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Links

Need a lawyer? Got some research to conduct? Want a new website design? Then this is the ultimate y-biz contact book! We've got a stack of links listed below to help you get connected!

  • Australian Youth Sites
  • Awards
  • Business Travel
  • Consumer Complaints
  • Education / Skills
  • Funding / Resources
  • General
  • General Youth Sites
  • Global Issues
  • Global Opportunities
  • Government
  • Import / Export
  • Insurance & Super
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • Networking / Groups
  • Research
  • Volunteering
  • Web / Graphic Design
  • Women
  • Writing Help
  • Youth Biz Sites

Australian Youth Sites


NATIONAL

  • www.projectaustralia.org.au/
    Project Australia is a nationwide network connecting people with an interest in creating a brighter future to relevant ideas, people and projects in their communities
  • http://kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/resources/publications/specialreports.cfm
    Babysitting is the most common job undertaken by 12-15 year olds in NSW. Check out this resource with a guide for babysitters, parents and a checklist of the info you need to know
  • http://www.younggogetter.com/about/
    YGG began as a small forum back in August of 2005. It was originally created as an alternative to the other entrepreneur forums available at that time
  • http://www.projectrockit.com.au/
    An organization that runs workshops for young people on personal leadership, focusing on school issues such as bullying and teamwork.
  • www.ncylc.org.au/croc/home2.html
    Australia's implementation on the Convention of the Rights of the Child (CROC)
  • www.youthgas.com
    The premier youth services web site with an amazing email update list to boot!
  • www.actnow.com.au/
  • Act Now addresses relevant issues such as the environment, culture and human rights, to name only a few!
  • www.pathwaysfoundation.com.au/
    The Pathways Foundation is a national Not for Profit Harm Prevention Charity. Their aim is to assist in the transition from boy to young man - a critical period in the life of any teenage boy and to promote strong father and son relationships.
  • www.youthclimatecoalition.org/
    Australian Youth Climate Coalition - "Building a generation-wide movement to stop dangerous climate change."
  • www.asen.org.au/
    The Australian Student Environment Network.
  • www.ncylc.org.au/
    National Children's and Youth Law Centre - "a community legal centre dedicated to addressing human right issues for children and young people through legal change."
  • www.crocfestival.org.au/
    The Croc Festival has been run for the past ten years, and it's main aim is to promote a healthy future for young Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
  • www.thesource.gov.au
    The source provides a wide range of information to help young people make important life decisions, helps them access the Government and have input into Government policy and programs, encourages them to become involved in their community and gives them a forum to voice their opinions.
  • www.generate.qld.gov.au
    The GENERATE youth website is operated by the Queensland Office of Youth Affairs. Young people can check out all the Government-run events in their state and find information relevant to their area.
  • www.rumad.org.au
    Creating and implementing student action projects. Assisting active secondary students to raise funds to put towards their chosen beneficiaries, by putting on MAD events. Contact = John Davidson - Schools Coordinator - Education Foundation - Ph: 9650 4277
  • www.innovationfestival.com.au
    Australians nationwide will celebrate the value of new ideas through the Australian INNOVATION festival. The festival aims to encourage an 'innovation culture' - one that nurtures good ideas, seeks new investment opportunities, rewards enterprise, promotes create working environments, is committed to lifelong learning and is supportive of entrepreneurs.
  • www.vibewire.net
    Creative young people unite! Free info and reviews to supplement your crazy activities.
  • www.theprogram.net.au
    THE PROGRAM brings you what's good on screens, speakers, stages, pages, walls and more. You can cruise THE PROGRAM for: latest deals and offers from the arts and the creative industries; news and features about what's happening and what's interesting in the creative world; advice and information on how to get where you're going in the arts and the creative industries; call-outs for creative submissions from you; profiles of creative people, creative organisations and creative events; and news, views and more from everywhere.
  • ncylc@unsw.edu.au
    National Children's & Youth Law Centre - p/ 02 9398 7488 - f/ 02 9398 7416 -
  • apisarski@yaa.com.au
    National Youth Coalition of Housing - p/ 02 9698 5833 - f/ 02 9318 2058 -
  • www.inspire.org.au
    Need inspiration? This has you covered!
  • www.ausaid.gov.au or www.ausaid.gov.au/youtham/default.cfm
    Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development program (AYAD), an Australian Government program which places skilled young Australians aged between 18 and 30 on short-term assignments (between 3 and 12 months) in developing countries throughout Asia and the Pacific to exchange skills with local counterparts.
  • www.dukeofed.org.au
    Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
  • www.aiesec.org
    Developing youth leadership
  • www.rockchallenge.com.au/
    Secondary school students take part in a dance, drama and design spectacular and experience the buzz of performing in a professional environment.
  • www.youthweek.com
    National Youth Week
  • www.yesworld.org.au
    Youth Environment Society
  • www.unya.asn.au
    The United Nations Youth Association of Australia
  • www.yspace.net
    Formed to foster and support the development across nations of youth inclusive policy and practice in the design and management of public and community accessed spaces.
  • www.theatre.asn.au
    ATYP is Australia's flagship youth theatre company. ATYP offers one of the world's largest theatre workshop programs for young people, creates outstanding productions, runs regional residencies across Australia and mounts groundbreaking national and international projects.
  • www.beanbag.net.au
    Building on two existing Inspire initiatives, the Reach Out! Rural and Regional Tour and the Reach Out! Bush Network, which both focus on rural and regional areas, the Beanbag Net Centres Project specifically addresses Internet access and local content issues for young people living in urban locations throughout Australia.
  • www.greencorps.org
    Green Corps' one-year, full-time, paid Environmental Leadership Training Program gives the top student leaders the skills and experiences it takes to be a leader in the environmental movement. 
  • www.yarn.gov.au
    Young Australians Rural Network
  • www.ccd.net
    Community and Cultural Development
  • www.peerskills.com.au
    Kid's Helpline 'Peer Skills'

