Issues of health and public safety in Australia are the focus of this category.
Recommended Resources
AAMRI, the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes is a non-profit organization concerned with the advances in medical research in Australia.
http://www.aamri.org/
The Aids Trust of Australia is a non-profit organisation concerned with the quality of life of the more than 15,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Australia.
http://www.aidstrust.com.au/
The Australian Angelman Syndrome Association is an organization that supports patients and families who are affected by Angelman Syndrome. You can find out about research being conducted to address this syndrome which affects intellectual and speech capabilities. You can also find out about the Association's special clinic to treat and diagnosis people with Angelman syndrome.
http://www.angelmansyndrome.org
ANTA, the Australian Natural Therapists Association
ANTA, the Australian Natural Therapists Association, is a non-profit organization providing information on training, certification, and continuing education in the field of natural therapy in Australia.
http://www.anta.com.au
APS, the Australian Psychological Society, is a professional association dedicated to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession in Australia.
http://www.psychology.org.au/
Assistance Dogs For Independence
Assistance Dogs For Independence is a non-profit organization in Australia that obtains, trains and maintains service dogs assisting people with disabilities.
http://www.assistancedogs.org.au/
Australian Acupuncture Association
The Australian Acupuncture Association is a non-profit organisation regulating the professional standards of acupuncturists for the country of Australia.
http://www.acupuncture.org.au/
Australian Association of Occupational Therapist
AUSOT is a non-profit organization representing occupational therapists throughout Australia; with training and certification information.
http://www.otaus.com.au/
Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry
The Australian Bone Marrow Registry is a computerized registry of volunteer donors for patients without a compatible sibling for a bone marrow transplant.
http://www.abmdr.org.au
The Australian Dental Association is a non-profit organisation promoting the profession of dentistry; with certification and continuing education information.
http://www.ada.org.au/
Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations
AFAO, the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations, is a non-profit organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS.
http://www.afao.org.au
Australian Homoeopathic Association
The Australian Homoeopathic Association is a non-profit organisation which provides on homeopathy, as well as other forms of alternative and complimentary medicines practiced in Australia.
http://www.homeopathyoz.org/
Australian School of Advanced Medicine
The Australian School of Advanced Medicine provides information on the medicine and research taking place at the Flinders University of South Australia.
http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/faculties_and_departments/faculty_of_human_sciences/asam/
Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standard
Presents information on social work training and certification in Australia. Includes membership information, resources, events and careers.
http://www.aasw.asn.au/
Australian Speak Easy Association
The Australian Speak Easy Association is a non-profit organisation that provides support for people who stutter; complete with information about its outreach programs for children and young adults.
http://www.speakeasy.org.au/
Cancer Council of New South Wales
The Cancer Council of New South Wales is an Australian organization that helps patients who suffer from this illness. You can also find out how to prevent cancer from developing and research efforts to eliminate the illness. You can also find statistics on cancer here. The Society website also has information on how to join a study on cancer research.
http://www.cancercouncil.com.au
Children by Choice is a non-profit organisation providing information and other health resources which promote women's right to medically safe abortion.
http://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/
Circumcision Information Australia
Circumcision Information Australia provides information on the cultural, historical and medical aspects of female and male circumcision. The website also has information on laws that affect circumcision. You can also read articles on the medical aspect of circumcision.
http://www.circinfo.org
Codependents Anonymous is a non-profit organisation for those diagnosed with codependency in Australia and New Zealand.
http://www.codependentsanonymous.org.au/
The Coeliac Society of Australia is a non-profit organisation provides information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research for a cure of Coeliac's disease.
http://coeliac.org.au/
The Davis Dyslexia Pacific is a non-profit organisation which provides information and contact details for this centre for living with dyslexia.
http://www.ddapacific.co.nz
The Diabetes Australia is a non-profit organisation providing information for people living with Diabetes, their families and caregivers.
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/
Diabetes Centre Australia is a non-profit organisation which provides research reference materials and information about fundraising efforts.
http://www.diabetes.org.au
Dietitians Association of Australia
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is a non-profit professional organization which seek to promote healthy food choices, as well as overall better health for all.
http://www.daa.asn.au
Disability Aid Dogs is a non-profit organisation that trains dogs for the disabled, from service dogs to therapy and companion dogs.
http://www.aiddogs.com.au
Dyslexia Answered defines and explains the characteristics and symptoms of dyslexia; complete with information about a number of the program for dyslexics.
http://www.dyslexiaanswered.com.au/
The web site for Dyslexia Services Australia provides information recent breakthroughs in research on dyslexia, and other similar learning disabilities.
http://www.dyslexiaservices.com.au/
The Energetic Healing Association is a non-profit organisation which provides a fully searchable database of its practitioners within Australia.
http://www.energetichealing.org.au/
The Australian Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts is one of Australia's major federal departments. You can learn about Australian culture, grants and tax concessions and more through this website. The site also has a section dedicated to land management issues.
http://www.environment.gov.au/
Gamblers Anonymous Regional Service Office
The web site for the Gamblers Anonymous Regional Service Office provides a calendar of meetings, an outline of programs, as well as a suggested reading list for those suffering from gambling addiction.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org.au/
The Garvan Institute is a non-profit organisation which provides information about the future of science and medicine from some of the sharpest minds in Australia.
