACCN), is the professional organisation representing nurses practising or interested in critical care in Australia.
Free access to the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing which aims to provide a vehicle for nurses to publish original research and scholarly papers about all areas of nursing. Papers will develop, enhance, or critique nursing knowledge.
The ANF is the national union for nurses and the
largest professional nursing organisation in Australia. The ANF's core business
is the industrial and professional representation of nurses and nursing through
the activities of a national office and branches in every State and Territory.
Aboriginal members of the original trachoma team have documented their experiences of the groundbreaking National Trachoma Eye Health Program led by Fred Hollows.
BioMed Central is an independent publishing house
committed to providing immediate free access to peer-reviewed biomedical
research. All the original research articles in journals published by BioMed
Central are immediately and permanently available online without charge." The
site provides access to over 100 journals covering all areas of biology and
medicine. Searchable and browsable. Registration required for searching.
Useful source of independent evidence about the effectiveness of different forms of medical treatments. It includes reliable evidence from Cochrane medical reviews, other respected medical treatment reviews, and the results of clinical trials.
Information on skin diseases, illustrated by photographic images (e.g. rosacea and eczema). Descriptions, therapeutic measures and skin care suggestions
Free access to Australia's leading peer-reviewed medical journal, presenting the
latest Australian clinical research and important issues in health care.
Over 100 sites accredited by NHS Direct Online are searched here. You can also search and browse the NHS Health Encyclopaedia for patient information print-outs.
HealthInsite is an Australian Government
initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. It aims to improve
the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about
human health.
A medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.
Produced by the Health Education and Research
Foundation. The Foundation aims to provide information and resource tools that
enable people to keep up-to-date with reliable, evidence-based information.
Interactive body guide is provided by MerckSource. This interactive guide takes you through the body's systems e.g. respiratory, cardiovascular and skeletal.
Media Doctor reviews current news items about
medical treatments, assesses their quality using a standardised rating scale and
presents reviews of good and bad examples of reports on this web site.
The Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria is a statutory authority established to protect the community and guide the medical profession.The Board registers doctors, investigates complaints about doctors, monitors the health of doctors who are ill and may be unfit to practise medicine, and develops guidelines for the profession.
Mondofacto: online medical dictionary A freely available online medical dictionary that can be searched by clinical signs, clinical examination, drugs, anatomy terms, syndromes and medical procedures. It also includes acronyms, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research; for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments; and for providing advice on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research.
PubMed, a service of the National Library of
Medicine, includes over 15 million citations for biomedical articles back to the
1950's. These citations are from MEDLINE and additional life science journals.
PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other
related resources.
The Nurses Board registers nurses and requires an annual renewal of their status. Only nurses registered by the board are entitled to use the term 'registered nurse' in this state. To ensure the high standard in the profession, they accredit nursing programs in universities and VET institutions, approve programs by other educational providers and set the standards and guidelines for nursing practice. They also have a complaints process, which examines the professional conduct or health of a registered nurse. The board provides advice to the Minister for Health on all matters relating to their function.
Provides information about the nursing workforce in Victoria, becoming a nurse, assistance to return to nursing, upgrading your skills, improving the working lives of nurses and much more.
An Australian employment search engine. Careerjet gives the job seeker access to a massive selection of jobs that are compiled from various internet sources.
Community Careers is a unique online job portal that matches candidates to the right role and sources the right candidates for individual organisations within the Health, Disability and Community Services Sector.
Ace Day Jobs is about people who really love their work and how they got into it. There are plenty of suggestions on how to get there too. Find out how to write a ripper resume, or what to do if you don’t know what to do, and other frequently asked questions. Or check out the job match to see which featured careers are in your ideal work environment.
Hobsons are the publishers of the Good Universities Guide and this site enables students to search the Guide online to aid their decision about where and what to study in Australia.
An initiative of Australian, State and Territory governments this site provides information, news and articles about
careers, industry information, work rights and responsibilities, education and training, funding, support services and contact organisations.