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VIC

  • www.freeza.vic.gov.au
    Victorian Govt's youth website
  • www.youth.vic.gov.au
    Another Victorian Govt youth website
  • www.yacvic.org.au
    Youth Affairs Council of Victoria
  • www.vicnet.net.au/~urbanart/
    Urban Art is an artist group who initiate and encourage innovative contemporary art in urban space. Flush is a writer/performer/artist group who spontaneously bring their work to Melbourne's public spaces including the streets, trams and laundrettes.
  • www.darebin.vic.gov.au
    Platform Youth Theatre in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne
  • www.frontyard.org
    A combination of youth services (Accommodation, Centrelink, Counselling, Dentist, Health Service, Legal Service, Self-employment, Victorian Ombudsman, Reconnect & Computer access) that focus on the needs of homeless or disadvantaged young people 12-25.
  • www.eatingdisorders.org.au
    Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria- a body for the education, information, referral and advocacy for those whose lives are affected by eating disorders, as well as families, carers and professionals.

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SA

  • www.yacsa.com.au
    Youth Affairs Council of South Australia. Contact = Michelle de Cean - Research Officer - GPO Box 2117, Adelaide SA 5001 - Phone: (08) 8226 3080 Fax: (08) 8226 3081 - Email: michelle@yacsa.com.au
  • www.spinach.org.au
    Funky site from Adelaide Council
  • www.sagreat.com.au
    SA Great is independent and non-political; encouraging South Australians to be positive about their State and confident in its future
  • www.maze.sa.gov.au
    Stacks of info about what's on offer for young people in South Australia.

