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Australian Health Associations & Organisations

Aged & Community Services SA & NT
Aged & Community Services SA & NT Inc (ACS SA&NT) is the peak industry body representing over 95% of the not-for-profit aged & community sector in South Australia and an increasing number of members within the Northern Territory. ACS SA&NT is truly a representative of a wide range of community, retirement housing and high and low care residential providers.
www.agedcommunity.asn.au

Aged and Community Services Australia
Aged and Community Services Australia (formerly Aged Care Australia) is the national peak body of not for profit church, charitable and community providers of aged and community services.
www.agedcare.org.au

Aged Care Association of Australia
ACAA is the Federal Association providing representation on a national level in Aged Care. The Association exists to promote the interests of Private and also church and charitable run Nursing Homes and Hostels within Australia.
www.agedcareassociation.com.au

Australian Commission for Safety and Quality in Health Care
The Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care was established in January 2000 by Australian Health Ministers to lead national efforts to improve the safety and quality of health care.
www.safetyandquality.org

Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
An independent not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to continually improving the quality of health care in Australia. Also provides national accreditation for hospitals and healthcare organisations.
www.achs.org.au

Australian Health Insurance Association
AHIA represents 30 health funds throughout Australia
www.ahia.org.au

Australian Medical Association
The Australian Medical Association is an independent organisation which represents more than 26,000 doctors, whether salaried or in private practice, whether general practitioners, specialists, teachers and researchers or young doctors.
www.ama.com.au

Australian Private Hospitals Association
Peak national industry association representing the private hospital industry.
www.apha.org.au

Australian Resource Centre for Hospital Innovations (ARCHI)
ARCHI promotes the dissemination of information and resources related to innovative health care delivery both in hospitals and across the community.
www.archi.net.au

Catholic Health Australia
Catholic Health Australia is the national organisation representing more than 680 Catholic health care sponsors, systems, facilities, and related organisations and services.
www.cha.org.au

Consumers Health Forum
Consumers Health Forum is a national peak organisation providing a voice for health consumers. CHF's strategic direction is set by its voting members.
www.chf.org.au

Continence Foundation of Australia
A not-for-profit organisation, the Foundation is the peak body for continence management. It represents the interests of Australians across all age groups with bladder and bowel control problems, their home carers, family, doctors and allied health practitioners. Manager of the National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) for the Australian Government.
www.continence.org.au

National Ageing Research Institute
National research body focussing on ageing.
www.nari.unimelb.edu.au

National Rural Health Alliance
The National Rural Health Alliance is the peak non-government organisation working to improve the health of people throughout rural and remote Australia.
www.ruralhealth.org.au

Nursing Agencies Association of Australia
The Association is active in the areas of award amendments, superannuating requirements, workers compensation requirements, communications, professional standards and professional standing and professional Indemnity of agencies and agency nurses. The Association has adopted a "Code of Conduct Ethics" which is seen to be in the interests of Nursing Agencies and Nursing.
www.naaa.com.au

Quality Improvement Council (QIC)
The Quality Improvement Council (QIC) is a not-for-profit accreditation service working particularly with community health and primary health care services in Australia and New Zealand. Some 450 organisations covering over 25 service types currently participate in the program which includes Standards, a review cycle, three yearly accreditation, and a range of quality improvement resources and supports. QIC also provides a range of consultancy services in evaluation and quality systems.
www.qic.org.au

Rural Doctors Association of Australia
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) is a national body representing the interests of rural medical practitioners right around Australia. Our vision is for excellent medical care for rural and remote communities. We are committed to building and maintaining a workforce of highly skilled and motivated rural medical practitioners.
www.rdaa.com.au

