Lukol Directory: Regional: Oceania: Australia: Society and Culture: Organisations

Australia Turkish National Unity Council
Exposes the plight of Northern Cyprus. Includes articles from newspapers and resolutions of Turkish Cypriots in the country.
http://www.geocities.com/ulusal_halk_harek...

MAPW Australia
The Australian affiliate of International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) Nobel Peace prize recipient 1985.
http://www.mapw.org.au/

Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Information on the foundation, and also on the Australian Rural Leadership Program and Australian Rural Leadership Network.
http://www.rural-leaders.com.au

Austcare
Specialist refugee agency, mobilising support for refugees and displaced people.
http://www.austcare.org.au/

Hand Tool Preservation Association
Membership information plus details of the collections.
http://www.htpaa.org.au/

Australia Tibet Council
Information about the organisation, its membership, news, campaigns and travel.
http://www.atc.org.au/

Women's Electoral Lobby
National independent political organisation dedicated to creating a society where women's participation and potential are unrestricted, acknowledged and respected and where women and men share equally in society's responsibilities and rewards.
http://www.wel.org.au/index.htm

Australian League of Rights
Christian Conservative political organisation, warning about threats to rights and freedom irrespective of the label.
http://www.alor.org/

Anglicare Australia
National network of care and social justice agencies of the Anglican church. Provides assistance to needy families, youth and children, the aged, unemployed and homeless.
http://www.anglicare.asn.au

Australian Skeptics
A group that investigates the paranormal and pseudo-science from a responsible scientific viewpoint
http://www.skeptics.com.au/

Life Activities
Provides training to people with a disability who want to live independently and for those professionals and carers working with them.
http://www.lifeactivities.org.au

Refugees Australia - National Directory
A group providing information on refugee support groups based in Australia. Has sections with quick facts, taking action and contact information for Australian refugee groups listed.
http://www.refugeesaustralia.org

The Whitlam Institute
Commemorates the life and work of E.G. Whitlam and pursues the causes he championed including giving a voice and resources to the people of Western Sydney.
http://www.whitlam.org

GoVolunteer
Aimed at potential volunteers and not-for-profit organisations looking to attract new volunteers.
http://www.govolunteer.com.au/

Australia China Friendship Society
Voluntary organisation promoting relations with China. Organisation information, news, tours, photos, and branch links.
http://acfs.com.au/

Major Australian Charities
(Also has fundraising information)
http://www.auscharity.org/

Finding HMAS Sydney
A non-profit organisation formed to find the Royal Australian Navy battle cruiser HMAS Sydney that was sunk by the German raider HSK Kormoran in WW2.
http://www.findingsydney.com/

The Foundation for Young Australians
Non-profit organisation committed to assisting young Australians aged up to 30 years to reach their full potential. The Foundation has a number of annual scholarship and grants programs for young people.
http://www.youngaustralians.org

Fire Code Reform Centre
A not for profit organisation dedicated to the reform of substandard fire related building codes within Australia.
http://www.abcb.gov.au/index.cfm?fuseactio...

Australia America Association
Organisation dedicated to strengthening the relationship between Australia and the US. Includes background information, events, Australian culture, tourism tips, and news.
http://www.australiausa.org/

United Nations Association of Australia
The UNAA offers the opportunity to be involved in the wide range of issues that confront the United Nations and Australia, from human rights to peacekeeping and from greenhouse gases to clean water.
http://www.unaa.org.au/

Monash Association of Debaters
Debating club based at Monash University, debating at the social, intervarsity, and world levels. Information on the club, its history, events, and publications included.
http://www.monashdebaters.com/

Community Aid Abroad Oxfam Australia
Information about the organisation and their work, how to get involved, current campaigns, news, and ethical business practices.
http://www.caa.org.au/

Parents Without Partners
Provides single parents and their children with an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. Aims and objectives, eligibility, plus contact information included.
http://pwp.freeyellow.com/

Churchill Trust
An Australian Trust established in 1965, with the principal object to perpetuate and honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by the award of travelling fellowships.
http://www.churchilltrust.com.au/

Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia
Provides history of charity, publications, news, houses, rooms, programs, projects, sponsorships, and contact information.
http://www.rmhc.org.au/