(VRSMP) is for people wanting help, volunteer, or get involved in their local community and for community groups and organisations wanting to recruit members, volunteers and participants.
Volunteering overseas with Projects Abroad is all about worthwhile placements, inspiring work, unique travel experience and personal development in a volunteer community.
In partnership with SEEK Ltd, Volunteering Australia provides GoVolunteer the only national on-line facility to recruit and link volunteers with opportunities.
Volunteering Victoria supports volunteers, volunteer managers and co-ordinators and volunteer-involving not-for-profit and community organisations within Victoria.
This site enables the user to search Australian Government websites for publications. Includes featured publications, parliamentary resources, statistics etc.
Information on importing and exporting, cargo
management, legislation, compliance, tariffs, exchange rates and information for
travellers. Also contacts for Customs offices.
Includes
sections on what you need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the
way we do, when have elections been held and how elections work.
The
Australian Institute of Criminology is the national focus for the study of crime
and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of criminal justice
information.
This department encompasses police, courts, emergency services, gaming regulation, racing, liquor licensing and citizens rights. Includes links to the office of the Emergency Services Commissioner and Victoria Police Emergency Management Roles.
The DSCU helps people to resolve their own disputes through communication and negotiation. Videos provide practical advice on resolving common neighbourhood disputes.
Includes information on the court and judges, legislation,rules and regulations directly
related to the juridiction of the Federal Court, sitting dates, links to various
tribunals and judgments via Austlii.
Includes court sitting dates, annual reports, matters before the High Court, some case
summaries, links to judgments and some legislation, some speeches of High Court
judges, transcripts of proceedings etc.
Excellent website which includes all Judicial College publications such as Search Warrants Manual, Sexual Assault Manual, Evidence manual, Victorian Criminal Proceedings Manual and the Victorian Sentencing Manual.
The
professional association for Victorian solicitors. Aims to increase public
understanding and respect for the law and legal process. Useful site with access
to the Bookshop, Library, Resources, Media Releases and new information.
Includes information on becoming a lawyer and how to find a lawyer.
The Commissioner is responsible for the receipt, investigation and resolution of any complaints against lawyers, as well as mediation of disputes between lawyers and their clients.
Legalonline
is the Victorian Government's legal information website. Provides fact sheets,
links to legal practitioners, relevant legislation and agencies. Information on
crime, driving, housing and neighbourhood, legal system, lifestyle, money
matters, relationships, rights and responsibilities, under 18's and work and
business.
General
information on making applications to the tribunal as well as policies and
procedures, summaries of current research, annual reports, cases, draft
agreements and protocols.
Australian
Parliament House site including information on both the House of Representatives
and the Senate, Hansard, Who's who, Committees, Parliamentary Departments,
Bills, Publications, Information and research and a Site map.
Site
includes information on Legislation and Bills, Members of Parliament, Hansard,
Legislative Council and assembly, Committees, Sitting dates, Parliamentary
services, The Parliament Building etc.
The primary role of the State Coroner's Office
is to investigate unexpected death. Of special interest are the sections on
Research, Coronial Findings of Public Interest and Frequently Asked Questions.
The Tenants Union of Victoria promotes and protects the rights of tenants and residents in all forms of residential accommodation in Victoria. The Tenants Union aims to help individual tenants and to work for social change to improve conditions for tenants in the future.
A not-for-profit website that helps you find easy to understand information about the law and legal services in Victoria. All the information is supplied by Victorian agencies and government bodies with expertise in legal services and education.
Victoria
Legal Aid. Site contains information on How to get legal help, the VLA Handbook,
employment opportunities etc. Also, additional information on the Justice
System, Work and money, Youth, Living in the community, and People and
relationships.
VCAT deals with disputes about purchase and supply of goods and services,
discrimination, domestic building works, guardianship and administration,
residential tenancies, consumer credit and retail tenancies. VCAT also deals
with disputes between people and government.