http://www.garvan.org.au/
Health Insurance Consultants Australia
HICA was established to assist people in being able to understand, manage and select the most appropriate health insurance and supplemental coverage plans.
http://www.hica.com.au/
Hepatitis Australia is a non-profit organisation which provides information and education resources for Hepatitis patients and carers.
http://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/
Hepatitis Council of Western Australia
The Hepatitis Council of Western Australia is a non-profit organisation which provides information, education and support to people infected and affected by Hepatitis in the region.
http://www.hepatitiswa.com.au/
HGSA, the Human Genetics Society of Australasia, represents those working in the field of human genetics throughout the region of Australasia.
http://www.hgsa.com.au/
The Jean Hailes Foundation for women's health is an Australian organization that focuses on improve the health of women over the age of 35. The website also has articles on bone health, early menopause and other health issues of interest to women. The website also has a section dedicated to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a medical treatment that some older women use.
http://www.jeanhailes.org.au
Learning Difficulties Australia
Learning Difficulties Australia is a non-profit organisation promoting the interests of students with dyslexia and similar learning disabilities.
http://www.ldaustralia.org/
Learning Links is a non-profit organisation providing specialist tuition, therapy, information, and counseling to children with learning difficulties, learning disabilities, or developmental delays.
http://www.learninglinks.org.au/
The McGuire Programme was created by recovering stutterers, and identifies, as well as teaches the mechanics and dynamics of speaking; resulting in improved control of speech.
http://www.mcguireprogramme.com//
The Meningitis Centre is a non-profit organisation providing information about Meningitis, including treatment and prevention options widely used in Australia.
http://www.meningitis.com.au/signs_and_symptoms/meningitis.phtml
Quality general and cosmetic dental care in Mosman, Sydney NSW. Professional and experienced team using the latest dental techniques in a start of the art premise.
http://www.mosmanfinedental.com.au/
Large trusted supplier of sports nutrition supplements also offering a large database of articles, videos and quality information pertaining to weight training, sports nutrition, and sports psychology.
http://www.mrsupplement.com.au
Muscular Dystrophy Association Australia
MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is a non-profit organization with a mandate to fund research and promote awareness of the degenerative disease.
http://www.mda.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association Australia
Provides information on a range of degenerative diseases and disorders, specifically Muscular Dystrophy.
http://www.mda.org.au
NAOZ, the Narcotics Anonymous of Australia, is a non-profit organisation which provides NA meeting schedules and other 12-step program information.
http://www.naoz.org.au/
National Association of People with HIV Australia
NAPWA, the National Association of People with HIV Australia, is a non-profit organization concerned with the future for people living with HIV/AIDS in Australia.
http://napwa.org.au
The National Asthma Campaignis a non-profit organization which serves the community by creating awareness and providing information about asthma.
http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/
National Heart Foundation Australia
The National Heart Foundation Australia is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to fight the premature death and disability caused by cardiovascular disease through fundraising and research programs.
http://www.heartfoundation.com.au
National Stroke Foundation - Australia
The National Stroke Foundation is a non-profit organisation which provides information about what is a stroke, stroke prevention and rehabilitation for Australians.
http://www.strokefoundation.com.au/
NOFASARD, the National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and Related Disorders, is a non-profit organisation providing governmental and non-governmental information for children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome in Australia.
http://www.nofasard.org/
This non-profit organization offers information about food and nutrition through publications, community projects, news, and recipes.
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/
Oolong House is a non-profit organisation which provides information about its residential drug and alcohol treatment center for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men.
http://www.oolonghouse.org.au/
Ovulation Method Research and Reference Centre of Australia
Web site for the Ovulation Method Research and Reference Centre of Australia provides information about the Billings Ovulation Method of natural family planning.
http://www.billings-ovulation-method.org.au
Palliative Care Australia is a non-profit organisation which represents the interests of all who share the ideal of quality palliative care at the end of life.
http://www.palliativecare.org.au/
Find information on training, certification, and continuing education in the field of pharmacology. Includes events, programs, news and initiatives.
http://www.guild.org.au/
Provides information about Period Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) research studies conducted in clinical settings throughout Australia.
http://www.sleepservicesaustralia.com.au//
This web site provides comprehensive information on stroke statistics; complete with details for managing and rehabilitating after a stroke.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Stroke_Statistics
The Butterfly Foundation is a non-profit organisation provides detailed information, facts and figures on eating disorders in Australia.
http://www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/
Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia (TSAA) is a non-profit organisation of people with Tourette's Syndrome, their families, and other interested people.
http://www.tourette.org.au/
A non-profit organization which provides services to people who are blind or otherwise vision-impaired.
http://www.rvib.org.au/
Western Australian with Disabilities
Web site provides an abundance of information for West Australians with disabilities of all types and those involved in the care of those people.
http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/
Australia's leading respiratory and sleep research organization.
http://www.woolcock.org.au/
WWDA, the Women With Disabilities Australia, is a non-profit organisation for women with all types of disabilities. Web site offers information for all people.
http://www.wwda.org.au
