Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Links
Resourceful Links For Aboriginal and Torres Strait People.
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
This site is designed to provide a single point to access information, policies, data and resources for those interested in improving the health status of Aboriginal Men and Boys.
AIDS Council of NSW
ACON is a health promotion organisation with a central focus on HIV/AIDS.
ACON provides HIV prevention, health promotion, advocacy & care and support services
to members of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities including
Indigenous people, injecting drug users, sex workers and all people living with HIV/AIDS.
Allanah & Madeline Foundation
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation provides support through practical assistance
to child victims of violent crime (physical, emotional or sexual abuse) or sudden
family loss through its Children Ahead Program. The Foundation also runs the Better
Buddies Program, an anti-bullying initiative for schools.
Andrology Australia
The aim of the Andrology Australia website is to provide on-line access to quality
and authenticated information about male reproductive health. This site will provide
information to men, their partners and families and health professionals to:
- Help people understand what is wrong with them;
- Reinforce and complement what the health professionals involved with their care
tell them;
- Make people aware of the treatment options available;
- Make it easier for people to discuss their condition and treatment with their health
professional.
Andrology Australia
The aim of the Andrology Australia website is to provide on-line access to quality and authenticated information about male reproductive health. This site will provide information to men, their partners and families and health professionals to:
- Help people understand what is wrong with them;
- Reinforce and complement what the health professionals involved with their care tell them;
- Make people aware of the treatment options available;
- Make it easier for people to discuss their condition and treatment with their health professional.
Arabic Speaking Association for People with Disabilities
Support groups for Arabic speaking people with disabilities and their families.
9359 3585
Australian Arabic Council
Our organisation is committed to human rights and community relations issues affecting the Arabic culture and profile. You will note that we undertake a combination of proactive and reactive projects, whereby we are vigilant to changes in our environment, while endeavouring to make it a better place to live for all of us.
Australian Indigenous Websites
Culture, Art, Media Coverage Indigenous Issues Articles
Australian Lebanese Youth Association (ALYA)
- is a non-political, non-religious and non-sectarian organistaion.
- endorses cooperation amongst Australians of Lebanese ancestry.
- acts to maintain and further strengthen ties between Australia and Lebanon.
- promotes Lebanese culture to rectify the misconceptions of Lebanon and its people.
- aims to instill in young Lebanese Australians an appreciation of their rich cultural heritage.
- supports the Lebanese community in Australia and Lebanon in its pursuit of educational and civic goals.
- works to strengthen tourism between Australia and Lebanon.
Australian Men’s Health Network
Provides
information about men’s health and medical interests with a focus on health
policy.
Australian Psychological Society
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association
for psychologists in Australia, representing more than 14,000 members. The APS is
committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. It spreads the
message that psychologists make a difference to peoples’ lives, through improving
scientific knowledge and community wellbeing.
Back from the Brink
I decided to start this site after overcoming a five year depression my
psychiatrist described as the worst he had every treated. My aim is to create a
community where those who have recovered can help those still suffering.
-Graeme Cowan
BBC.co.uk Men’s Health
This U.K. website provides information about a range of health and mental health issues, including depression, stress, self harming, as well as updates on health related matters.
Better Health
The information on the site aims to help improve the health and wellbeing of the Victorian community. The website provides online help.
- Fact sheets with healthy living tips
- Fact sheets on health conditions
- Questions and answers from a range of health experts
- Recipes
- Interactive features and health tools
- Directories of events, services and activities
Better Health Channel
The Better Health Channel was established in May 1999 by the Victorian
Government. Its role is to provide the community with access to online health related
information which is:
- Quality assured
- Reliable
- Up-to-date
- Locally relevant.
Beyondblue
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues
associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
beyondblue is a bipartisan initiative of the Australian, state and territory governments
with a key goal of raising community awareness about depression and reducing stigma associated
with the illness.
Beyondblue
Beyondblue is the national depression initiative and the website provides fact sheets, links to practitioners, a bulletin board, and links to both the Ybblue program for young people and other services.
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is concerned with mood disorders. The website contains relevant information for both individuals and professionals.
Blue Pages
Blue Pages provides information about:
- The symptoms of depression and how depression is diagnosed
- which medical, psychological and alternative treatments work for depression (and which don't)
- people, organisations, books, web sites and other resources that may be helpful if you are depressed
Blue Pages also offers:
- Access to a specialised search engine that allows you to search over a large number of Australian and international depression sites as well as the Blue Pages site itself
- Screening tests for depression and anxiety (so that you can see how your depressive symptoms compare with the symptoms of others your age)
- A link to BluePages sister web-site, MoodGYM, which is designed to prevent depression
- A link to BlueBoard, a bulletin board where people suffering from depression, and carers of people with depression, can discuss the issues affecting their lives.
