Contacts

Index by Content Type

Practical

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission
  - The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) is Australia's main Indigenous agency and this site is an important international resource for information on Indigenous programs, activities and issues.
• Aboriginal Hunter website
  - The Aboriginal Hunter Gateway Website is a portal site driven by the indigenous community of the Hunter aimed at providing access for their people to a wide range of information and services specifically for aborigines.
• Australia Community Guide
  - The Australia CommunityGuide is part of the CommunityGuide Network of websites and is designed to help residents and visitors find information about Australia, its facilities, businesses, community groups, events, attractions and services.
• Australian Deafness Directory
  - An online service directory for deaf and hearing impaired people.
• Australian Disability Websites
  - The State Library of New South Wales' Disability Access Service has compiled a collection of government and non-government websites dealing with disability information and services.
• Australian Drug Foundation
  - The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) is an independent non-profit organisation which aims to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug problems in the Australian community.
• Black Dog Institute
  - The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.
• Black Pages
  - Black Pages is Australia's first and only national on-line Indigenous Business and Community Enterprise Directory.
• CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation
  - CIVICUS has worked for over a decade to strengthen citizen action and civil society throughout the world, especially in areas where participatory democracy and citizens' freedom of association are threatened. CIVICUS has a vision of a global community of active, engaged citizens committed to the creation of a more just and equitable world.
• Central Sydney Region Public Tenants Council Inc
  - Public housing tenants helping fellow tenants.
• Commission for Children & Young People
  - Community issues affect the lives, happiness, safety and welfare of children and young people. Crime, drug and alcohol issues, and environmental issues are a few examples.
• Community Development Society
  - The international Community Development Society (CDS), founded in 1969 and based in Colorado USA, is a professional association for community development practitioners and citizen leaders around the world.
• Community Sector Banking
  - Community Sector Banking (CSB) is the result of an innovative joint venture between 20 leading Not for Profit organisations and Bendigo Bank. CSB is the only banking service in Australia dedicated to the community sector.
• Communitybuilders: Resources & Discussion Newswire
  - Subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter that notifies you of new information published on this site.
• Connect for Kids web site
  - connectforkids.org offers a place on the Internet for all who want to become more active citizens with kids in mind
• Council of Social Service network
  - Online gateway to community sector
• Council of Social Services of NSW (NCOSS)
  - Coordination, advocacy, policy development, leadership and information role for the social and community sector in NSW.
• Disability Referral Guide
  - The Disability Referral Guide is a directory of peak disability organisations in New South Wales listing disability information services and agencies that handle complaints.
• Evaluating Internet Resources
  - The "Ten C's" provide criteria to help you to critically evaluate Internet resources.
• Global Women's Alliance
  - Global Women’s Alliance EMPOWER, ADVOCATE, ASSIST, ENCOURAGE, REBUILD, EDUCATE all women and children.
• Government On Line Directory
  - The Federal Government's contact database.
• Index of Australian National and Regional Women's Peak Organisations
  - Check the contact details or add the details of your own organisation to this index.
• Indigenous Issues Today
  - A blog by Peter N. Jones in the USA, highlighting contemporary indigenous peoples' issues from around the world.
• Just Search: justice issues for socially and economically disadvantaged people
  - Just Search is a powerful new search tool to help you access Law and Justice Foundation research and other resources.
• LearningForSustainability.net
  - The LearningForSustainability website is designed for government, agency staff, NGOs and other community leaders working to support multi-stakeholder learning processes in urban and other sustainable development arenas.
• Local Community Services Association NSW
  - The peak body for Neighbourhood and Community Centres in NSW
• Manitoba Voluntary Sector Initiative Website
  - The Manitoba Voluntary Sector Initiative website offers information and resources that contribute to a healthy, independent voluntary sector.
• Mensline Australia Telephone Counselling Line
  - Mensline Australia is the first national telephone counselling line for men who want to talk about their family and relationship concerns.
• NSW Community Relations Commission's Interpreting and Translating Service.
  - Services are available to all government departments and agencies, private and commercial organisations, community groups and individuals.
• NSW Department of State and Regional Development
  - Contact list of regional and city offices
• NSW Government Directory
  - Searchable Directory of the NSW Government
• NSW Local Government Directory
  - This directory gives basic factual and contact information for each local and county council and local government organisation in NSW.
• NSW Rape Crisis Centre - working against sexual violence
  - The NSW Rape Crisis Centre is a state-wide 24 hour telephone crisis, support and referral service for women who have experienced sexual violence.
• National Library of Australia
  - Australia's largest library
• New Community Quarterly
  - New Community Quarterly is an Australian journal of community development with a history spanning over twenty years. Their website provides information about 'New Community Quarterly', including subscriptions, contributions and availability of back issues as well as an archive of most of the previously published 'Community Quarterly' by issue and subject.
• Peak Bodies for Community and Social Services Sector
  - An alphabetical listing of bodies which represent the interests of those working in the community and social services sector in Australia.
• Plain Language Law
  - A free online newsletter for anyone interested in keeping abreast of plain language legal information and education initiatives.
• Property and Tenancy Publications from Department of Fair Trading.
  - The NSW Department of Fair Trading has available a number of publications on property and tenancy matters, many in other community languages as well as English.
• Public Interest Law Clearing House
  - The Public Interest Law Clearing House ('PILCH') is an independent not for profit legal referral service.
• Regional Arts Australia Online
  - Regional Arts Australia is the key national body representing the broad and complex interests and concerns of those working with and for the arts in regional, rural and remote Australia.
• Resources for Youth
  - Liverpool Youth Accommodation (LYAAC) have a community resource library which is well stocked with many resources including games, texts and journals that are appropriate for many issues affecting young people.
• Seniors Information Service
  - Need information about options as you, or a friend or family member, grow older?
• State Library of NSW
  - A major information and research institution.
• Streetwize Communications
  - Resources available for young people and other hard to reach groups addressing important social issues.
• Support and Counselling Numbers - Dept of Community Services
  - The NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS) provides a list of support numbers covering a range of areas
• TRI Community Exchange Greater Western Sydney Community Services Directory
  - Search for government and non-government services in Greater Western Sydney.
• The Center for International Environmental Law
  - The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a nonprofit organization working to use international law and institutions to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society. We provide a wide range of services including legal counsel, policy research, analysis, advocacy, education, training, and capacity building.
• The NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health (NSW CAAH)
  - The Centre works out of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, is funded by NSW Health, and seeks to improve the health and well-being of young people aged 12 - 24 in New South Wales.
• Using the Internet to Promote Democracy
  - The World Movement for Democracy website links a global network of people seeking to strengthen, reform and bolster democracy worldwide.
• Western Sydney Regional Public Tenants Council Inc
  - Advice and advocacy for public housing tenants, Referrals to community and government organisations and agencies, Assistance in completing application forms, Assistance to form and fund tenant and residents groups within the community for input into Department of Housing policies.
• Women's Information and Referral Service
  - The Women's Information and Referral Service (WIRS) is a confidential telephone contact point for women seeking up-to-date and accurate information about organisations and services for women in NSW.
• World Water Council
  - The World Water Council is an international multi-stakeholder platform. It was established in 1996 on the initiative of renowned water specialists and international organizations, in response to an increasing concern about world water issues from the global community.
• Wow!: Who Offers What
  - The WOW (Who Offers What) Guide provides the vital link between Not For Profit and Community organisations and those wishing to offer products, services and special rates to this sector.