Useful links
Community Organisations and Other Resources
(These links are to external websites)
- Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA)
- Australia Council of Social Services (ACOSS)
- Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)
- Brotherhood of St Lawrence
- Carers Australia
- Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
- Family Action Centre
- International Council on Social Welfare
- National Centre for Social and Economic Policy (NATSEM)
- National Investment for the Early Years (NIFTeY)
- Our Community
- Raising Children Network
- Relationships Australia - South Australia
- Social Policy Research Centre
- The Australia Institute
Australian Government
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Institute of Family Studies
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Centrelink
- Commonwealth Child Care Advisory Council
- Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
- Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
- Department of Health and Ageing
- Department of Human Services
- Family Assistance Office
- Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
- National Public Health Partnership
- Parliament of Australia
International
- United Nations Division for Social Policy and Development
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Members' links
Other Links
Challenging Silence Conference: March 2010
A Child Protection & Domestic Violence Advanced Training Conference
This Advanced Practice Training Conference is for NGO Managers and Practitioners, Government Child Protection, Domestic Violence, Health and Human services Policy Makers, Front line Staff, Health Professionals, Police, Lawyers, Teachers and all Professionals interested in working through the complex maze of Child Protection, Family Support and Intervention and Domestic Violence issues in our society. More information 
National Disability Insurance Scheme
People with a disability and their families need a secure future. The struggle for essential services and support is never ending – from early intervention to equipment, respite, accommodation, employment and family support. It is time to change the way services for people with a disability are funded in Australia. A planned, fully-funded, National Disability Insurance Scheme will underwrite sustained, significant, long-term improvements in meeting the needs of people with a disability and their families. More
Join In Anti-Poverty Week 2008 12 – 18 October
Anti-Poverty Week focuses on poverty around the world, including Australia. It includes the UN’s International Anti-Poverty Day, 17 October. The Week’s main aims are to:
- strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship;
- encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems.
Participation has grown rapidly in recent years, with activities such as public lectures, workshops, conferences, debates, concerts, displays, sports days and media briefings being organised. Last year, more than 300 organisations were involved in activities, with a total participation of more than 10,000 people around the country. Everyone is very welcome to organise an activity during the Week or join in something being organised by other people. The activities can be large or small, and activities at local levels are especially welcome.
The website www.antipovertyweek.org.au includes basic fact sheets, promotional material, a calendar of activities and links to other sources of information and ideas. It also includes contact details for the National Office and the Co-Chairs in each State.
Family separation: a guide for teens is a new booklet and website which has been created just for teenagers to help them cope with family separation. They aim to give teens some tips to help understand and deal with the changes going on around them. It contains practical advice on a range of issues, including how to cope with emotions, dealing with change, adjusting to step-families, what the future might hold, managing health and wellbeing, and maintaining studies and finances. This free booklet is available by ordering online at www.youth.csa.gov.au or by phoning 1800 040 972.
Is there a parent in your family that has a mental illness?
If you have a parent with a mental illness and are looking for information or local supports, or maybe you are a parent with a mental illness and would like advice or support to assist yourself or the family, then check out the Children Of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) website www.copmi.net.au. COPMI is an initiative funded by the Australian Government to provide information about programs and services for family members where a parent has a mental illness. Information is also available for people who work with these families. The website has many components including tips provided by a wide range of people that share similar experiences. There’s even a space to put any tips you may wish to contribute. You’ll also find a comprehensive list of resources, web links and contact details for programs and services across Australia. New information is being added to the COPMI website regularly. Check it out!