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QLD

  • www.yaq.org.au
    Youth Arts Queensland
  • yanq@pacific.net.au
    Youth Affairs Network of Queensland
    p/ 07 3844 7713
    f/ 07 3844 7731
  • www.visible-ink.org
    Brisbane City Council's website for young people aged 12-25.
  • www.fairtradingt.qld.gov.au
    Dept of Fair Trading

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NSW

  • www.youth.nsw.gov.au
    Provides links to youth-related information and services to increase young people's participation in Government. Stay informed about current policy initiatives and comment on important issues. The site is also home to info about the NSW Youth Advisory Council.
  • www.ywca-sydney.com.au/ygals/home.htm
    Sydney Ygals - Young Women's Committee of the YWCA of Sydney
  • www.yapa.org.au
    Youth Action & Policy Association -p/ 02 9281 2344 - f/ 02 9211 2037
    info@yapa.org.au
  • www.theshopfront.org
    The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre is a free legal service for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under.
  • www.det.nsw.edu.au/artstart
    ArtStart

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WA

  • www.employmentdirections.net.au/workexperience/helpful-resources.html
    Virtual Centre for work experience in Western Australia.
  • www.yacwa.org.au
    Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia p/ 08 9388 0640 - f/ 08 9388 0650 - yacwa@yacwa.org.au
  • www.sbdc.com.au
    WA Small Business Devt Corp. Contact = Ms Robyn Binks - Small Business Services Team - Small Business Development Corporation - binksr@sbdc.com.au
  • www.youngbusinessnetwork.sbdc.com.au
    Information and inspiration for young entrepreneurs in WA

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ACT

  • Youth Coalition of the ACT
    p/ 02 6247 3540
    f/ 02 6249 1675
    info@youthcoalition.net

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TAS

  • Youth Network of Tasmania
    p/ 03 6236 9093
    f/ 03 6236 9063
    ynot@ynot.org.au

NT

  • Northern Territory Youth Affairs Network

          p/ 08 8982 2651

          f/ 08 8982 2644

         ntyan@darcity.nt.gov.au

 

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    Awards

    • www.churchilltrust.com.au
      Each year the Churchill Trust assists about 100 Australians who have a really good idea, to develop that idea further by visiting overseas. The average award is $25,000 and involves about eight weeks away. There are no prescribed qualifications for the award - merit of the proposal is the primary test. However, applicants must share the results of their visit with the Australian community by producing a report.
    • www.nescafebigbreak.com.au
      A business plan competition to win start up cash.
    • www.socialventures.com.au
      Social Ventures Australia has a new program for social entrepreneurs. SVA Big Boost provides seed funding from a $250,000 pool as well as workshops and mentoring. If your business assists the community or helps make this world a better place - check it out!
    • www.youngaustralians.org
      The Foundation for Young Australians has award schemes for ambitious young people, including the Sir Edward Dunlop memorial Prize. The Foundation also runs challenging programs for ambitious youth.

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    Business Travel

    • www.korjo.com/cpa/htm/htm_home.asp
      Great website for travel, including checklists and things you'll need that you may not have thought of!
    • www.lexscripta.com/links/travel/domestic.html
      Australian Airlines info.
    • www.walkabout.com.au
      A guide to 1,500 Australian cities and towns.
    • www.travelaustralia.com.au
      Concise Australian travel site.
    • www.tourisminternet.com.au
      A simple site with general travel info.
    • www.virginblue.com.au
      Quick search inexpensive domestic fares, now with a Corporate/Business section.

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    Consumer Complaints

    • www.notgoodenough.org
      Have a gripe with a company? Tell the world about it and make us serve you better!