An independent, government funded organisation that develops, monitors and coordinates law reform in Victoria. Its' main role is to consult with the community and advise the Attorney-General on how to improve and update Victorian Laws.
Weblaw is a cooperative subject gateway to
internet resources for Australian legal researchers. Law librarians from
participating organisations (mostly universities) have taken responsibility for
particular subject areas and provide annotated records for quality internet
legal resources in these areas.
ATSB provides information on Aviation, Marine, Rail and Road safety. Also includes
statistical information on the national road toll, analysis and various
publications. This allows for monitoring of current road trends and highlights
user groups at risk. Includes benchmarking of road safety.
Since 1987 the Australian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (ACOHS Pty Ltd) has been providing MSDS Management solutions for a wide variety of industries within and outside of Australia. ACOHS is committed to increasing safety effectiveness by providing and supporting more efficient chemical safety management systems.
The ACOHS approach centres upon Infosafe and the provision of Products and Services to assist and support the safe use, storage and disposal of chemicals in the workplace. Infosafe is established not only in Australia but also in New Zealand, China and the United Kingdom. ACOHS provides MSDS Services for organisations operating in different countries and throughout the world.
The National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) is Australia’s national body that leads and coordinates national efforts to prevent workplace death, injury and disease in Australia.
NOHSC’s vision is Australian workplaces free from injury and disease.
Victorian Trades Hall Council's (VTHC)
Occupational Health and Safety Unit. The Unit provides training, information and
support to health and safety representatives. Information and advice on how to
address and resolve workplace issues. Will assist to identify and tackle
particular hazards and negotiate a resolution with employers.
A collection of safety and health information resources on the Internet including State and Federal Government resources,
employer and employee organisations, and International safety and health organisations.
Produced by Victorian Trades Hall Council's (VTHC)
Occupational Health and Safety Unit. The Unit provides training, information and
support to health and safety representatives.
Worksafe Victoria strives to promote a culture of safety through extensive public awareness
programs, education and other communication activities. Includes small business
resources, forms.
Links to articles on philosophy, literature, language, ideas, criticism, culture, history, music, art and trends. From the Chronicle of Higher Education, and updated daily.
"The objects of the Australian Press Council are to promote freedom of speech through responsible and independent print media, and adherence to high journalistic and editorial standards".
From the website: "[The Fellowship] is a non-profit making voluntary organisation which aims to bring together all those interested in writing for their mutual professional, cultural and social benefit, and to provide information and advice to them."
Leader News ePaper is the electronic version of the Leader (local) newspapers. You can search through all 35 titles in the Leader group. Printing available. Back issues are limited to only 8 issues prior to the current one.
Omniglot is a database of written languages. It contains an extensive range of articles about alphabets, abjads, syllabaries and even runic languages, both ‘real world’ and fictitious. You can find everything from Egyptian hieroglyphs and hieratic to some of the languages created by JRR Tolkien for his Lord of the Rings books. Free access direct from the web.
This association is for those who are engaged professionally in editing for publication. Provides information on events, training and freelance editing, useful websites and publishes a monthly newsletter.
The Wheeler Centre is the centrepiece of Melbourne’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature. Dedicated to the discussion and practice of writing and ideas, through a year-round program of talks, lectures, readings and debates.
Writers Victoria is a non-profit organisation that assists writers through all stages of their development. Information includes links to writing groups and events, professional development for aspiring and established writers, and special benefits for members. Also publishes the Victorian Writer which is held at the Frankston campus library.
An Australian copyright management agency that represents authors, journalists, etc. They collect and distribute payments made by users of copyrighted materials to the copyright owners.
Leader News ePaper is the electronic version of the Leader (local) newspapers. You can search through all 35 titles in the Leader group. Printing available. Back issues are limited to only 8 issues prior to the current one.