CalmZone
This website is particularly targeted to young men and addresses issues of depression, self harm and help seeking.
Centre for Adolescent Health
The Centre responds to the health problems that affect young people between the ages of 10 and 24 years. The Centre for Adolescent Health is recognised nationally and internationally for its commitment and achievements in advancing young people's health and wellbeing.
Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues
The centre for multicultural youth issues is a community based organisaiton that advocates for the needs of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It has a priority on culturally and linguistically diverse young people from refugee and newly arrived communities.
Children, Youth and Women's Health Service
There are lots of different kinds of dads. Whether you are in a two-parent nuclear
family, in a stepfamily, have the fulltime care as a single parent, or have your
children with you for some of the time, being a dad is your most important job.......
Read more at this useful site for parents provided by the Children, Youth and Women's
Health Service in South Australia.
Counselling Online
Counselling Online is a website where you can communicate with a "live"
professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern.
This service is for anyone seeking help about their own drug use or the drug use
of a family member, relative or friend.The service is free and available 24-hours
a day, 7-days a week, across Australia.
Dad at Home
UK site offering tips and advice for stay-at-home fathers. A lot of the information is also relevant for single and part-time fathers.
Dad Info
The Dad Info website was set up to give dads a permanent source of all the information they're likely to need - from pregnancy, birth and babies to financial, legal and education info - from a dad's perspective.
Dads in the Early Years
A web resource for fathers of children from 0-8 years of age. Includes fact sheets
and resources for fathers, and training and tools for services which work with fathers.
Dads@Lifeline
Dads@Lifeline supports fathers and their children after separation and/or bereavement. The service has been in operation for over 20 years and provides a relevant, specialised service that is in high demand.
Dads@Lifeline is funded by the Department for Community Development and tops-up that funding by charging fees on a sliding scale (according to income).
We provide:
- Counselling and support for separated and bereaved fathers and their children;
- Family Law and Child Support information and assistance (not legal advice);
- Information DVD's and videos on self-care after separation, the family law system and child support;
- 'The Secret Life of Men' - a weekly group to discuss men's issues; (click for poster & pamphlet)
- A Peer-Support Program linking recently separated dads to a volunteer for 1:1 support;
- Occasional social activities and newsletters for Dads and their kids.
DepNet
This interactive website, managed by the Lumbeck Institute, is designed to provide people experiencing depression to communicate as a community.
DepressioNet
DepressionNet website is designed to:
- provide information on, and explain, the symptoms of depression, the types of depression and the treatments available to prevent and control depression;
- provide information, help and support for people living with depression, and their families, to help people understand the illness and help manage the symptoms and the effects of depression;
- provide a 24-hour online support service to help prevent and control the symptoms and the effects of depression and to encourage and assist access to treatment for the management of depression; and
- promote research into the causes, prevention and management of depression
Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Family
Vietnamese language publication published by NSW Dept. of Health.
Even Keel
This Western Australian based group has on the ground support groups as well as the website, which offers fact sheets and information and an online support. Supporting people who experience bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression are key aims of this organisation.
Family and Relationships Service Providers Sector e-News
An online newsletter covering news in the Family and Relationship and Service Providers (FRSP) sector.
Provided by the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
Family Relationships Online
Family Relationships Online is a key component in Government support for building better family relationships.
It provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship
issues. It allows families to find out about services that are funded by the Government that can
assist them to build better relationships. It also provides information on the Government's reforms
to the family law system to help families focus on the needs of their children.
Fathers Direct
Fathers Direct is the UK's national information centre for fatherhood. It is a charity
(reg. no. 1075104) founded in 1999 by professionals with expertise in social work,
family policy, business development and communications. It exists to support the
welfare of children by the positive and active involvement of fathers and male carers
in their lives. (For more about us, see links to the left.)
Fathers Direct
This section of the Fathers Direct website relates to fatherhood in Islamic communities, and Muslim fatherhood. Here you'll find news, research, policy and practice articles of interest to those working within Muslim communities.
FIRA - Fatherhood Involvement Research Alliance
FIRA is a Canadian alliance of individuals, organizations and institutions dedicated to
the development and sharing of knowledge focusing on father involvement, and the building
of a community-university research alliance supporting this work.
Foundation 49
Did you know that each hour, five men die from conditions that are
potentially preventable? Or that men live on average six years less
than women ? Men's health concerns include impotence, heart disease, prostate, diabetes, obesity and more.