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    Education / Skills

    • www.youth2youth.com.au
      Youth 2 Youth's programs and workshops for young entrepreneurs and enterprising young people are run through schools, uni's, colleges, councils and other organisations.
    • www.thinque.com.au.
      Thinque is a coaching and corporate training company that focuses on motivation, peak performance and success, by providing personal and professional development solutions in the form of one-on-one coaching and corporate and public seminars and trainings.
    • www.teachertube.com
      TeacherTube: Teaching the World. Just like YouTube but for teachers and educators.
    • http://skillsone.com.au
      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.
    • australianscreen.com.au/education/
      Australianscreen online is new website built as an educational resource for Australian and New Zealand teachers to use film clips in the classroom.
    • http://www.teachersintheloop.com/
      Teachers in the Loop is a FREE website for teachers in NSW. Primary and Secondary teachers can connect directly to businesses and organisations that provide relevant educational services across all key learning areas.
    • www.reachoutcentral.com.au/
      Reach Out! Australia's leading website for helping you through tough times has launched a new interactive game space where you can learn skills other games can't teach you.
    • www.corporatebehaviour.com.au/
    • www.ccsboardroom.com/
      CCS is a behavioral specialist management consulting company that assists companies 'care' for their people and customers.
    • www.year12whatnext.gov.au
      Year 12 - what next? provides quick and easy access to key information to support Year 12 students with their post-school planning and decision making.
    • www.makeit.net.au
      Discover what it takes to make it in manufacturing.
    • www.ypaa.net
      Youth Performing Arts Australia (YPAA) is the peak body for the Australian youth performing arts sector and as the Australian centre of ASSITEJ, the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People, plays a critical role in promoting and developing Australian professional performing arts practice for, by and with children and young people.
    • www.dsf.org.au
      An independent, non profit association with a charter to stimulate innovative educational developments, to focus upon the importance of the workforce in the continuing development of Australia, and to reach out to the wider community to promote the formation of skills and personal effectiveness, particularly in young people.
    • www.studentpoint.com.au
      Trade your textbooks: it's a completely FREE service!! It also functions as a accommodation/used goods bulletin board as well. It's a good way to get some money from things just sitting in your house collecting dust!
    • www.ecef.com.au
      Education & Career Education Foundation
    • www.edna.edu.au
      EdNA Online is a service that aims to support and promote the benefits of the Internet for learning, education and training in Australia. It is organised around the Australian curriculum, its tools are free to Australian educators, and it is funded by the bodies responsible for education provision in Australia.
    • www.acer.edu.au
      Australian Council for Educational Research: ACER undertakes a wide range of research and development and provides services and materials in support of educational policy-making and improved professional practice.
    • www.acys.utas.edu.au
      The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) provides information products and services for those working in the youth field and for anyone with an interest in youth.
    • www.myfuture.edu.au
      myfuture is designed for all Australians wishing to explore their skills and interests, identify possible career paths, develop their career plan and research options for further study and training. It also brings together comprehensive information on the labour market, education, training and jobs in Australia.
    • Enterprise Education Action Research Project - see the DEST web site atwww.dest.gov.au/schools/enterprise/index.htm
    • www.ruralskills.com.au/Ontrack/menu.htm
      ONTRACK is an interactive multimedia package launched in April 2002 by Rural Skills Australia. It aims to improve information on, and awareness about, modern rural career opportunities and training pathways.
    • www.saenterpriseworkshop.com
      The SA Enterprise Workshop is for those that have completed school, and their Young Entrepreneurs Challenge is for students in Years 10-12.
    • www.festnet.com.au
      FestNet is a fantastic, free, resource for anyone involved in the management and organisation of cultural Festivals in Regional Victoria.
    • www.slingshot.org.au
      Youth self-employment program, helps young people aged 18-24 into self-employment.
    • www.sayes.com.au
      SAYES aims to provide young South Australians aged between 18 and 30 with the skills and confidence to develop and implement their business idea and make self employment a viable and worthwhile option.
    • www.creeda.com.au
      CREEDA (Capital Region Enterprise and Employment Development Association) is an enterprise development agency focusing on the development of employment opportunities through small business development.
    • www.cybi.org.au
      Check this out if you're young, unemployed and want to start a new business in Canberra or the surrounding region.