The BETA service is freely available to the public and currently contains 73,000 out of copyright newspaper pages (approx 730,000 individual articles) from 1803 onwards. Another 20,000 digitised newspaper pages will be added each week to the Beta service. The goal is to provide a daily newspaper for each state up to about 1955, in both image and machine-readable form.
Free online bibliography creation tool. Very user friendly. Just enter a title or ISBN and bibme will look up the details for you and add an entry to your bibliography. Allows manual editing and can also be used for articles, films, etc.
The ATA is a Melbourne community group concerned with the promotion and use of
appropriate technology. Includes links to other environmental and alternative
technology sites.
The Australian PV Association consists of key stakeholders interested in photovoltaic solar electricity research, technology, manufacturing, systems, policies, programmes and projects.
As the website states: “The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES) exists to promote scientific, social and economic development through the environmentally sound use of solar energy”.
This site provides general information about climate change and describes what action/s the Australian government is taking on the issue. It also provides general information to assist individuals and businesses reduce their carbon pollution.
From the website "GreenPower is a national accreditation program that sets stringent environmental and reporting standards for renewable electricity products offered by energy suppliers to households and businesses across Australia".
Includes
information on the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, Gene technology
committees, publications and forms, maps of trial sites etc. Also includes
information about the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Produced by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australian
Research Council (ARC) and the Australian Vice-Chancellor’s Committee (AV-CC).
A series of Web sites—one for each of the approximately 1.8 million known species - suitable for the general public, but with several linked pages aimed at more specialized users.
Spatial
information for Australia including Online tools, What's new (media releases),
Maps, images, data and publications. Information on topics such as minerals,
earthquakes, oil and gas, satellite remote sensing, geomagnetism etc.
A gateway to over 50 million pages of authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. government agencies, including research and development results.
These
search engines have directories created by human indexers that 'guide' the user
through general subject areas. They are useful for browsing through websites
arranged by topic.
Search
engines that simultaneously search multiple engines and give lists of results.
Useful for very specific information when unsure if the Internet will supply any
results.
Pathfinders are in-depth subject specific guides. Organized by human indexers and sites are
selected that are considered the best or most relevant in the subject area.
A resource for lawyers, coaches, academics, students and administrators. The Sports Law Referral Service provides a unique opportunity to facilitate information and quality legal advice between the legal profession and sports administrators.
A national professional association representing people who work in the areas of Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, Dance, Community Fitness or Movement Sciences.
The
facilitators of the Commonwealth Games. The Federation also assists education
via sport development and physical recreation throughout the Commonwealth.
A professional organisation committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science
practitioners
Fitness Australia is the representative body for the fitness industry in Australia, through which Government and other industries communicate with and provide support to the fitness industry.
An international "umbrella" organisation concerned with the promotion and dissemination of results and findings in the field of sport science and their practical application in cultural and educational contexts.
Official website of the Olympic Movement. Contains information on all of the Olympic Games, sports, & athletes, as well as the Olympic movement generally.
A report from 2000 that presents information on physical activity patterns among adult Australians as well as trend information essential to assess the impact of the Active Australia campaign.
A site for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students which provides the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth.
The site is designed to provide an up to date information resource for all member organisations on the latest issues and developments in the sporting industry in Victoria.
Keep up to date with the latest VIS news, upcoming events and results. You can also check out profiles on VIS athletes, coaches and experts or browse through the VIS Hall of Fame.
Australian Canoeing is the National Organisation responsible for the management, coordination, development and promotion of paddle sports in Australia.
The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is an organisation which promotes safety. It guards the coast by education, example, examination, as well as search and rescue in small marine craft.
This is the peak body for outdoor professionals. The role of the council is to represent
the community, industries and governments the views and needs of outdoor
educators, leaders, guides and organisations.
The Outdoor Recreation Centre - Victoria Inc. (ORC) was established to help outdoor
recreation and education organisations better serve their members and promote
their activities.
Parks Victoria manages a world class network of parks, including national, state and metropolitan parks, marine national parks, many significant cultural assets and Melbourne's bays and waterways.
