Web resources

Professional associations/organisations

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) The AASW is the professional body for social workers. The website includes publications and news relevant to the profession.
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) ACWA is the professional association for all paid and unpaid human services workers in Australia, regardless of their occupational title or educational background.
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) ACOSS is a national advocate for action to reduce poverty and inequality and the peak body for the community services sector in Australia.

Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) AIFS is the Australian Government's key research body in the area of family wellbeing.
Department of Human Services The Department of Human Services provides a comprehensive coverage of human service issues and programs in Australia. Resources include government reports, articles and links to related material.
Department of Social Services The Department of Social Services has responsibility for families, housing, social services and disability services.

Amnesty International Amnesty International is the world's largest and most-respected human rights organisation. This website provides access to research and publications from the organisation.
Australian Human Rights Commission The Commission was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. They are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General. The commission website provides access to key publications on a wide range of human rights related issues.
Social Policy Research Centre The Social Policy Research Centre is at the forefront of research generating real change for individuals and communities in Australia, and internationally.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights.
World Health Organization (WHO) The WHO is the United Nation’s organisation that is responsible for promoting and providing leadership for global health matters and policies. The web site offers information about the WHO, various countries, health topics, publication, data, statistics, programs and projects.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet The HealthInfoNet‘s translational research aims at providing the knowledge and other information needed for practitioners and policy-makers to make informed decisions in their work. This website provides detailed information about the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Lowitja Institute The Lowitja Institute is Australia’s national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. This website contains annual reports, fact sheets, and a range of other material relating to indigenous health issues.