The Health Roundtable Limited
The Health Roundtable Limited is a membership organisation with comprised of executives of major teaching hospitals in Australia and New Zealand who aims are:
. To provide opportunities for health executives to learn how to achieve Best Practice in their organisations;
. To collect, analyse and publish information comparing organisations
and identifying ways to improve operational practices; and
. To promote interstate and international collaboration and networking amongst health organisation executives.
The organisation has been in operation since 1995, collaborating on a wide variety of topics. Together with its Regional Health Improvement Network and Metropolitan Hospitals Roundtables, the Health Roundtable has over 50 hospital members who routinely share operational data and innovations with each other. Our website highlights many of the innovations developed by member hospitals.
www.healthroundtable.org

Women's Hospitals Australasia
Women's Hospitals Australasia is a national organisation advocating for the health care needs of women and neonates in Australia and New Zealand. It represents all major women's hospitals and health units throughout Australia and New Zealand and is a peak advocacy group for women and neonates. The Association is a no for profit organisation.
www.wha.asn.au

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Australian Health Professional Associations

ARCS Australia
ARCS AUSTRALIA is the Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists (ARCS) which was founded in 1984 and has approximately 1800 members who are involved in regulatory affairs, clinical research, health economics, medical devices, diagnostics, and the provision of medical information in the Australian and New Zealand Pharmaceutical and Health Care Industries. ARCS is a "not for profit" company governed by an elected Council.
www.arcs.com.au

Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM)
The ACEM is an incorporated educational institution whose prime objective is the training and examination of specialist emergency physicians for Australia and New Zealand.
www.acem.org.au

Australasian Day Surgery Association
The Australasian Day Surgery Association is one of the leading associations representing Day Surgery in Australia, delivering a range of services of the highest quality to members. Membership is made up of Free Standing Day Surgery Centres and Day Surgery Centres which form part of a Hospital, as well as industry members.
www.adsa.asn.au

Australasian Podiatry Council
The Australian Podiatry Association is the only professional representative organisation and more than 80% of practising podiatrists are members. The national professional body is the Australasian Podiatry Council, with which the State Associations and the New Zealand Society are affiliated.
www.apodc.com.au

Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists ( ANZCA)
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists function is to cultivate and maintain the highest principles and standards in the training, practice and ethics of anaesthesia, intensive care, pain medicine and related sciences and branches of medicine. The College is directly responsible for the examination and qualification of anaesthetists, and the standards of anaesthesia practice in Australia and New Zealand.
www.anzca.edu.au

Australian Association of Social Workers
The AASW is the professional respresentative body of social workers in Australia. It was formed in 1946 at the federal level, although a number of state branches had formed prior to this. It has a code of ethics which contains a set of principles agreed to by all members. These principles guide all social work practice.
www.aasw.asn.au

Australian College of Health Services Executives (ACHSE)
The Australian College of Health Services Executives was established in 1945 and aims to develop and foster excellence in Health Service Management through education and ongoing professional development of existing and potential health service managers.
www.achse.org.au

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
ACRRM is the peak professional association for rural medical education and training in Australia. Our members are committed to providing the highest quality of medical care to patients in regional, rural and remote communities throughout Australia.
www.acrrm.org.au

Australian Divisions of General Practice
Represents and supports Divisions of General Practice across Australia at a national level.
www.adgp.com.au

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) is the professional association representing medical scientists working predominantly in hospital and private medical laboratories in Australia.
www.aims.org.au

Australian Society of Anaesthetists
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists is one of the largest and leading medical associations in Australia, delivering a range of services of the highest quality to members. Membership is made up of specialist anaesthetist physicians, as well as registrar trainees and non-specialist medical practitioner anaesthetists. It seeks to further the best interests of anaesthesia and anaesthetists.
www.asa.org.au

Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)
The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is the national Association of the profession, with branches in each State and Territory. DAA represents approximately 2200 members. Dietitians are employed in a wide variety of work areas including clinical dietetics, community nutrition, education, private sector, government, research and industry.
www.daa.asn.au

Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA)
The Health Information Management Association of Australia is the peak national professional association representing health information managers.
We strive for the highest quality management of health information services, which we believe make a valuable contribution to the effectiveness of health care delivery in Australia.
www.himaa.org.au

OT AUSTRALIA Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
OT AUSTRALIA promotes the science and art of Occupational Therapy, its development, use and quality practice in Australia, and its on-going value to consumers and society.
www.ausot.com.au

Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
A Fellowship of medical specialists who are committed to providing the highest quality of care in internal medicine and paediatrics and their sub-specialties for the people of Australia and New Zealand.
www.racp.edu.au

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is an internationally recognised organisation for 5400 surgeons who are based mainly in Australia and New Zealand.