Foundation
49 is a direct response to this health crisis affecting 49% of the
population - and is dedicated to improving the health status of all
men. Our vision is
'to reduce the number of men dying from
preventable conditions through raising health awareness and encouraging
regular check-ups'.
Freedom From Fear
This site is for Northern Territory families who are bringing up kids. Here you
can:
- read tips about parenting and living in families
- link to other useful websites
- provide us with feedback on how to make our site more useful to you.
Frontyard
This site is designed to give you an idea of what services are available for young people at Frontyard and what issues we can help with. In addition to our services we are very well resourced, so that if we can’t help you directly we can point you to someone who can help. We work with young people aged 12 to 25 but each service does have a different age range so check them out under the service names. Feel free to contact us even if you just have a question. All services are free and most are drop-in so no appointment is necessary.
Health for Kids Network
The Health for Kids Network is a network of GPs interested in child and/or
adolescent health. It is based on a formal memorandum of understanding between
Divisions of General Practice and Hospitals in Metropolitan Melbourne.
Health Insight – Mental Health
This Australian Government sponsored website provides information about mental health and linkages to resources and organisations.
Health of Men
This website provides general information about men’s health issues. It is operated by professional practitioners.
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Information
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Information
Indigenous Community Links
This page provides links relating to indigenous community services, primarily those located in Victoria, also services nationally, internationally and online networks/forums.
Indigenous.com.au
Government Services For Aboriginal and Torres Strait People
Inspire Foundation
Inspire creates opportunities for young people aged 16-25 to change their world. By “their world”, we mean whatever is real for them. This could be struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, wanting to do something for their local community or simply experiencing new ways to learn and grow.
Islamic Women's Welfare Council of Victoria Inc.
An organisation of Muslim women working for the rights of Muslim women.
All Muslim women living in Victoria are entitled to access all services and programs provided by the Council .
The telephone contact for the service is:
Tel: (61) (03) 9481 3000
K.I.T= Koorie Information & Technologies=Koorie kids won't be wont be left Behind!!!!
K.I.T delivers IT training and refurbishment of donated computers that will
eventually benefit all Koorie`s families in Victoria as well as remote communities within other states.
KIT plans to ensure in the future, every Koorie family will not only have ongoing access but also ownership of a computer.
The Benefits of K.I.T
- to enable Koorie students to reach a higher level of education than they are presently able to
- to enhance the ability of Koories to gain employment requiring computer skills
- to ensure that, ultimately, every Koorie family has ownership of a computer.
- to extend the programme nation wide.-
providing Indigenous students with appropriate workforce skills and competitiveness to make sure that when they exit education and training, they have the skills, knowledge and attributes that will enable them to become productive and employable workers;
- developing and strengthening partnerships between schools, government, institutions of higher learning, local business structures, industry and Indigenous parents and communities; and
- contributing to addressing the long-term education and employment outcomes of Indigenous communities.
Kids Helpline
Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone
and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between five and
18.
Life Signs
This U.K. based website provides information and advice for people who self harm or know someone who does. It is particularly designed to engage with young people.
Lifeline Just Look website
This website offers a database of services associated with a range of mental health and health issues. It also promotes access to Lifeline self help tools.
Linkzone
Linkzone is a portal designed for young people in Tasmania aged 12 to 25. The portal has been designed to enable young people to easily access a range of information about
- sport
- health and wellbeing
- employment
- travel
- money
- housing and accommodation
- environment and social issues
MaleHealth
This U.K. website provides information about a range of health and mental health issues, including depression, stress, self harming, as well as new updates on health related matters.
Manhood Online
This website focuses on 'manhood' and parenting. It also provides a forum for discussion, to record stories and referral to resources and groups.
Men Accessing Community and Health Services (MACHS)
This site emerged from a local community (SA) consultation project and provides information about local activities for men, a planned centre, a newsletter, and linkages to resources and other organisation.
Men and Diabetes Group
An online group for men with diabetes who want to share their experiences and self-care management/knowledge with one another.
Men and Relationships Project
MARP Lifeline (Men and Relationships Project) is a non profit organisation, founded
in an attempt to cater for the diverse needs of men in Toowoomba and surrounding
districts. MARP offers a variety of projects and programs, as well as individual
counselling with appropriately qualified professionals in a supportive and confidential
environment.
Men’s Awareness Network
Sponsored by the Centre for the Advancement of Men's Health, affiliated with the Hepburn Health Service and Centre for Rural and Regional Health Education, this website provides information on men’s health with a rural health perspective, events, and resources.
Men’s Health and Wellbeing
MHWA has branches nationally and which operate at a State level. This website provides information about events, articles and resources on men’s health and wellbeing. A newsletter is produced to which contributions are sought.