Oceania

Refugee Council of Australia Refugee Council of Australia- Provides advocacy, support, protection and legal advice to refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, and support to those repatriated to their homela… Papua New Guinea Association of Australia Papua New Guinea Association of Australia- PNGAA's world-wide membership consists of former PNG public servants, missionaries, entrepreneurs and individuals. Australia Tibet Council Australia Tibet Council- Information about the organisation, its membership, news, campaigns and travel. The Smith Family The Smith Family- A national, independent, social enterprise working to unlock opportunities for disadvantaged Australians. Includes ways to help and donate plus information about… World Animal Protection World Animal Protection- Aims to move the world to protect animals. News and information about the organisation's history and policies, campaigns, and animal rescue activities inc… Pet Rescue Pet Rescue- A not-for-profit organisation that finds new homes for abandoned and unwanted pets. The largest online searchable directory in Australia, saving in excess of 27,000 an… Australian Wildlife Protection Council Australian Wildlife Protection Council- A site dedicated to the issues surrounding the Kangaroo Industry and other wildlife in Australia. Animals Australia Animals Australia- The federation of groups deals with most animal welfare and animal rights issues. Animal exploitation comes in many forms and this website offers powerful weapo… RSPCA RSPCA- Federal body representing the eight State and Territory RSPCAs in Australia. Explains their mission, how you can help and provides latest news and campaign information. Humane Society International Inc. Humane Society International Inc.- Aims to protect animals and promote conservation through both Federal and State legislation. Sponsor information, donation details and how you c… Benevolent Society: Post Adoption Resource Centre Benevolent Society: Post Adoption Resource Centre- Information and counselling services offered to those affected by adoption in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territo… Australians Caring for Children Inc (ACC) Australians Caring for Children Inc (ACC)- A non-profit association providing support to adoptive families and aid to orphaned and abandoned children in developing countries. Australian Families for Children Inc. (AFC) Australian Families for Children Inc. (AFC)- A not-for-profit organisation facilitating intercountry adoption. Adoption process, resources and services. Wikipedi: Adoption in Australia Wikipedi: Adoption in Australia- Overview of the policies and services for adoption. Attorney-General's Department: Intercountry Adoption Attorney-General's Department: Intercountry Adoption- Federal government agency primarily responsible for developing and maintaining intercountry adoption arrangements with other … Your Call Whistleblowing Solutions Your Call Whistleblowing Solutions- Offers an independent, secure, impartial and external disclosure management system for people wanting to report companies and organisations or … The Big Issue Australia The Big Issue Australia- Magazine sold on the streets by homeless people - they buy copies for $2, and sell for $4, keeping the difference. Bang The Table Bang The Table- An open forum with a mission to improve the quality of debate and level of community involvement in public life. West Papua Information Kit West Papua Information Kit- Site that supports West Papuan independence from Indonesia. Reclaim the Night Reclaim the Night- Women working together for social and political change, and to uphold women's rights to a life without fear of violence, harassment and sexual assault. Greenpeace Australia Pacific Greenpeace Australia Pacific- Australia/Pacific branch of the prominent conservation organisation. Activist Rights Activist Rights- Promotes positive changes in people's lives and communities. Offers legal advice to activist networks and movements. The Change Agency The Change Agency- Provides training, workshops and research for activists. Free activist manuals and handbooks online. Whistleblowers Australia Whistleblowers Australia- "For those who have exposed corruption or any form of malpractice, especially if they were then hindered or abused, and for those who are thinking of exp… Australian Centre for Independent Journalism Australian Centre for Independent Journalism- Aims to stimulate the production of high quality journalism, and to promote community discussion about the relationship of journalism… Get Up Get Up- A politically motivated movement attempting to enlist like-minded people who want to bring participation back into democracy. Roads Less Travelled Roads Less Travelled- Lists unpopular or neglected issues and seeming lost causes at home and abroad that demand social justice. Australian Entomological Society Australian Entomological Society- To advance and share entomological knowledge in all its aspects, particularly in relation to the Australian fauna. Bob Irwin Wildlife Fund Bob Irwin Wildlife Fund- Details of the Bob Irwin Wildlife Fund, in association with the RSPCA of Australia, campaining for protection of native animals, birds and reptiles. Billabong Sanctuary Billabong Sanctuary- An Australian wildlife park and function centre in Townsville offering photos and details of native birds and animals. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority- The gateway for information on all aspects of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area. OzWildlife Australian Wildlife OzWildlife Australian Wildlife- Photographs and information covering a wide range of Australian wildlife, including mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects and spiders. Australian Fauna Australian Fauna- Information and photos of mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. Features top ten lists, stories, a quiz, facts, and travel information. Technology in Australia 1788-1988 Technology in Australia 1788-1988- Condensed history of Australian technological innovation. Australian Psychological Society Australian Psychological Society- Professional organization for psychologists. Includes details of forthcoming conferences and other events, a searchable membership directory, and… GreenPower GreenPower- A national accreditation program that sets environmental and reporting standards for renewable electricity products offered by energy suppliers to households and busin… Murray-Darling Basin Authority Murray-Darling Basin Authority- Promotes and coordinates planning and management for the sustainable use of the land, water and environmental resources of the Murray-Darling Basin. Australian Bush Heritage Fund Australian Bush Heritage Fund- National, independent, non-profit organisation created to preserve Australia's biodiversity through the creation of reserves on private land. Provid… Labor Environment Activists Network Labor Environment Activists Network- LEAN is a broad based group of ALP members who are committed to protecting and enhancing the environment. Department of Environment and Climate Change Department of Environment and Climate Change- Covers a range of conservation and natural resources science and programs, including native vegetation, biodiversity and environmenta… Recycling Near You Recycling Near You- Provides a database of local recycling centres, searchable by postcode, council area, suburb or product. Part of Planet Ark. Australian Rainforest Foundation Australian Rainforest Foundation- Created to support the country's tropical rain forest through outreach education, research, and restoring natural habitats. Page includes informa… Clean Ocean Foundation Clean Ocean Foundation- Non-profit apolitical organisation campaigning for clean oceans, beaches and inland waters in Australia. CASANZ: Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand CASANZ: Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand- A non-profit organization dedicated to the furtherence and distribution of knowledge relating to air quality issues. Natural Resource Management Natural Resource Management- Information about the integrated implementation of the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) and the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality (NAP). The Green Vehicle Guide The Green Vehicle Guide- Provides ratings on the environmental performance of new vehicles sold in Australia. Shows how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions. Banksia Environmental Foundation Banksia Environmental Foundation- Information about the foundation's history, sponsors, awards and news. Australian Seabird Rescue Australian Seabird Rescue- Information and resources on the conservation and rehabilitation of various seabirds and other marine wildlife such as turtles, whales, and dolphins. Cycle for Old Growth Forests 3 Cycle for Old Growth Forests 3- The 2003 Cycle for Old Growth Forests will be happening over 15 days in December 2003. Aims to raise awareness of old growth logging in the Tarkine… Greenfleet Greenfleet- A not for profit organisation providing a service where vehicle fleet greenhouse gas emissions are offset by planting trees.