Australian organizations, associations, history, and other Australian issues are categorized here.
Recommended Resources
A volunteer, community service organisation, Apex members work in local clubs across Australia to raise awareness of social justice issues, to assist the needy, and contribute to many other causes. An overview of the organisation, its projects, goals, and membership policies are included.
http://www.apex.org.au/
Offering Australian artists a venue in which to promote their work online, the site lists, for a price, the web sites of Australian artists, and offers web design services. Its pricing and a calendar of art events are included.
http://www.art-australian.com/
Providing a forum for Australian artists to showcase their work, exchange ideas, participate or run online classes, and join in common interest groups with artists and art lovers, the site features an online gallery, artist portfolio, forum, and profiles of members and featured artists.
http://artisansofaustralia.ning.com/
Featured artists are highlighted here, along with a schedule of exhibitions, information about available self-run artist space, framing and conservation services, art rentals, and a section on unidentified artwork.
http://australian-art.com.au/
Artists and art galleries in Australia are featured, and may be found through an alphabetical listing, or searched by state or artist name. Artwork is also featured, and may be found by price range, art medium, or style. Artists or art galleries may add listings to the site, and web design services are also available.
http://www.australianartgalleries.com/
Australian Artists and Art Galleries
Also known as OZ Artists, the site serves to promote Australian artists and art galleries online, assisting artists in presenting themselves and their work on the Internet. Participating artists may be located through an artist index or by browsing by art genre. A schedule of workshops and other events is included.
http://www.ozartists.com/
The Australian Charities web site provides wealth of information and other resources on the Australian charitable sector.
http://www.auscharity.org/
Australian Council for Adult Literacy
The Australian Council for Adult Literacy is a non-profit organisation concerned with both rates in adult literacy and numeracy practices throughout Australia.
http://www.acal.edu.au/
Australian Society of Archivists
The Australian Society of Archivists is a professional association for those who conserve, organise and protect records in Australia. The site has information on how to join the organisation. You can also find listings of archival jobs in Australia here. The site also has announcements regarding the society's annual conference.
http://www.archivists.org.au/
Australian Track and Field Coaches Association
This athletic organisation is for those who coach these sports. One of the website's best features is the Find a Coach for different sports across Australia. Also includes information on the code of ethics that coaches are encouraged to value.
http://www.atfca.com.au/
The Australian White Pages helps you find the phone number and address of businesses, people and government offices. You can also get current weather conditions for numerous Australian cities from this website. Australian post codes may be located through the site.
http://www.whitepages.com.au/
CAPS Australia is a non-profit organisation concerned with child abuse and neglect prevention; complete with support group information.
http://www.childabuseprevention.com.au/
Center for Independent Studies
The Center for Independent Studies is an Australian organisation that provides analysis and commentary on public policy. Available here are the Center's publications and opinion pieces as well as student programmes offered by the Center.
http://www.cis.org.au/
The Children's Protection Society is an Australian organisation that seeks to help children and families who have suffered. The Society has special services for Aboriginal families and all children. You can also donate money to the organisation and find out about the Society's fundraising events.
http://www.cps.org.au
The Collections Australia Network is an online directory of Australian cultural resources on the Internet. You can search for Australian cultural institutions here. The site also has information on cultural heritage events taking place around the country.
http://www.collectionsaustralia.net/
Official website of this Australian artist and contemporary figurative painter. Provides a selection of oil paintings including portraits, still life paintings, landscapes, and cityscapes.
http://www.dionarchibald.com
Ecological Society of Australia
The Ecological Society of Australia is a non-profit organisation promoting research into ecotoxicology at the national and international levels.
http://www.ecolsoc.org.au/
A national organisation which provides information about its programs and services throughout Australia.
http://www.kab.org.au/
Kids Help Line Australia is a non-profit organisation providing confidential telephone counseling services for young people twenty-five years of age and under.
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/
A service club for men, women and children in Australia; complete with membership, fellowship, and other details.
http://www.kiwanis.com.au/
Legion of Frontiersmen Australian Division
A club concerned with the support of cadets, supporting search and rescue efforts, as well as participating in the maintenance of foreign service grave and Australian monuments.
http://www.frontiersmen.org.au/
A club devoted to community life throughout Australia; with individual chapter membership details for clubs serving Sydney, Melbourne, and other Australian cities.
http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/
A national organisation concerned with programs and services assisting and helping people throughout Australia.
http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/
Oxfam Australia is an international organisation that seeks to respond to international emergencies, especially food and famine problems. You can find out about Oxfam's current campaigns and purchase items from the Oxfam store here. The website also has advice on how you get active in supporting Oxfam.
http://www.oxfam.org.au/
A social club for women and men between under age 30, sponsored by Rotary International; contains membership and contact details, as well as volunteer and service information.
http://www.rotaract.org.au/
An Australian service club with a mandate to advance tolerance, goodwill, and peace through health, education, and charity; complete with membership and contact details.
http://www.rotary.org.au/
The non-profit organisation showcases modern and contemporary sculpture in bronze, metal, stone, ceramic, wood, glass, and other media, promoting public interest in sculpture, serving as an advocate for its members, holding regular exhibitions, and providing a forum for the dissemination of information. Its schedules, projects and programs are featured.
http://www.sculptorssociety.com/