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    Funding / Resources

    • www.wowguide.com.au/
      Who Offers What - resource guide for community organizations.
    • www.grantslink.gov.au
      Grantslink
    • www.frontyard.org Frontyard Youth Services - Accommodation, Centrelink, Health Service, Legal Service, Reconnect & Computer access.
    • www.mcm.org.au/youthnet
      YouthNet provides free Internet access to disadvantaged young people 16-25. Surf, email, resumes, chat & to create web sites.
    • www.philanthropy.org.au
      A national membership organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations. Their mission is to promote and protect the interests of family, private, corporate and community giving in Australia.
    • www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au
      This site is an interactive electronic clearing house for everyone involved in community level social, economic and environmental renewal including community leaders, community & government workers, volunteers, program managers, academics, policy makers, youth and seniors.
    • www.shopfront.uts.edu.au
      Acts as a gateway for community access to the University. It links disadvantaged and under-resourced community groups to university skills, resources and professional expertise. This allows projects that would not otherwise proceed to be completed with multiple benefits for both the community and students. Projects are initiated by the community and can range from large, multi-disciplinary undertakings to small projects which might involve one or two students. Completed Shopfront projects include: the construction of a building, website and internet strategy development, publicity campaigns, and social research. UTS Shopfront is a non-profit program that provides services free of charge to the community.
    • www.ozco.gov.au/
      Buzz emerging artists grants
    • www.jobjuice.gov.au
      Job Juice - a career direction website with a Career Quiz (15 quick questions) which provides heaps of career options; access to over 50,000 jobs; and more.
    • www.positivespin.com.au
      Positive Spin - are a team of professionals (psychologists, educators, musicians) who produce a range of innovative products to assist teachers, parents and mental health professionals to promote emotional well-being in children and young people.
    • www.incorporator.com.au/
      Incorporator.com.au - purchase a company online rather than through an accountant or lawyer
    • www.busigrants.com.au/index.jsp
      Busi Grants - a subscription service keeping you up to date with business grants

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    General

    • www.idealist.org/
      Help launch a global network of people who want to change their communities and the world by connecting people, ideas, and resources in every possible way.
    • www.projectaustralia.org.au/
      Project Australia is a nationwide network that connects Australians to new ideas, people, and projects through online discussions, action nights and project databases.
    • www.sen.org.au
      Social Entrepreneurs Network - news, info, events and network membership for socially responsible entrepreneurs.
    • www.dare2dream.com.au
      Dare2Dream Threadz has been created for people that believe they are unique and want to make their own path, rather than copying others or following the path that is expected.
    • www.pathwaysaustralia.com.au A great "employment" section where you can search for jobs in the not-for-profit sector.
    • http://www.fundraisingdirectory.com.au/
      Your A-Z guide to Fundraising Products and Services in Australia.
    • www.fetesandfestivals.com.au
      This resource has been designed to assist anyone involved in organising an outdoor event from a small school fete to a company picnic to a national festival for thousands.
    • www.agcareers.com/
      Started in 1998, the AgCareers.com business has grown and improved to become the leading recruitment website in the field of agriculture.
    • www.emurse.com/
      Provides templates and advice on writing a resume.
    • www.craftaustralia.com.au/forum/2006/
      An online communication facility which has been designed specifically for young and emerging craftspeople/designers/makers, etc.
    • www.bolweb.com
      This is the 'business online' website.
    • www.brw.com.au
      Business Review Weekly
    • www.ebc.com.au
      Entreprenuerial Business Centre
    • www.myownbusiness.org
      An online, eleven-session course (without gimmicks or advertising) providing the basic do's and don'ts for entrepreneurs. The course is intended for both start-up and already operating entrepreneurs.
    • www.mybusiness.com.au
      The magazine's web page
    • www.australianbusiness.com.au
      Australian Business Limited - members receive events, advice, networking and advocacy.
    • www.firstaustralians.org.au
      Business info for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young entrepreneurs.
    • www.nff.org.au
      National Farm Federation - rural entrepreneurs for research.
    • www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
      Register your Business Name in NSW
    • www.dir.qld.gov.au
      www.ideas2market.qld.gov.au
      www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
      www.sd.qld.gov.au/
      www.det.qld.gov.au
      www.qld.gov.au
      www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
      Business Links for QLD
    • www.ato.gov.au
      GST & ABN
    • www.abs.gov.au
      Australian Bureau of Statistics
    • www.ato.gov.au
      Contractors
    • www.business.nsw.gov.au
      Department of State and Regional Development (NSW)
    • www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au
      ...and their small business web site
    • www.business.act.gov.au
      Canberra Business
    • www.doplar.wa.gov.au
      Department of Workplace Relations in WA

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    General Youth Sites


    Korean

    • www.haja.net/en/default.htm
      This is the website for a really progressive and radical cultural institution for young people in Korea.