The RACS is also responsible for maintaining surgical standards in Australia and New Zealand through its Department of Continuing Professional Development and Recertification.
www.racs.edu.au

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Promotes high standards of care in general practice through education, training and research for the benefit of members of the community.
www.racgp.org.au

Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA)
Royal College of Nursing, Australia is a leading professional organisation representing nurses from all practice areas throughout Australia.
www.rcna.org.au

Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA)
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is the professional body which represents over 1,500 pharmacists and
pharmacy technicians practising in hospitals and similar institutions throughout Australia.
www.shpa.org.au

South Australian Postgraduate Medical Education Association (SAPMEA)
A South Australian membership based Association which provides medical educational opportunities for professionals.
www.sapmea.asn.au

Speech Pathology Australia
Australia's only professional association working on behalf of speech pathologists. Details of Association portfolios, publications and programs, including upcoming continuing professional development events are available on the website.
www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

The Australian Psychological Society (APS)
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia, representing around 13,000 members. The APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession.
www.psychsociety.com.au

The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)fosters excellence in Australian health and medical research, and to promote community understanding and support for health and medical research in Australia
www.asmr.org.au

The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA)
The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators was founded with the aim of promoting and advancing the study of health services management by medical practitioners.
www.racma.org.au

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to the establishment of a high standard of practice in obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health.
www.ranzcog.edu.au

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the principal Australasian body representing the medical specialty of psychiatry
www.ranzcp.org

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) aims to promote, encourage, and provide for the advancement of the study of the sciences known as Diagnostic Radiology, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, and Radiation Oncology.
www.ranzcr.edu.au

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia is a professional body which has as its principal objective the promotion of the study of the science of Pathology as it relates to medicine
www.rcpa.edu.au

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Australian Public Hospital Services - VIC

The Alfred
The Alfred has a staff of 3500 and treats more than one quarter of a million patients annually. It provides the most comprehensive range of specialist medical and surgical services in Victoria and accommodates six directorates comprising 42 clinical units, offering every form of medical treatment with the exception of obstetrics and paediatrics.
www.alfred.org.au

Western District Health Service
Western District Health Service (WDHS) was established on July 1, 1998, with the amalgamation of Hamilton Base Hospital and Penshurst and District War Memorial Hospital (now Penshurst and District Health Service). WDHS also incorporates Frances Hewett Community Centre, Grange Residential Care Service and YouthBiz.
www.wdhs.net

Western Health
Formed in July 2000, Western Health cares for its community through the combined resources of leading hospitals including Sunshine Hospital, The Williamstown Hospital and Western Hospital. It also manages two specialised health programs - an Aged Care and Rehabilitation Program and a Drug and Alcohol Program.
www.wh.org.au

Women's and Children's Health
The Royal Women's Hospital is a 215 bed obstetric, gynaecological and neonatal paediatric hospital located in Melbourne, Australia. It is the largest Australian hospital specialising in women's and infants' health and is a major teaching hospital, educating Australia's doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
The Royal Children's Hospital is a 310 bed paediatric hospital affiliated with the University of Melbourne. It is situated two kilometers from the centre of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria and provides tertiary referral services for sick infants, children and adolescents throughout the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania. The hospital also provides specialised paediatric care for a number of patients from overseas, particularly south-east Asia, Nauru and Fiji.
www.rch.unimelb.edu.au

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Australian Public Hospital Services - WA

