Associations

Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities
A community based organisation which represents the rights and needs of people of non-English speaking background with a disability, and their carers. Includes downloadable brochures about services.
http://www.adec.org.au/

Australian Breastfeeding Association
Community based self-help group offers information, counselling, and support services, on breastfeeding issues. Includes FAQs, product information, discussion forum, subscription details, and policies.
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/

Australian College of Ambulance Professionals
Contains news, messages, membership, responses, issues and articles.
http://www.acap.org.au/

Australian Council on Healthcare Standards
Independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to continually improving the quality of health care in Australia.
http://www.achs.org.au/

Australian Doctors Trained Overseas Association
Information for doctors planning to register in Australia.
http://www.adtoa.org/

Australian Drug Foundation
The Foundation conducts research on drug issues, implements drug education programs, develops resources for school students, teachers and parents, implements public awareness campaigns and provides information for a range of community and professional groups.
http://www.adf.org.au/

Australian Health Promotion Association
How to join, details of branches, newsletter and online journal.
http://www.healthpromotion.org.au

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Providing material for policy makers, service providers, researchers, students and the general community. Features information on cultural, social, historical and economic health-related issues.
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

Australian Medical Association
Members of the AMA are committed to enduring professional values, excellence in teaching and research, and the delivery of high quality health care to all Australians.
http://www.ama.com.au/

Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit
Information about a national scheme aiming to determine the incidence of selected uncommon diseases of childhood through active surveillance.
http://apsu.inopsu.com/

Australian Red Cross Blood Services
Frequently asked questions, who is eligible, donor well being, and benefits of giving blood. Also information on blood, how it is produced, different types, and how donated blood is used.
http://www.donateblood.com.au/

Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment (ASSBI)
A forum for multidisciplinary research and clinical practice for Australian professionals working in brain impairment.
http://www.assbi.com/

Australian Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association
Provides advocacy, services and information to the families of affected children, with contact details and educational material. Includes links to state bodies.
http://www.asbha.org.au/

The Cancer Council Australia
National, non-government cancer control organisation with the aim of facilitating prevention, research, support and care.
http://www.cancer.org.au/

Continence Foundation of Australia
Information on continence and a listing of public toilets throughout Australia.
http://www.contfound.org.au/

Daffodil Day
Information about the Cancer Council's largest annual fundraising event.
http://www.daffodilday.com.au/

EnableNet
An on-line meeting place where anyone with an interest in disability can explore, research, communicate, debate and advocate on issues affecting the lives of people with a disability.
http://www.enable.net.au/

Impotence Australia
Information on impotence and other male and female sexual problems. Includes a nationwide directory of practitioners.
http://www.impotenceaustralia.com.au

Lymphoedema Association of Australia
Founded in 1982 to encourage research into lymphoedema and its treatment, and to spread information among doctors, therapists and patients.
http://www.lymphoedema.org.au/

Men Sheds
A uniquely Australian organisation dedicated to supporting the men's shed movement and the needs of their communities.
http://www.mensheds.com.au/

National Rural Health Alliance
Collaborative group of organisations working for the support and development of the rural and remote health workforce. Membership details, current activities, news, contact information.
http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/

Relationships Australia
Non-profit community based organisation providing professional services to support relationships.
http://www.relationships.com.au

The Repatriation Medical Authority
Information about the authority dealing with any disease, injury or death related to military service. Includes what's new, RMA members, investigations and reviews plus links.
http://www.rma.gov.au

Royal Flying Doctor Service
Details of a not-for-profit charitable organisation providing aeromedical emergency and primary health care services to people who live, work and travel in regional Australia.
http://www.flyingdoctor.net/

St John Ambulance Australia
A self-funded charitable organisation dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. Includes information on volunteers, how to donate, first aid kits and equipment, training courses, publications and media.
http://www.stjohn.com.au/

Swim and Survive
The Royal Surf Life Saving Society presents information on water safety, including details of courses, school programmes, and activities for children.
http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/453-what-is-swim-and-survive.asp

World Health Organization (WHO) - Australia
UN health agency provides news, information and statistics on the country's public health issues and services, professional health workers, disease outbreaks, and government legislation and expenditures.
http://www.who.int/countries/aus/en/