    US

    • www.orgsites.com/ca/youthoutreachinternational 
      US-based organisation which focuses on disadvantaged and homeless youth in the USA.

    UK

    • http://www.unltd.org.uk/index.php
      UnLtd supports social entrepreneurs - people with vision, drive, commitment and passion who want to change the world for the better.

    Global

    • www.gysd.net
      Global Youth Service Day 2002
    • www.itsgettinghotinhere.org/
    • Global Youth Climate Movement.

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    Global Issues

    • www.planet-tonga.com/pacificeye/
      Pacific Islander Youth Magazine Online.
    • www.takingITglobal.org
      TakingITGlobal - projects, News, Events, Connections and more for active and aware global citizens.
    • www.iyp.oxfam.org
      International Youth Parliament - exploring global issues.
    • www.iypf.org
      International Young Professionals Foundation - young professional people making a difference to our world.
    • www.unicef.org/voy
      Education issues for youth around the globe, website run by UNICEF.
    • www.w-yb.org
      World Youth Bank.
    • www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/index.html
      The United Nations Youth Unit.
    • www.rolexawards.com
      The Rolex Awards - for enterprising people.
    • www.youthxchange.net
      A cool resource for young people on sustainable consumption.
    • www.surfaidinternational.org/
      The mission of SurfAid International, a non-profit humanitarian aid organization, is to improve the health of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing.

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    Global Opportunities

    • www.devnetjobs.org
      DevNetJobs.org has become the premier site for jobs in international development. It has a steady stream of quality job vacancies around the world from reputable organizations.
    • www.uk.oneworld.net/section/uk/jobs/ethicaljobresources"> www.us.oneworld.net/jobs
      One World offers a subscription to jobs from many development organizations. Their website also provides a short listing of a few of the organizations as well as organizations that recruit volunteers. UK and US sites specifically are above.
    • www.reliefweb.int
      ReliefWeb is the global hub for time-critical humanitarian information on Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters. Among critical news and information on relief information, it also offers a free email subscription service for job vacancies related to this field. However, keep in mind that if you are not an expert in this field, you may still benefit from the job listings as they cover numerous career fields, but often connected with organizations related to relief efforts.
    • www.microfinancegateway.org/content/jobs
      The Microfinance Gateway is the most comprehensive online resource for the microfinance industry. It includes research and publications, specialized resource centers, organization and consultant profiles, and the latest news, events, and job opportunities in microfinance.
    • http://www.fpa.org/jobs_contact2423/jobs_contact.htm
      Foreign Policy Association often lists around 500 jobs on its website and sends a list of recently posted jobs to your email if you subscribe (no cost) on their web site. Don't be fooled by the name-the jobs listed range from communications jobs with the UN to senior level positions with numerous international organizations.
    • www.mobile.alertnet.org
      The Reuter's Foundation alerts people to humanitarian crises. Their website also provides a listing of job sites.
    • groups.google.com/group/ExpertDevJobs
      The e-news and job alerts are dedicated to expatriates worldwide, linking you to overseas jobs both at the professional and intern levels. It collects job listings from other international development sites as well and sends them to you via email. This Google Group also contains articles on expat lifestyle, country profiles as well as articles and industry reports on issues which affect expatriates.
    • www.comminit.com/vacancies.html
      The Communication Initiative Vacancy Service - a listing of open posts in development and communication organisations.
    • www.developmentex.com
      Development Executive Group offers two services that are helpful. First, the free service offers job listings that are top notch-including a new service to help ADB with recruitment. Second, you can become a member, which offers you greater access to jobs.
    • www.idealist.org  
      This website is highly regarded for its 65,000+ profiles on nonprofit organizations around the globe. However, it also contains valuable information on identifying job sites in specific countries-especially those hard to find places.