Armadale Health Service
Armadale Health Service incorporates the new Armadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital, Mental Health Services, Aged Care and Rehabilitation Services and Community Health Services on the Armadale site and surrounding areas
www.ahs.health.wa.gov.au

Fremantle Hospital and Health Service
Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FH&HS) is one of three tertiary general teaching hospitals in Western Australia and the only one in the South Metropolitan Health Service. Services administered from FHHS include: Woodside Maternity Hospital (East Fremantle), the Rottnest Island Nursing Post, a regional mental health service, Southwell Child Development Centre, and a broad range of community nursing services provided by clinics in Hilton and Coolbellup, and in primary and secondary schools throughout the region.
www.fhhs.health.wa.gov.au

Geraldton Health Service
Services provided by the Geraldton Health Service are Mental Health, Community Health Services, Public Health Unit and the Community Drug Service Team.
www.geraldton.health.wa.gov.au

Royal Perth Hospital
The 855-bed Hospital is located on two separate sites, in Wellington Street in the City of Perth and at Shenton Park. The Hospital provides comprehensive services to the population of the inner city area and specialised services for all adult Western Australians.
www.rph.wa.gov.au

Royal Perth Hospital Job Vacancies
Royal Perth Hospital and the Bentley, Swan and Kalamunda Health Services comprise the East Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia. Positions in a wide spectrum of occupations, offering candidates a challenging and rewarding career where you can "make a difference" are available on the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) Web Site on Employment Opportunities.
www.jobsinhealth.emhs.wa.gov.au

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Corporate

Aushealth International
Aus Health International was established by the New South Wales government. It facilitates export and other commercial opportunities in the health arena.
www.ahi.com.au

Blake Dawson Waldron
Blake Dawson Waldron is one of Australia's leading international law firms, with more than 180 partners and 1,600 staff. They advise on all aspects of commercial activity and government operations.
www.bdw.com.au

Corhealth
Portal site for a range of health systems information.
www.corhealth.com

Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is one of Australia's leading legal advisers to corporate, commercial and government clients.
www.corrs.com.au

Medmatrix
Medical equipment sales and service marketplace.
www.medmatrix.com

Phillips Fox
Phillips Fox is recognised as one of the leading health sector law firms in Australasia.
www.phillipsfox.com

PriceWaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides a range of business advisory services to global, national and local companies and public entities.
www.pwcglobal.com/au/eng/main/home/index.html

The Dealmakers Forum
Irving Levin Associates, Inc. is a privately held corporation publishes research reports, newsletters and maintains databases on the health care and senior housing industry in the United States.
www.levinassociates.com/

Walter Wieners
Walter Wieners serves as an international healthcare management consultant with specialty expertise in e-health business strategy, business planning and portal development.
www.w-three.com

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E - Health

CHIK Services
CHIK Services (CHIK) Pty Ltd is an independent, not-for-profit company established to provide global communication services bridging the health and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sectors. Its key drivers are sustainable, affordable health care delivery; the application of appropriate technology; and regional development.
www.chik.com.au

Health Communication Network
HCN is an Australian based e-health company with offices in Australia, the United Kingdom & New Zealand and customers in some 12 countries.
www.hcn.com.au

Health Insurance Commission (HIC)
The HIC is Australia's primary health information management and payment agency, and administers many major health programs and schemes.
www.hic.gov.au

IBA
IBA was established in Australia in 1982. Its aim is to improve health and the efficiency of health care institutions and systems through the use of information technology.
www.iba.com.au

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Government & Regulatory Agencies

AusAID
AusAID, the Australian Agency for International Development, is responsible for the management of the official Australian Government overseas aid program.
www.ausaid.gov.au

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is Australia's official statistical organisation.
www.abs.gov.au

Australian Comptetition and Consumers Commission (ACCC)
An independent statutory authority, the ACCC administers the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the Prices Surveillance Act 1983.
www.accc.gov.au

Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW)
Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
www.aihw.gov.au

Australian Nursing Council Inc. (ANCI)
The Australian Nursing Council Inc. is a peak national nursing body concerned with national standards and processes for the regulation of nursing within Australia.
www.anci.org.au

Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office is a statutory authority responsible for the administration of Australia's taxation system.
www.ato.gov.au

Federal Privacy Commissioner
The Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner is an independent Office. Its purpose is to promote an Australian culture that respects privacy.
www.privacy.gov.au

Health Inequalities Research Collaboration
The Health Inequalities Research Collaboration (HIRC) contributes to the Federal Government's broader commitment to building a strong evidence base for the development and implementation of effective health policies, including those aimed at reducing health inequalities.
www.hirc.health.gov.au

Health Insurance Commission (HIC)
The HIC is Australia's primary health information management and payment agency, and administers many major health programs and schemes.
www.hic.gov.au

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is a national independent statutory government body, established in 1986 by an Act of the federal Parliament.
www.humanrights.gov.au

National Competition Council
The Council is a policy advisory body and provides national oversight of National Competition Policy. As a statutory body, the Council is independent of the executive (political) arm of any government.
www.ncc.gov.au

Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC)
The Private Health Insurance Administration Council regulates the private health insurance industry.
www.phiac.gov.au

Productivity Commission
Productivity Commission, the Australian Government's principal review and advisory body on microeconomic policy and regulation.
www.pc.gov.au

Self Regulation
Resources and information on self regulation of a range of industry issues.
www.selfregulation.gov.au/default.asp

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Government Health Agencies

ACT Department of Health Housing and Community Services
Australian Capital Territory Government Health Agency
www.health.act.gov.au

Aged & Community Care Division
Part of Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing.
www.health.gov.au/acc/index.htm

Co-ordinated Care Trials
Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing Care's Co-ordinated Care Trial Site.
www.health.gov.au/hsdd/primcare/acoorcar/acoorcar.htm

Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing
Australia's National Government Health Agency.
www.health.gov.au

Federal Government's Private Health Site
Site for information about the range of Government private health initiatives.
www.health.gov.au/privatehealth

Health Department of Western Australia
Western Australian Government Health Agency
www.health.wa.gov.au/index.html

New South Wales Department of Health
New South Wales Government Health Agency
www.health.nsw.gov.au

Northern Territory Health
Northern Territory Government Health Agency
www.nt.gov.au/health/

Office of Rural Health
Commonwealth Office of Rural Health, part of Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care.
www.ruralhealth.gov.au

Queensland Health Department
Queensland Government Health Agency
www.health.qld.gov.au

South Australian Department of Human Services
South Australian Government Health Agency
www.dhs.sa.gov.au

Tasmanian Department of Health & Human Services
Tasmanian Government Health Agency
www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/index.html

Victorian Department of Human Services
Victorian Government Health Agency
www.dhs.vic.gov.au

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Health Sites

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is a truly innovative method – even by international standards – of making comprehensive, up-to-date information accessible to people interested in the health of Indigenous Australians.
www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

Health Finder
A guide to reliable health information form the US Department of Human Services.
www.healthfinder.gov

HealthInsite
A Commonwealth Government of Australia initiative. It aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health.
www.healthinsite.gov.au

Healthweb
An interface which will provide organized access to evaluated non-commercial, health-related, Internet-accessible resources.
www.healthweb.org

MD Choice
Portal site paccess to the best online, physician-reviewed health information.
www.mdchoice.com

Mederrors
Site devoted to providing information on medication errors and adverse drug events in hospitals.
www.mederrors.com

National Prescribing Service
NPS is a non-profit organisation independent of government and the pharmaceutical industry. Their goal is to improve the health of Australians through quality prescribing of medicines.
www.nps.org.au

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Industrial Bodies

Australian Nursing Federation
The ANF is the national union for nurses and the largest professional nursing organisation in Australia. The ANF's core business is the industrial and professional representation of nurses and nursing.
www.anf.org.au

Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation
The Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation is the Australian trade union representing salaried doctors.
www.asmof.org.au

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International Health Consulting

VHA Global
VHA Global is an international health care consulting alliance specialising in healthcare planning & consulting, commissioning management, medical equipping and operational management.
VHA Global mission is to apply and adapt public health sector expertise and technology into the international health care arena and assist with solutions in the design, delivery and evaluation of health services.
www.vha.org.au

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International Health Organisations

Amercan Hospitals Association (AHA)
AHA is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, and health care networks.
www.aha.org

American Association of Health Plans
The American Association of Health Plans is the national trade association representing more than 1,000 health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, point-of-service plans, and other similar health plans in the USA.
www.aahp.org

Australian International Health Institute (AIHI)
The Australian International Health Institute is an Australian-based company of the University of Melbourne developing new answers for new challenges associated with global health sector reform.
www.aihi.unimelb.edu.au

ECRI
ECRI is an independent nonprofit health services research agency. ECRI's focus is healthcare technology, healthcare risk and quality management, and healthcare environmental management.
www.ecri.org

Glucosamine and Arthritis Center
The Glucosamine and Arthritis Center provides timely information on joint pain and arthritis.
www.glucosamine-arthritis.org

Health Affairs Journal
Health Affairs is a leading international journal on health policy and health services research.
www.healthaffairs.org

Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
Health Care Financing Administration, the federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
www.hcfa.gov

Health Information for Development
Documenting and developing the capacity of health information resource centres throughout the world.
www.iwsp.org

Health Service Journal (UK)
The Health Service Journal is published each week. Its readership includes healthcare managers - who run the NHS's health authorities, hospitals and community and primary care services.
www.hsj.co.uk

International Federation of Health Plans (FHP)
The International Federation of Health Plans is a worldwide association of companies engaged in health insurance.
www.ifhp.com/

International Hospital Federation (IHF)
IHF is an association supported by members from some 100 countries. IHF is officially recognised by the World Health Organisation as a significant non-governmental organisation in the health care field.
www.ihf-fih.org

International WHO Network of Health Promoting Hospitals
The International WHO Network of Health Promoting Hospitals supports hospitals to become a more health promoting setting.
www.univie.ac.at/hph

King's Fund
The King´s Fund is an independent health care charity working to improve the health of Londoners by making change happen in health and social care. The Fund carries out research and development work to bring about better health policies and services.
www.kingsfund.org.uk

National Electronic library for Health
The site is part of the UK National Health Service. It offers a range of links useful to those in health management and a searchable database of over 600 evaluated resources.
www.nelh.nhs.uk/management

New Zealand Ministry of Health
Site of the national health authority for New Zealand.
www.moh.govt.nz

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Information on Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma symptoms and treatment, plus advice and support.
www.lymphoma-net.org

Nuffield Institute for Health
Nuffield Institute for Health is a multidisciplinary health and social care management centre offering a wide range of courses, research and consultancy activities.
www.leeds.ac.uk/nuffield

Ontario Healthcare Assocation
An organization of health care providers dedicated to the continuing improvement of health services in Ontario, through leadership, advocacy, education, communications, service, and research.
www.oha.com/oha/ohawm.nsf

The Commonwealth Fund
The Commonwealth Fund is a private nonpartisan foundation that supports independent research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy.
www.cmwf.org

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
A non-profit organization working to accelerate improvement in health care systems.
www.ihi.org

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
NICE is part of the National Health Service (NHS), and provides patients, health professionals and the public with authoritative, robust and reliable guidance on current "best practice".
www.nice.org.uk

The Project HOPE Center for Health Affairs
The Project HOPE Center for Health Affairs (CHA), founded in 1981, is a nonprofit health policy research organization that provides objective research and policy analysis on both United States and foreign health systems.
www.projhope.org/CHA

