Web Directory

» Australasian Cochrane Centre
   Coordinates and disseminates information about the effects of healthcare from clinical trials and intervention practices worldwide. Details of courses and access to the Cochrane Library (free for Australian users). Based at Monash medical centre.
   http://www.cochrane.org.au/

» Australian International Health Institute
   Located at Melbourne University.
   http://www.aihi.unimelb.edu.au/

» Better Health Channel
   Health and medical information for consumers, quality assured by the Victorian government.
   http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/

» Chief Health Officer
   Responsible for statutory functions under the Health and Food Acts and media spokesperson for disease control and health promotion. Contains current and previous health alerts, and bioterrorism information.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/chiefhealthofficer/

» Child Health Record
   Information on the Child Health Record used to record a child's health, development and immunisation for parents and health professionals.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/childhealthrecord/

» Counselling Appraisal Consultants
   Occupational rehabilitation for physical and psychological conditions, and risk management and recruitment-related health services. Locations in Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo.
   http://www.cac.com.au/

» Diabetes Australia Vic
   Consumer body representing people with diabetes in Victoria; includes information on the condition, local groups, and links to health professionals.
   http://www.diabetesvic.org.au/

» Disability Online
   Governments portal to help people with a disability, their families and carers find information and services provided in the state of Victoria. There is a service directory, disability and health information, events calendar, and news.
   http://www.disability.vic.gov.au/

» East Wimmera Health Service
   Provides acute, aged and community-based health services with locations in St. Arnaud, Charlton, Wycheproof, Birchip and Donald.
   http://www.ewhs.org.au/

» Environmental Health
   Health information related to air, water, land, radiation, Legionella, health and safety in the home, emergency management and environmental health practice.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/

» HIV, Hepatitis & STI Education + Resource Centre
   Free statewide community resource centre on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and sexually transmissible infections for all Victorians.
   http://www.hivhepsti.info/

» Health Services Commissioner
   Consumer information, news and contact details.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hsc/

» Health Status of Victorians
   Health and determinants of health of Victorians through population health surveillance and public health system performance evaluation.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/healthstatus/

» Human Research Ethics Committee
   Deals with ethical issues relating to human subject research for projects carried out by the Department of Human Services. Application form, submission dates and committee members.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ethics/

» Irressistible Gluten Free Food Show
   An annual expo featuring a range of foods and goods available to people interested in gluten free, wheat free diets, general good health, for those with coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and other food intolerances.
   http://www.coeliac.com.au

» Kids and Fruit
   A charitable organisation working with communities, sporting bodies and educational groups, to improve the diet and eating habits of children. Program information and kids corner.
   http://www.kidsandfruit.org.au/

» Local Government Planning for Health and Wellbeing
   Provides information to support local governments in positively influencing the health and wellbeing of their communities. Health Act, Environments for Health framework, programs, conferences, urban design, and community health plans.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/localgov/

» MacKillop Family Services
   A major provider of child and family services in Victoria, committed to direct service provision and broader social change.
   http://www.mackillop.org.au/

» Medical Radiation Technologists Board
   Responsible for the registration of all medical imaging, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine technologists within the state. Board members, registration information, application form, and publications.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mrtb/

» Mercy Health and Aged Care Inc
   A not-for-profit community-benefit provider of health care.
   http://www.mercy.com.au/

» Nurse-on-call
   Government operated telephone service offering health information at all hours.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/nurseoncall/

» Physiotherapists Registration Board of Victoria
   Created by the Physiotherapists Registration Act 1998, the board maintains the official state register of Physiotherapists. Includes list of board members and membership information.
   http://www.physioboard.vic.gov.au/

» Safer Systems - Saving Lives
   Government initiative to engage improve patient care and prevent avoidable deaths in hospitals. Interventions, participants and resources.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/sssl/

» Safety Victoria
   Provides information about safety and emergency services provided by the Victorian Government.
   http://www.safety.vic.gov.au/

» South West Alliance of Rural Health (Vic)
   An alliance of healthcare agencies covering 33 physical sites in the south west of Victoria.
   http://www.swarh.com.au

» Vicnet: Health
   A directory Victorian health service websites.
   http://www.vicnet.net.au/health/

» Victorian Drug Services
   Offers information on treatment, counselling and rehabilitation services to assist people with drug problems in fighting their addiction.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/drugs/

» Victorian Infectious Disease Research Laboratory
   Public health service with core responsibilities in virology and mycobacteriology, located in North Melbourne. Includes publications, laboratory listings, technical bulletins and surveillance.
   http://www.vidrl.org.au/

» Victorian Medicines Advisory Committee
   Advises government and leads strategic direction and policy development for the use of medicines. Affiliated groups, clinical issues, projects and publications.
   http://www.health.vic.gov.au/vmac/

» Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service
   State run laboratory and member of the Australian Red Cross offers a range of typing and transplant related services. Find transplant requirements, projects and contact details.
   http://www.vtis.org.au