Health Associations
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| 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 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. |
| Australian College of Ambulance Professionals - Contains news, messages, membership, responses, issues and articles. |
| Australian Council on Healthcare Standards - Independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to continually improving the quality of health care in Australia. |
| Australian Doctors Trained Overseas Association - Information for doctors planning to register in Australia. |
| 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 Health Promotion Association - How to join, details of branches, newsletter and online journal. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit - Information about a national scheme aiming to determine the incidence of selected uncommon diseases of childhood through active surveillance. |
| 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. |
| Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment (ASSBI) - A forum for multidisciplinary research and clinical practice for Australian professionals working in brain impairment. |
| 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. |
| The Cancer Council Australia - National, non-government cancer control organisation with the aim of facilitating prevention, research, support and care. |
| Continence Foundation of Australia - Information on continence and a listing of public toilets throughout Australia. |
| Daffodil Day - Information about the Cancer Council's largest annual fundraising event. |
| 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. |
| Impotence Australia - Information on impotence and other male and female sexual problems. Includes a nationwide directory of practitioners. |
| Lymphoedema Association of Australia - Founded in 1982 to encourage research into lymphoedema and its treatment, and to spread information among doctors, therapists and patients. |
| Men Sheds - A uniquely Australian organisation dedicated to supporting the men's shed movement and the needs of their communities. |
| 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. |
| Relationships Australia - Non-profit community based organisation providing professional services to support relationships. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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