WEB SITES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
This section provides an alphabetic listing of web sites where additional information on health topics, and organisations involved in health-related activities can be obtained. The web sites were last viewed in August 2005.
Arthritis Australia <http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/>
- different types of arthritis
- programs and publications
Asthma Australia <http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au>
- links to state and territory branches
- information, resources, support and advice for asthma sufferers and their carers
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) <http://www1.hic.gov.au/general/acircirghome>
- general information for parents about immunisation
- information for parents on the ACIR
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing <http://www.health.gov.au>
- government policies pertaining to health and ageing
- information on some current health issues or health warnings
- communicable diseases intelligence reports
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet <http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/>
- Indigenous health, population and distribution, cultural, social and physical environments
- HealthInfoNet peer reviewed electronic journal
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare <http://www.aihw.gov.au>
- information and statistics on health and welfare issues
- interactive data such as hospital morbidity, cancer registry and other data which can be analysed online
Australian Kidney Foundation <http://www.kidney.org.au>
- information packs, newsletters, guidelines for patients, potential donors, medical practitioners, school students and the general community
- information on scholarships and grants
Australian Red Cross <http://www.redcross.org.au>
- current humanitarian appeals
- first aid tips and courses
The Australasian Cochrane Centre <http://www.cochrane.org.au>
- reviews on various treatments and health programs
Cancer Council Australia <http://www.cancer.org.au>
- fund raising events, cancer prevention, publications and media releases
- volunteering and donating
Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand <http://www.csanz.edu.au>
- information for cardiac specialists and other health professionals
Consumers' Health Forum of Australia <http://www.chf.org.au>
- information on consumer rights
- current and back issues of 'Health update'
- media releases and other information
Diabetes Australia <http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au>
- information on subsidised products, publications, fundraising and awareness raising events and campaigns
- information and facts sheets for people with diabetes, health professionals, and researchers
- also contains information in other languages
HealthInsite <http://www.healthinsite.gov.au>
- up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma
Heart Support - Australia <http://www.heartnet.org.au>
- information for patients and their families
International Agency for Research on Cancer <http://www.iarc.fr>
Mental Health Council of Australia <http://www.mhca.com.au>
- information for the non-government sector
- submissions to various inquiries
National Asthma Council <http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/>
- information on national asthma strategies
- asthma information for health professionals and consumers
- information on donations and volunteering
National Breast Cancer Centre <http://www.nbcc.org.au>
- information on breast cancer, risk factors, early detection, support groups, consumer issues, ovarian cancer program
National Cancer Control Initiative <http://www.ncci.org.au>
- information on current and completed projects
- publications on medical practice, etc.
National Health and Medical Research Council <http://www.nhmrc.gov.au>
- information on councils and committees
- health advice on priority areas
- research reports, publications and evaluations
National Heart Foundation of Australia <http://www.heartfoundation.com.au>
- information for health professionals, schools and the media as well as the general population
- health promotion activities
- research grants and local government awards
- information on gifts and products
National Institute of Clinical Studies <http://www.nicsl.com.au>
- the goals of the National Institute of Clinical Studies
- International Collaborative Evaluation Forum
National Stroke Foundation <http://www.strokefoundation.com.au>
- statistical facts about stroke
Osteoporosis Australia <http://www.osteoporosis.org.au>
- information for health professionals
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia <http://www.flyingdoctor.net>
World Health Organization <http://www.who.int>
- information on current international health issues
- the 'Bulletin of the World Health Organisation'
- other journals and reports can also be downloaded
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