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    Government

    • www.education.gov.au
      The Federal Government's education website. Career and training info, newsletters and up-to-date contacts.
    • www.anta.gov.au
      Australia's National Training Association - monitor the VET sector and Registered Training Organisations. If you run a training business you may want to have it registered!
    • www.facs.gov.au
      Australian Department of Family & Community Services.
    • www.dewrsb.gov.au
      Departmetn of Employment & Workplace Relations
    • www.ausindustry.gov.au
      Commonwealth Govt's Agency for delivering products, services and information that support industry, research and innovation
    • www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au
      This site is an interactive electronic clearing house for everyone involved in community level social, economic and environmental renewal including community leaders, community & government workers, volunteers, program managers, academics, policy makers, youth and seniors. Funding info too!
    • www.newconnections.gov.au
      Content covers commercial services, government projects, funding programs and policies, and consumer issues that relate to, or aim to benefit, regional and rural communities. Key features of the site include a powerful search facility, the ability for stakeholders to make contributions and a mapping function to assist users to identify contributions relevant to their region or state/territory.
    • www.gocareer.gov.au
      Enterprise and career education from the Federal government.
    • www.myfuture.edu.au
      myfuture is designed for all Australians wishing to explore their skills and interests, identify possible career paths, develop their career plan and research options for further study and training. It also brings together comprehensive information on the labour market, education, training and jobs in Australia

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    Import / Export

    • www.dfat.gov.au/tw
      Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade. A service for Australian's doing business overseas.
    • www.ausindustry.gov.au
      Commonwealth Govt's Agency for delivering products, services and information that support industry, research and innovation.
    • www.exportleads.com
      Importing and Exporting leads for a global audience - recently became a free service!
    • www.austrade.gov.au
      Austrade is the Australian Trade Commission - The Federal Government's export and investment facilitation agency. Austrade's mission is to help Australians win export business and generate inward and outward investment.
    • www.aiex.com.au
      The Australian Institute of Export (NSW) Ltd was established to foster, promote and develop export awareness within Australia. As the professional association representing exporters, the Institute's activities cover four significant areas: hands-on training in export practice; continuing postgraduate education; networking through Institute membership and activities; and providing independent advice to government on export policy.
    • www.does.com.au
      The Directory of Exporters Services website provides information on banking and finance, legal issues, marketing, export education, insurance, logistics and assistance available from the Commonwealth and State Governments. The site is a joint venture between the Institute of Export and the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

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    Law

    • www.aussielegal.com.au
      AussieLegal is Australia's leading consumer legal information and law firm referral service. They aim to make plain English legal information available to you and all Australians, and give you easy access to law firms experienced in whatever area of law you may need.
    • www.law4u.com.au
      Law site for young people. Your one stop law shop for all states and territories of Australia. All topics covered from business law to family law.
    • lawsearch.gov.au
      LawSearch Online provides access to Commonwealth legislation. It takes a whole-of-government approach by providing access to current Commonwealth legislation with details about, and linking to Commonwealth Bills, Acts and most subordinate legislation.
    • www.apo.org.au
      Australian Policy Online offers fast access to much of the best Australian social, economic, cultural and political research available online. Maintained by the Institute for Social Research at Swinburne University of Technology. APO's Best of the Rest provides links to important new material from a range of sources, including newspapers, the broadcast media and government.
    • www.lawstuff.org.au
      A site with law info for under 18's - state specific info available.

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    Leadership

    • www.futureleaders.com.au
      Future Leaders
    • www.youngleadersfoundation.org
      An Australian public company operating not-for-profit. Acts as a resource to schools by enhancing various areas of the curriculum relating to personal development, health, life skills and leadership.

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    Networking / Groups

    • www.dreambuilderscommunity.com
      Dreambuilders is a global community of inspired entrepreneurs.
    • www.iyp.oxfam.org
      International Youth Parliament (IYP), part of Oxfam worldwide
    • www.bpw.com.au
      Business and Professional Women, Australia. Networking and women's advocacy.
    • www.zonta.org
      Professional women's group raising awareness of women's issues internationally.
    • www.inspiringwomen.com.au
      Australian Businesswomen's Network web site.

