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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) |
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is the peak council of Australian business associations. Its member network has over 350,000 businesses represented through Chambers of Commerce in each State and Territory.
http://www.acci.asn.au |
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Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) |
Central point for information and resources on contemporary youth issues.
http://www.acys.utas.edu.au/ |
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Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) |
An independent national body uniquely placed to monitor emerging priorities and issues and to undertake commissioned research to inform educational policy and practice.
http://www.acer.edu.au/ |
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Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) |
Key organisation representing the community services sector in Australia and an important noticeboard of events and publications.
http://www.acoss.org.au/ |
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Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) |
Peak body for Australia’s union movement. Provides updates on industrial disputes, legislative change, and employment issues.
http://www.actu.asn.au/ |
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Australian Industry Group (AiG) |
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is Australia's leading industry organisation. As a not-for-profit member association they work to represent and assist their member companies including manufacturing, construction, automotive, telecommunications, IT, transport, labour hire and other industries.
http://www.aigroup.asn.au |
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Australian Policy Online |
News and research from Australia's leading policy centres and institutes.
http://www.apo.org.au/ |
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Australian Youth Facts & Stats |
This site provides facts and statistics about Australia's youth - how many there are, what they do and what they're like. The site is for anyone needing quick access to data about young people - an ACYS initiative.
http://www.youthfacts.com.au/ |
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Boys Forward |
Information, advice, workshops and inspiration to assist boys in their development.
http://www.boysforward.com/ |
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Brotherhood of St Laurence |
Working towards an Australia free from poverty, the Brotherhood's website has resources, papers and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.bsl.org.au/ |
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Business Council of Australia (BCA) |
The Business Council of Australia is an association of chief executives of leading Australian corporations. It provides a forum for Australian business leadership to contribute directly to public policy debates in order to build a better and more prosperous Australian society.
http://www.bca.com.au |
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Centre for the Economics of Education and Training (CEET) |
Based at Monash University, VIC, CEET examines the social and economic outcomes of education and training.
http://edu.monash.edu/centres/ceet/index.htm |
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Curriculum Corporation |
Useful source of informative teaching resources covering a wide range of educational topics and issues.
http://www.curriculum.edu.au/ |
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Economic Policy Institute |
American research organisation analysing labour market and economic trends in the world’s most powerful economy.
http://epinet.org/ |
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EdNA Online |
Australia's gateway to resources and services for education and training
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/go/pid/1/ |
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Education Foundation |
A Victorian independent organisation that builds capacity in government by supporting education innovation, involving the community in public education, and helping young people drive change.
http://www.educationfoundation.org.au/ |
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Infoxchange |
Excellent source of information for the not-for-profit sector including comprehensive education news listings. Uses IT to create positive social change and community development.
http://www.communitynews.infoxchange.net.au/ |
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Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) |
Influential British think tank developing new responses to unemployment and the growth of economic and social inequality.
http://www.ippr.org.uk/ |
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Jobs for the Future [US] |
Similar to DSF, this American organisation seeks to accelerate the educational and economic advancement of youth and adults through working in partnership to conduct research, on-the-ground projects and undertake advocacy and communications. Very informative website.
http://www.jff.org/ |
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Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLEN) |
Home of the community building LLEN networks in Victoria that have an interest in post-compulsory education, training and employment.
http://www.llen.vic.gov.au/ |
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Mentoring List |
An excellent list of links from the Mentoring Australia website.
http://dsf.org.au/mentor/links.htm |
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Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota |
Great organisation and website that advocates for the expansion of mentoring and is a resource for mentors and more than 350+ mentoring programs.
http://www.mentoringworks.org/ |
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National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) |
The principal research and evaluation organisation for the vocational education and training sector in Australia. Facilitates communication & information exchange within the community.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/ |
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National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) |
Labour studies research centre based in Flinders University, South Australia. Publications and membership available from the website.
http://www.ssn.flinders.edu.au/nils/ |
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New Horizons for Learning |
A U.S. education clearinghouse. Covers seven key issues: teaching and learning strategies, transforming education, lifelong learning, the neurosciences, special needs, student voices and perspectives on the future.
http://www.newhorizons.org/ |
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) |
Principal site for the latest research, evaluation and assessment on labour market, education and training issues in developed nations.
http://www.oecd.org/home/ |
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ourcommunity.com.au |
Building capacity to strengthen the Australian community. A gateway for practical resources, support and linkages between community networks, business, government and the public.
http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/ |
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Skills One |
The SkillsOne television programs and website provide informative and helpful content for career counsellors, parents and students as well as a unique opportunity for industry groups, corporations, training bodies and individuals to get involved in addressing skills shortages in their industries.
http://www.skillsone.com.au/ |
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Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC) |
A key independent centre, based at the University of New South Wales, who conduct research and foster discussion about social policy.
http://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/ |
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The Foundation for Young Australians |
Major funder of action research for Australia’s young people.
http://www.youngaustralians.org |
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The Smith Family |
The Smith Family works to implement practical and effective programs to help families avoid a cycle of poverty. Great website with information on how to get involved.
http://www.smithfamily.com.au |
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VALA |
Victorian Applied Learning Association. Provides a range of professional support and networking opportunities, including professional development and resource sharing to those involved in the delivery and management of Applied Learning Programs such as VCAL, VET in Schools, SBNA and informal and hands-on-learning programs.
http://www.vala.asn.au |
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VETNETwork |
VETNETwork provides a range of services to teachers and trainers working in the vocational education field.
http://www.vetnetwork.org.au/ |
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Working Community Online Resource |
This a five-phase structured program that enables young people to develop their key competencies and enterprising skills, sense of personal and social responsibility and their understanding of the world of work. Schools, community agencies and employers work in partnership to support young people to engage with their community and take increasing responsibility for their learning.
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/voced/working_community/model/description.htm |
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World Chambers Network |
Electronic meeting place for businesses across the planet listing 3,000 business associations and peak bodies.
http://www.worldchambers.com/ |
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WorldSkills Australia |
The Australian Worldskills Organisation. Information about national, regional and school based skill competitions.
http://www.worldskills.org.au/ |
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WorldSkills International |
International association with 37 member countries. Promotes excellence in vocational training and skill development and competency through international competitions held every 2 years.
http://www.worldskills.org/ |
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Youth Mentoring Network |
A hub for networking, support, direction and expertise in youth mentoring. Provides information about programs, practitioners, training, tools and resources for those interested in youth mentoring. DSF is an active partner with four other organisations.
http://www.youthmentoring.org.au |
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Youth Research Centre (YRC) |
Directories of Australian and international youth research centres, youth researchers, resources, events and relevant e-groups.
http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/yrc/ |