UK Sunday Times Good Hospital Guide
An anlaysis of the quality and performance of UK Hospitals published by the UK Sunday Times.
www.sunday-times.co.uk/hospitalguide

World Bank
The World Bank is the world's largest source of development assistance, providing nearly $16 billion in loans annually to its client countries.
www.worldbank.org

World Health Organisation
The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. In support of its main objective, the Organization has a wide range of functions.
www.who.int

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Other

Australian Consumers Association
A not-for-profit organisation that publishes consumer information.
www.choice.com.au

Smokenders
Smokenders is the oldest, largest and most successful programme of its kind in the world. Over a million people of all nationalities and all walks of life are happy non-smokers today, thanks to this unique, innovative programme.
www.smokenders.com.au

The Megasite Project
A Metasite Comparing Health Information Megasites & Search Engines.
www.lib.umich.edu/megasite

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Private Health Funds

Australian Country Health
Australian Country Health started in 1992 and continues to cater to the health needs of country members. As well as a wide range of hospital and ancillary products, we offer members our hospital support and disease management programs at no extra cost.
www.countryhealth.com.au

Australian Health Management
Australian Health Management was established in 1995 and offers a range of hospital and ancillary products to suit your lifestyle and budget. We also offer hospital support and disease management programs at no extra cost.
www.ahmhealth.com.au

Australian Unity Health Limited
Australian Unity is an integrated financial services group that has been caring for the financial and health care needs of Australians for over 150 years.
www.australianunity.com.au

AXA Health
AXA Australia Health Insurance is one of Australia's largest and most innovative health funds, with almost one million members.
www.axa.com.au/health

Federation Health
Federation Health has been providing quality health care for Australians since 1920.
Federation Health covers over 20,000 people Australia wide, our philosophy is based on providing members with benefits not only when you are ill but also when you take up healthy lifestyle activities, which in turn reduces the risk of serious illness.
www.fedhealth.com.au

GMF Health
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www.gmfhealth.com.au

GMHBA Ltd
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www.gmhba.com.au

Government Employees Health Fund
First established as the Local Government Employees Medical and Hospital Club in 1971, Government Employees Health Fund is now open to everyone and is one of the largest health funds in Australia.
www.gehf.com.au

Grand United Health Fund Pty Ltd
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www.grandunited.com.au

HBA
HBA, one of Victoria's leading health funds and looks after the needs of more than 500,000 Victorians. As Australia's third largest health fund, we insure close to 950,000 people nation-wide and have provided health insurance for over 66 years.
www.hba.com.au

HBF Health Funds
HBF is a not-for-profit membership organisation with nearly 900,000 members. It is our aim to serve and care for all our members and their long-term personal well being.
www.hbf.com.au

HCF Health Insurance
HCF provides private health insurance cover for hospital treatment, as well as a wide range of ancillary health and related services including dental, eyecare and ambulance transport services.
www.hcf.com.au

Health Insurance Fund of WA
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www.hif.com.au

Health-Partners
Health-Partners (formerly HBF) has grown steadily since it was established in 1937. when Medicare commenced in 1984, so began a new era in health insurance. We seized this opportunity and created new and innovative products and services for our members.
www.healthpartners.com.au

HealthSource Australia
HealthSource Australia provides the Health Insurance industry with
complete processing and technology solutions for back-office functions,
to enable full focus on core business. As a Business Process Outsource
(BPO) provider for the health insurance industry, we focus on:
* Efficient claims processing
* Front line sales and service (membership and call centre)
* Management Reporting
* Latest technology solutions
* Strong teamwork and staff morale
www.healthsource.com.au

Illawarra Health Fund
Illawarra Health Fund is a local fund, for local people. As well as our competitive range of hospital and ancillary products, we provide support to members through free programs for asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and arthritis.
www.ihf.com.au