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    Research

    • www.oultwood.com/localgov/australia
      All local govts in Australia - great for stats when researching for your business.
    • www.acys.utas.edu.au
      The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) publish the quarterly journal, "Youth Studies Australia" and the monthly email newsletter, Youth Field Xpress, and provide information resources to a wide audience interested in contemporary youth issues in Australia.
    • www.abs.gov.au
      The web site of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
    • www.youthfacts.com.au
      This site provides facts and statistics about Australia's youth - how many there are, what they do etc. The site is for anyone needing quick access to data about young people.

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    Insurance & Super

    • www.apra.gov.au
      APRA is the prudential regulator of banks, insurance companies and superannuation funds, credit unions, building societies and friendly societies. Super and Insurance legislation available at this web site.

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    Volunteering

    • www.goodcompany.com.au/
      Good Company connects skilled individuals with charitable organizations in need of pro bono assistance.
    • www.actnow.com.au
      ActNow is an innovative internet based matching service designed to foster volunteering and community involvement with young people. actnow.com.au offers online matching of volunteer opportunities, online information, profiles of what volunteers are doing and links to the community.
    • www.volunteeringaustralia.org
      Find a volunteering opportunity by searching this extensive site. Also features information on the National Australia Bank CommunityLink Volunteer Awards, which provide cash prizes to individual and groups of volunteers.
    • www.volunteer.com.au
      Seek Employment's site for volunteer opportunities. Browse the registered positions.

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    Web / Graphic Design

    • www.speakout.com.au
      Speakout limited is an innovative and responsive social enterprise offering visual design solutions by young people, for young people; and, supporting, developing and equipping young peoples' creative, educational and professional lives.
    • www.freestylemedia.com.au
      Creators of our very own web site. And young entrepreneurs to boot!
    • www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
      This site is designed to help home users and small businesses to stay smart online, through protecting your personal/business computer and ensuring online security.
    • www.computerbank.org.au
      FREE refurbished computers for the disadvantaged!
    • www.netsquared.org/
    • Remixing the web for social change!

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    Women

    • www.webgrrls.com
      Empowering woman through technology. Webgrrls International provides a forum for women in or interested in new media and technology to network. www.webgrrls.com/sydney.au for the Australian section.
    • www.unifem.org/
    • National Council of Women NSW Inc
      280 Pitt Street Sydney
      Tel: 02 9269 0433
    • Department for Women
      Level 4 Stockland House
      181 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
      Tel: 9287 1802 - Fax: 9287 1823

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    Writing Help

    • www.wordcounter.com
      See what words you have overused in a document, or check out what your keywords should be - this site tells you which words you use most!
    • www.xrefer.com
      Free online library - every resource you could possibly desire.

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    Youth Biz Sites

    • www.mindpetals.com
      A community that produces informative, inspiring, and motivating content to spark the minds of all entrepreneurs.
    • jumpup.intuit.com/
      Jump Up provides a wide range of information to help get new businesses up and running.
    • www.ypa.net.au/
      Young Professional Alliance
    • www.gemconsortium.org
      The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor frequently publishes reports on the place and prominence of entrepreneurship in the global economy. Download useful reports for a variety of countries or a summary of entrepreneurship within a global context. Good research for people interested in enterprise economics.
    • www.businessownersideacafe.com/genx
      Basic information and cyber networking for "Generation X" in biz.
    • www.entreworld.org
      A world of resources for entrepreneurs.
    • youngbiz.com
      A teens guide to business and careers. Members section is subscription based.
    • www.highschoolstartups.com
      A noncommercial site dedicated to encouraging entrepreneurship among youth. Highschoolstartups will not help you run your babysitting business or increase sales of your lemonade stand. This site is for young people serious about starting a business on the web.
    • www.ybiz.com
      Young America's Business Trust - innovative government scheme for young entrepreneurs that is in the process of starting up in North and South America.
    • smartmoves.questacon.edu.au/busmoves/entrepreneur.asp
      Questacon's 'Smart Moves' program for school students

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