Snow Safe is a co-operative of all alpine resorts,
ski lifting companies and government departments committed to the safety of
visitors to the alpine regions.
SCA is the body responsible for sport climbing in Australia. Use the website for
matters relating to climbing news, competitions, results, licensing, courses etc.
This site enables the user to search Australian
Government websites for publications. Includes featured publications,
parliamentary resources, statistics etc.
Includes sections on what you need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the
way we do, when have elections been held and how elections work.
ASSDA collects data files from all parts of Australia, and from many different types
of organisations, including universities, market research companies, and
government organisations.
Quality, evidence-based publications and resources for professionals in the areas of protecting children, supporting families and strengthening communities.
A central data source for world statistics and a handy way to graphically compare
nations. The user can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
ERIC is the world's largest source of education information, with more than 1 million abstracts of documents and journal articles on education research and practice.
The official National Register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users.
Lists the adventure operators in Australia and their activities, points of interest,
adventure stories and regular regional focus on areas around the country.
This
website contains the on-line versions of books previously published by the
Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, USA. The series focuses
primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions. Contains extremely
useful historical information, origins, politics, government, population, social
structure, religion, education, health etc.
A branch of the Commonwealth Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism which provides statistics, research and analysis to support industry development, policy development and marketing for the Australian tourism industry.
The country information is based on the World Travel Guide which has
long been recognised by travel professionals worldwide as the ultimate
destination guide.
Includes sections on what you need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the way we do, when have elections been
held and how elections work.
Click on the Library link on the homepage, then Publications. Click on The World Factbook link, then select the country of your choice for profiles and maps.
Includes text and images (picture albums) of Australia's founding documents telling the
story of our democracy. Includes Pathways (follow a theme), Timelines (the past
at a glance), Directory (the document library), Explore a window on the past.
Site is supported by the National Council for the Centenary of Federation and
State and Territory archives and offices of Australia.
Edited by David Andress, Senior Lecturer in Modern European History, University of
Portsmouth, UK. Includes a wide variety of annotated links from introductory to
specialized sites. Includes further reference links with information on costume
and fashion, a socialist view of the Revolution, Marie Antoinette and Charlotte
Corday etc.
Includes chronological list of the majority of Hans Christian Anderson stories.
Accompanied by artwork from official Anderson artists chosed by him to
illustrate his collected tales. Also information about his life.
Useful site from the University of Maryland, USA detailing the History of China as
prepared by the United States Army for their Army Area Handbooks collection.
East Asian history site from Fordham University in New York. It contains many
articles covering such topics as Religious Traditions, Imperial China,
Traditional Japan, Korea, China since World War 2, Japan since World War 2 etc.
Great Medieval site from Fordham University in New York. Contains thousands of sources
covering many Medieval historical periods such as Byzantium, Celts, the
Crusades, the Medieval Church etc. Includes information on economic and
intellectual life, social history and exploration etc.
A great modern history site from Fordham University in New York. It contains
thousands of sources covering many historical periods including: Reformation,
Absolutism, Enlightenment, French and Russian Revolutions, Romanticism,
Depression, Fascism, Nazism, Holocaust etc.
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published by the
Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, USA. The series focuses
primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions. Contains extremely
useful historical information, origins, politics, government, population, social
structure, religion, education, health etc.
Discusses such topics as Social causes of the revolution, The Monarchy, The Enlightenment
and human rights, Paris and the politics of rebellion, war, terror and
resistance to the revolution, the Napoleonic experience etc. Provides images,
timelines, maps, glossary and songs.
Includes a short biography of Mao Tse-tung and includes articles written from 1926-1964.
From the Department of Politics at the University of Exeter, UK
This site covers extensive Medieval topics in countries such as Africa and Asia,
Byzantine, Europe and Great Britain. Topics include Castles, Crusades, Vikings,
Daily life, Arts and Literature, Religion and Philosophy, Archaeology etc.