IOR Australia
IOR Health Benefits is the registered Health Fund of IOR Australia Pty Ltd, a non-profit company. IOR Health Fund was formed by amalgamating the individual Health Benefits operated in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia by the Independent Order of Rechabites Friendly Society, into a national fund.
The funds operated by the Societies were among the first to be registered under the National Health Act more than forty years ago.
www.ior.org.au

Latrobe Health Services
Servicing the individual needs of its members since 1951, Latrobe Health Services is a trusted and reliable not-for-profit health insurance organisation where your health means more. Latrobe specialises in providing flexible, convenient, and affordable health cover choices for more than 40,000 people across Victoria and developing a sense of community and belonging for its members delivered through a personal level of care and attention that is highly regarded.
www.latrobehealth.com.au

Manchester Unity Australia
Manchester Unity provides a wide range of services including health insurance, financial services and retirement services to more than 100,000 members Australia wide.
www.manchesterunity.com.au

Medibank Private
Medibank Private is Australia’s largest and only genuinely national private health insurer, with significant membership in every state and territory, totalling nearly three million members.
We are a not-for-profit private health insurer, and a national market leader, with in excess of 30 per cent of the private health insurance market.
www.medibank.com.au

Medical Benefits Fund of Australia
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www.mbf.com.au

Mutual Community
Mutual Community has provided progressive, customer focused health insurance for over 66 years and intends to continue this innovative approach to health insurance issues.
www.mutualcommunity.com.au

Mutual Health
Mutual Health (formerly Mercantile Mutual) has been offering health insurance to its members since 1999. The fund offers a unique choice of hospital and ancillary products with wide ranging cover, in addition to hospital support and disease management programs provided at no extra cost.
www.mutualhealth.com.au

Navy Health
Navy Health provides for the wider Navy Family. It is a not for profit health fund and is registered as a restricted membership fund. Navy Health covers in excess of 30,000 persons within the wider defence family.
These include: Families of serving members of the ADF, RAN, RAAF, and Army, ADF Reservists, Department of Defence (DOD) Personnel, Retired AFF Personnel, Contractors and suppliers to the ADF and the DOD.
www.navyhealth.com.au

NIB Health Funds
NIB has been a registered health fund since 1952, covering over 500,000 Australians.
www.nib.com.au

NRMA Health Pty Limited
NRMA Health Pty Limited is a related company of NRMA Insurance Limited, Australia's leading home and motor insurer with more than 1.9 million customers.
www.nrma.com.au/health

Queensland Country Health Ltd
On the 1 January 1999 Queensland Country Credit Union were asked to take over the Management Rights of the MIM Employees Health Society and since that date they have traded as Queensland Country Health Ltd.
Today Queensland Country Health operates as an open Health Benefits Fund. Member Benefits and services have been increased while continuing a commitment to providing a low cost - high benefit health insurance service.
www.qccu.com.au

St Lukes Health Insurance
St.LukesHealth has been providing private health insurance to Australians since 1952. Although established in Tasmania, St.LukesHealth has extended its membership base across all States of Australia.
www.stlukes.com.au

Teachers' Union Health
Teachers' Union Health (TUH) has been meeting the needs of teachers and their families since 1972 through the provision of private health insurance.
www.tuh.com.au

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Tertiary Education, Training & Colleges

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
CPI is a worldwide training organization which trains professionals to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behaviour. More than 4.5 million professionals in 139 cities worldwide have participated in CPI's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (registered TM) training programs. Training options include scheduled programs, customized training, videotapes and books.
www.crisisprevention.com

Health Management Education Program, La Trobe University
Postgraduates courses preparing future leaders in health care management, accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Executives.
www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/courses/hsm/program_page.htm

School of Health Services Management (SHSM), UNSW
Australia's first academic department teaching and researching in the areas of hospital, community and public health management and administration.
www.med.unsw.edu.au/shsm

The Centre for Health Program Evaluation (CHPE)
A research and teaching organisation which undertakes academic and applied research into health programs, health systems and current policy issues.
chpe.buseco.monash.edu.au/

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