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CSHTR Home ~ Learning Gateway Home ~ Industry Links Index Pages: Home: ~ Courses & Careers ~ Industry Links ~ Learning Resources Industry LinksAged & Community Services Australia - the national peak body providing accommodation and care services to older Australians. Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) - the national peak council of the community welfare sector in Australia. Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) - a voluntary co-ordinating body which represents all major groups involved in the teaching and practice of resuscitation. Australian Services Union (ASU) - is one of the largest and most diverse unions in Australia with members working in a range of service industries. Carers Australia - the national voice of carers. Carers NSW - an association for relatives and friends who are caring for people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged. College of Nursing - a professional body that represents, assists, educates and supports nurses across Australia. Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council (CS&H ISC) - peak national body for the community services and health industries. Centrelink - is a government agency delivering a range of Commonwealth and community services to the Australian community. Council of the Ageing (COTA) - is the peak consumer organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of older people. Department of Families, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) - responsible for social policies and support affecting Australian society and the living standards of Australian families. Department of Health and Ageing (DHA) - leads the National development and implementation of health and aged care services. Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) - its purpose is to enrich Australia through the well managed entry and settlement of people. Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) - provides information regarding benefits and services for defence force veterans. Disabled Peoples International (DPI) - is people helping people help themselves and its philosophy is that people with disabilities should achieve full participation and equality with their fellow citizens in every society. EnableNet - a one stop site for information on disability and a meeting place for people interested in disability issues. Enrolled Nurse Professional Association of NSW (ENPA) - professional nursing organisation. National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research. National Nursing and Nursing Education Taskforce (N3ET) - established from 2004 - 2006 to implement recommendations of Our Duty of Care, the report of the National Review of Nursing Education. NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) - is responsible for delivering services which promote the welfare of people in NSW. NSW Department of Housing - provides and manages public housing for those NSW Health - provides a comprehensive range of health and health related services including health promotion and education. Public Service Association of NSW (PSA) - is a union which represents New South Wales Government employees and related private sector employees. Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA) - aims to prevent loss of life and injury in the community, with emphasis on aquatic environments. St John Ambulance Australia - a charitable organisation active in all States & Territories, dedicated to helping people in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. The Health Report - ABC Radio National information source for professionals and students in the medical and health professions. World Health Organisation (WHO) - the United Nations specialised agency provides a wide range of information, publications, research tools and links. Last updated: 18 April, 2007 |
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