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ABC Health Matters Website
ABC Health Matters provides a vast resource of credible health and wellbeing information that is produced by the ABC and includes the latest TV and radio reports. The site offers the community access to credible and non-commercial online information on a wide selection of health topics. Also check out Multicultural Health Services on the site at http://abc.net.au/health/cguides/migranthealth.htm.
ACT Multicultural Council
The mission of the Council is to provide a source of advocacy and representation for migrants of non-English speaking cultures which is highly relevant to their needs and circumstances.
Action on Disability Within Ethnic Communities (ADEC)
A community based organisation representing the rights and needs of people of non-English speaking background with a disability and their carers.
Adult Multicultural Education Services
Australia's largest provider of specialist, multicultural language and employment services for new Australian residents, their families, international students and the community. Information available in a number of languages.
ASHRAM Directory (Brisbane Only)
The ASHRAM (Agencies Supporting the Housing for Refugees, Asylum seekers and Migrants) directory is a guide to support health and advocacy groups and networks and housing services available to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. It came about as ASHRAM members were aware that refugees, asylum seekers and migrants often struggle to find affordable, safe and suitable housing in Brisbane. The directory can be accessed via the link below, or contact 07 3393 2433.
Auseinet - Australian Early Intervention Network for Mental Health
Auseinet: promotion, prevention and early intervention for mental health. This website provides a clearinghouse for collections of resources and information on mental health including a recovery tool kit.
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing seeks to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through a world-class health system. See Mental Health Branch link on the MMHA links list for specific mental health information.
Australian Government Mental Health Branch - Publications & Resources
Includes State and National reports on activities undertaken as part of the National Mental Health Strategy.
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet
HealthInfoNet includes current detailed information about an increasing range of health issues; a reguarly updated summary of Indigenous health; answers to FAQs, information about current structures polices and programs etc.
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Assoc. (AICAFMHA)
Promoting mental health for young australians.
Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRAP)
Aims to promote, conduct, and support research for the prevention of suicidal behaviours in Australia. The site contains information about young people, families, workshops, conferences, publications, web links and postgraduate programs.
Australian Mental Health Consumer Network
A national representative mental health consumer voice, providing information for mental health consumers and a range of opportunties for consumer participation.
Australian Multicultural Foundation
Established to promote a strong commitment to Australia as one people drawn from many cultures. It operates through consultation with all community organisations, institutions, other foundations, Government and employer and employee bodies.
beyondblue
The National Depression Initiative devoted to increasing awareness and understanding of depression in the community.
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of carers. The web site contains links to state-based Carers organisations.
Centre for Asian Health Research & Evaluation
The Centre for Asian Health Research and Evaluation (CAHRE) has a vision for international collaboration with individual researchers and organisations from Asian countries. A focus on making positive effects to health and wellbeing for Asian New Zealanders and Asian communities.CAHRE's research projects include family violance in Asian communities, Chinese mental health, a training module on Asian culture for health practitioners and the development of a public health school in South East Asia.With support from government, non-government organisation and rpivate sources, CAHRE's future projects will focus on several aspects of Asian mental health, cardiac rehibilitation, cancer treatment and palliative care, complementary ethnic medicine, women, youth and elderly, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Centre for Ethnic Health
A Victorian Government initiative established to assist the health sector meet the needs of Australians of non English speaking background.
Community LIFE
Community Life aims to build community capacity for suicide prevention by providing access to resources and information for all communities.
Council for Multicultural Australia (CMA)
Assists the Government to promote Australia's cultural diversity as a productive and unifying force;acts as an external expert group in relation to the Government's multicultural policy and programs; and facilitates strategic working relationships between government, business leaders and the private sector, and the wider community.
Department for Families and Communities
The Department for Families and Communities takes the lead and works with others to help families, communities and individuals build their resilience to cope with "tough times" because for us Community Matters.
Department of Health and Community Services, Northern Territory Government
The department aims to improve the health status and wellbeing of all people in the Northern Territory. The site contains information about interpreters, publications, research and statistics, and searchable lists of health topics and services.
Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania
The department provides integrated services to the people of Tasmania in the areas of health, housing and community services. The site contains a range of helplines and hotlines, a service and information directory, and allows community members to offer their views to government on policy and legislation.
Department of Health, Government of Western Australia
The department aims to manage a comprehensive range of health and health-related services to all West Australians. The web site contains a health services and topics directory, publications, quick links and what's on.
Department of Human Services, Government of Victoria
The department is committed to ensuring that all Victorians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's physical, mental and social wellbeing. The web site contains health alerts, publications, jobs, health and wellbeing calendar and other information.
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs & Indigenous Affairs
Federal government department. Site contains information on migrating to Australia, settlement, citizenship, and related information and resources, as well as indigenous affairs information.
depressioNet
depressioNet offers a unique interactive framework which provides moderated 24/7 peer-to-peer support. Comprehensive information and resources about depression are also available. depressioNet's Message Board and Chat allow people living with depression to share experiences, give and receive support and encouragement.
Ethnic Disability Advocacy Centre (EDAC)
The West Australian organisation that advocates for and empowers people with a disability from CALD communities. Provides support, information, training, and advocacy services.
Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA)
Represents Australians from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Site contains information on multicultural services, a calendar of events, FECCA policies, submissions, online forums, and access to the FECCA magazine, 'Australian mosaic'.
Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (FASSTT)
A coalition of agencies that respond to the needs of survivors of torture and trauma who have come to Australia from overseas. There is a torture and trauma service in each state and territory of Australia.
Government of South Australia Department of Health
The Department of Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of all South Australians by providing leadership in health reform, policy development and planning. We believe in health for all, with a focus on well being, illness prevention, early intervention and quality care.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Matters which can be investigated by the Commission include discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin, racial vilification, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy, or disability. Human Rights education is one of the core responsibilities of the Commission along with the investigation and attempted resolution of complaints about breaches of human rights and anti-discrimination legislation.
Index to Senate Report
The Senate Report: Senate Select Committee on Mental Health A national approach to mental health – from crisis to community
Kids Help Line
A national telephone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 18 years - it is free, anonymous and confidential.
Lifeline Australia
Throughout Australia there are 42 Lifeline Centres. On top of the 24 hour telephone counselling service 13 11 14 each Centre delivers a range of services based on the local needs.
Mental Health Branch of the Australian Government
Information on the National Mental Health Strategy, The National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy, the National Community Advisory Group on Mental Health and many key publications.
Mental Health Council of Australia
The independent, non-government sector peak body established under the National Mental Health Strategy to represent and promote the interests of the mental health sector and advise on mental health in Australia. The site contains links to many state-based mental health services.
Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (formerly Schizophrenia Fellowship's Council of Australia) was established to carry out the successful work of the state and territory bodies to the national level and to ensure that mental illness and in particular, schizophrenia, receives adequate and appropriate attention in both policy and legislation. Site contains links to each state and territory Schizophrenia Fellowship.
Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria
The Mental Illness Fellowship is Victoria's leading membership-based not-for-profit organisation working with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their well being. Fact sheets are avalaible through the link below or in our resource section.
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA)
Aims to promote, protect and secure the rights and interests of CALD people with a disability and their families and carers in NSW.
National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA)
A national consumer-based peak body for people f