Extensive information covering all aspects of the Roman Empire including: The Founding
of Rome, Early Kings, Early and late republic, Early emperors, Religion,
Society, The Army, Constantinople and the decline and collapse of the empire.
Includes maps of Roman Italy, the Empire and the City of Rome
A portal to the realm of fairy tale and folklore studies featuring annotated
fairy tales. Includes the tales, their histories, similar tales from other
cultures, bibliographies and other materials.
Postmodernism: what one needs to know. An introduction to postmodernism and deconstruction
related to learning and teaching in the science and religion areas.
Useful Psychology site from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Includes extensive information on Personality Theories and theorists including,
Sigmund and Anna Freud, Carl Jung etc.
The Internet Guide to Aboriginal Studies, edited by Dr.T.Matthew Ciolek from the Australian National University, Canberra. Contains extensive lists of sites under headings such as Aboriginal history, Australian Native Title, Governmental web resources, Aboriginal art and culture, Aboriginal languages etc.
Includes information on the Art and Architecture of Ancient Greece, Geography, History,
Mythology, Olympics, People eg. Euripides, and Wars. Includes a list of other
Web resources and has links to relevant web pages throughout site.
Includes sections on what you need to know and do, who represents you, why we operate the way we do, when have elections been held and how elections work.
Provided by the Australian government to give all Australians access to Government legal
information and services available nationwide. Also includes State and Territory
legal information
Includes text and images (picture albums) of Australia's founding documents telling the
story of our democracy. Includes Pathways (follow a theme), Timelines (the past
at a glance), Directory (the document library), Explore a window on the past.
Site is supported by the National Council for the Centenary of Federation and
State and Territory archives and offices of Australia.
This is the digital version of The Education Age. Very useful for current issues information. Also very informative information found in Text Talk, a weekly column which includes expert analysis of books, film and plays covered in VCE English and Literature subjects. Click on the VCE Success link to find Issues in the News and Text Talk plus archives.
Edited by David Andress, Senior Lecturer in Modern European History, University of
Portsmouth, UK. Includes a wide variety of annotated links from introductory to
specialized sites. Includes further reference links with information on costume
and fashion, a socialist view of the Revolution, Marie Antoinette and Charlotte
Corday etc.
Spatial information for Australia including Online tools, Whats new (media releases),
Maps, images, data and publications. Information on topics such as minerals,
earthquakes, oil and gas, satellite remote sensing, geomagnetism etc.
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published by the
Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, USA. The series focuses
primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions. Contains extremely
useful historical information, origins, politics, government, population, social
structure, religion, education, health etc.
Literature in English around the world. Enables the user to find information about a
particular author or group of authors, literary profiles of works and
information about particular topics. Includes timelines and glossary.
General information on making applications to the tribunal as well as policies and
procedures, summaries of current research, annual reports, cases, draft
agreements and protocols.
Includes information on the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator, Gene technology
committees, publications and forms, maps of trial sites etc. Also includes
information about the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Australian Parliament House site including information on both the House of Representatives
and the Senate, Hansard, Who's Who, Committees, Parliamentary Departments,
Bills, Publications, Information and research and a Site map.
Site includes information on Legislation and Bills, Members of Parliament, Hansard,
Legislative Council and assembly, Committees, Sitting dates, Parliamentary
services, The Parliament Building etc.
Allows searching for images of people, places and events in the collections of libraries, museums, galleries, archives,
universities and other cultural agencies in Australia and abroad. Includes
photographs, paintings and drawings.
Information on Shakespeare's life and times. Also draft texts of early published versions of
selected plays and poems. Includes links to sites on Shakespeare and the
Renaissance, eg. Courses and study materials, criticism, performances, research
resources etc. Also info on architecture, art, dance, music, religion and the
church etc. Site supported by the Universities of Victoria and Athabasca in
Canada.
Information on curriculum and assessment programs for all students in Victoria. Includes
past VCE exam papers for the past five years, exam timetables, VCE for adults
etc.