Ausflag
An organisation seeking to secure popular support for a new Australian flag. This site provides detailed information about Australian flags of the past and present and designs for a new flag.
http://www.ausflag.com.au/

The Smith Family
A national, independent, social enterprise working to unlock opportunities for disadvantaged Australians. Includes ways to help and donate plus information about work done by the organisation.
http://www.smithfamily.com.au/

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 homelands.
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/

Father of the Year
The Australian Father of the Year is awarded each year to promote the importance of fathers to the well-being of children. Event details and contact information.
http://fatheroftheyear.com.au

Legacy Australia
Includes a history of this organisation which cares for the widows and dependants of deceased servicemen, links to state sites, and contact information for many local clubs.
http://www.legacy.com.au/

Foxtrot Papa
A volunteer group taking disabled people for a four-wheel-drive tour into outback Australia.
http://www.foxtrotpapa.org/

National Trust of Australia
A community-based, non-government organisation, committed to conserving Australia's heritage. Includes links to State branches, properties and collections, publications, joining, policies, volunteers, news and contact information.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/

Inspire Foundation
An Internet-based foundation that inspires young people to help themselves, get involved and get online.
http://www.inspire.org.au/

TallPeople Australia
A social group which aims to provide a point of contact and to provide information about useful resources for tall people.
http://www.tallpeopleaustralia.org

Lions International
District 201 information setting out details and advantage of membership, activities and goals.
http://www.lionsclubs.org.au/

The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)
Coordinating body for non government overseas aid and international development organisations in Australia.
http://www.acfid.asn.au/

Philanthropy Australia
National association which represents Australia's leading grantmaking private, family and corporate trusts and foundations
http://www.philanthropy.org.au/

The Australiana Society
A national association of collectors, dealers and researchers of Australian arts and heritage.
http://www.australiana.org

Rostrum Australia
Helps develop skills in public speaking and chairmanship of meetings in a supportive club environment.
http://www.rostrum.asn.au/

Jesuit Refugee Service
An organisation offering a pastoral service to refugees and the communities who host them through programs of pastoral care, education for children and adults, social services and counselling and health care.
http://www.jrs.org.au/

Make a Wish Foundation of Australia
Grants seriously ill children their most cherished wish. Features supporters, volunteers, events, shops, and national wish day.
http://www.makeawish.org.au/

Brotherhood of St Laurence
Information on welfare organization dealing with poverty. Its role and services.
http://www.bsl.org.au

SOS Children's Villages Australia
The Australian SOS Children's Village is part of the worldwide SOS Children's Village global network. Our model is predicated on the principle that no child can be a happy child without a mother.
http://www.sos-australia.com.au

Edmund Rice Camps
Under the auspices of the Christian Brothers, this organization provides holiday camps, picnics and outdoor recreation activities in all states of Australia and New Zealand for undeprivileged children.
http://www.edmundricecamps.com

Organic Federation of Australia
Organic industry information resource for organic food, organic farming and chemical-free food.
http://www.ofa.org.au

Victims of Crime
Practical information, support and referral for victims of crime in Australia. Subjects covered include safety, rights, counselling, legal redress and compensation.
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/voc

CARE Australia
Information on foreign aid organisation providing international humanitarian assistance.
http://www.careaustralia.org.au/

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Australian branch of an international medical relief organization that aids victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and other disasters. Includes information about its activities, advocacy, and opportunities to support its programmes.
http://www.msf.org.au/

Papua New Guinea Association of Australia
PNGAA's world-wide membership consists of former PNG public servants, missionaries, entrepreneurs and individuals.
http://www.pngaa.net/

The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
The community support arm of Queensland's major paediatric tertiary Hospital. The foundation supports the hospital through state-wide fundraising, donations, bequests and major appeals and funds research, professional development and specialist equipment.
http://www.workingwonders.com.au/

Sub Topics:
Australian Capital Territory
South Australia
Health
New South Wales
Tasmania
Victoria
Gardens
Guides Australia
Christian
Queensland
Film Societies
Politics
Genealogy
History
Scouts Australia
Western Australia
Vegan
Vegetarian
Australian Air League
Local Currency Systems
Animal Welfare
Public Service
Trade Unions


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