Websites on Associations

• 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.
• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare -Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information. Some reports are available free on line. Also has a list of reports available for purchase.
• 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.
• Australian Doctors Trained Overseas Association -Information for doctors planning to register in Australia.
• 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.
• Working With Indigenous Peoples With Disabilities -Provides information about a wide range of practical resources for allied health professionals working with disabled Indigenous peoples living in remote areas of Australia.
• Australian Health Promotion Association -How to join, details of branches, newsletter and online journal.
• Relationships Australia -Non-profit community based organisation providing professional services to support relationships.
• Impotence Australia -Information on impotence and other male and female sexual problems. Includes a nationwide directory of practitioners.
• 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.
• Continence Foundation of Australia -Information on continence and a listing of public toilets throughout Australia.
• 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.
• 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.
• Australian Council on Healthcare Standards -Independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to continually improving the quality of health care in Australia.
• Australian College of Ambulance Professionals -Contains news, messages, membership, responses, issues and articles.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lymphoedema Association of Australia -Founded in 1982 to encourage research into lymphoedema and its treatment, and to spread information among doctors, therapists and patients.
• Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment (ASSBI) -A forum for multidisciplinary research and clinical practice for Australian professionals working in brain impairment.
• Men Sheds -A uniquely Australian organisation dedicated to supporting the men's shed movement and the needs of their communities.
• Daffodil Day -Information about the Cancer Council's largest annual fundraising event.
• Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit -Information about a national scheme aiming to determine the incidence of selected uncommon diseases of childhood through active surveillance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Swim and Survive -The Royal Surf Life Saving Society presents information on water safety, including details of courses, school programmes, and activities for children.
• 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.
• 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.