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Acronyms List for the Community Sector Nepean, Cumberland, Blacktown & The Hills Service Network Project communityNet Resources Compilation TRI IT & Computer Training Jan-Jun 2009 Workshops

Health, General

Health organisations and agencies

	Web Link	Hits
	Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal Each issue covers a range of topics including primary health care, community profiles, health promotion, best practice models and workforce issues.	99
	Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) National peak body for major health professions and their representative bodies other than medical practitioners, nurses and unions.	16
	Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine Promotes the study of and the advancement of knowledge in the field of sexual health medicine.	98
	Australasian Cochrane Centre One of a number of Cochrane centres established worldwide to co-ordinate the activities of the Cochrane Collaboration, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of healthcare readily available worldwide.	92
	Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) Aims to improve and protect the health of populations through the practice of public health medicine, including education and research.	97
	Australia and New Zealand Health Policy Reserach to promote debate and understanding about health policy developments and practice in the regions.	379
	Australian Association for the Wellbeing of Children in Healthcare (AWCH) National organisation of parents, professionals and community members who work together to ensure the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents and their families are recognised and met within hospitals and the health care system.	128
	Australian Centre for Health Promotion Conducts research, planning and evaluation, policy review and development, and works with diverse communities, especially Indigenous communities.	130
	Australian Centre for Health Research (ACHR) Conducts independent research about health services in Australia.	135
	Australian Childhood Immunisation Register Records details of vaccinations given to children under the age of seven. Health professionals also use the Immunisation Register to monitor immunisation coverage levels, service delivery and disease outbreaks.	36
	Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Development of a national strategic framework and associated work program that will guide its efforts in improving safety and quality across the health care system in Australia.	75
	Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) NSW Branch Professional association representing people who work in the areas of health education, physical education, recreation, sport, dance, community fitness or movement sciences.	128
	Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving quality in health care. Represents governments, consumers and peak health bodies from throughout Australia.	86
	Australian Health Care Reform Alliance (AHCRA) Coalition of 46 organisations representing consumers and health care providers advocating for a fairer and more effective health care system.	114
	Australian Health Outcomes Collaboration (AHOC) Part of the Centre for Health Service Development (CHSD) at the University of Wollongong. Disseminates information about health outcomes research.	88
	Australian Health Policy Institute (AHPI) At the University of Sydney. Provides analysis of major health policy questions which confront Australian and international health systems.	145
	Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) Professional association specifically for people involved in the practice, research and study of health promotion.	130
	Australian Hospital & Healthcare Association (AHHA) National industry body for publicly funded hospitals and healthcare organisations, including aged and extended care, primary and community health.	106
	Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Knowledge Network (AIHKPN) Provides access to the latest information in Indigenous health including employment, skills and educational development opportunities, conferences and publications.	221
	Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Provides information about many aspects of Indigenous health, and supports 'yarning places' (electronic networks) that encourage information-sharing and collaboration among people working in health and related sectors.	102
	Australian Institute for Primary Care (AIPC) At La Trobe University. Conducts research, consultancy and education in community health services development, health promotion and social issues in health.	97
	Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.	97
	Australian Institute of Health Policy Studies (AIHPS) National institute devoted to studying the ways in which health policy can improve the health of all Australians.	135
	Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing (AJAN) Provides a vehicle for nurses to publish original research and scholarly papers about all areas of nursing.	99
	Australian Medical Association (AMA) Represents more than 27,000 doctors, whether salaried or in private practice, whether general practitioners, specialists, teachers and researchers, or doctors in training.	77
	Australian Medical Association (AMA) Youth Health Youth health brochures designed to inform young Australians about issues that effect their helth and wellbeing.	42
	Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) Research areas include sexual and reproductive health, HIV, Hepatitis, same sex attracted youth, and sexual diversity and health.	105
	Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) Develops national occupational health and safety (OHS) and workers' compensation policy, encourages policy discussion and research, and promotes consistency in legislation developed by states and territories.	55
	Australian Women`s Health Network (AWHN) Community based, non-profit, consultative organisation that provides a national voice on women's health issues.	105
	BioMed Central Open Access Journals Independent publishing house committed to providing immediate open access to peer-reviewed biomedical research.	237
	Centre for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE) At Monash University. Aims to improve healthcare by enabling evidence-based decision-making.	77
	Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics (CHPPE) At the School of Population Health at The University of Melbourne. It is a multidisciplinary organisation, the core business of which is health services and policy research, and health economics.	37
	Centre for Health Service Development (CHSD) At the University of Wollongong. Undertakes a continuing program of active research into methods to improve the management and provision of health services.	97
	Clinical Information Access Program (CIAP) Access to clinical information & resources to support evidence-based practice at the point of care. Available to all nurses, midwives, doctors, allied health, community health, ancillary and library staff working in the NSW public health system.	145
	Coalition of National Nursing Organisations (CoNNO) Made up of more than 50 national nursing organisations in an alliance to work collectively to advance the nursing profession to improve health care.	89
	Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (ISC) National training packages for workers in the community services and health sectors.	137
	Consumers` Health Forum of Australia (CHF) Inc Represents and involves consumers in health policy and program development.	113
	Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH) Aboriginal health research, education and training.	99
	CRS Australia Provider of vocational rehabilitation and assessment services to people with a disability, injury or health condition.	34
	Cultural Diversity in Health Developed by the Postgraduate Medical Council of NSW (now part of the NSW Institute of Medical Education and Training) to provide health practitioners with information to meet the health needs of Australia's diverse community.	111
	DailyStrength Online community support groups for people with health or mental health problems. Discussions, recommendations, advice and news.	220
	Department of Health and Ageing Responsible for Australia's health and ageing system.	88
	Diversity Health Institute (DHI) Clearinghouse Central access point for information on multicultural health in Australia.	113
	e-Health Research Unit At Monash Institute of Health Services Research. Conducts research and development in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in health care.	105
	eMJA The Medical Journal of Australia Journal of the Australian Medical Association.	87
	Flinders Aboriginal Health Research (FAHR) Brings together a large multidisciplinary network of Flinders University researchers and their colleagues who are committed to improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing through research.	36
	Foundation 49 Information and resources on men's health, including online health check.	122
	Gender and Medicine Research Unit At Monash University. Brings international programmes of gender competence into medicine and health sciences education and research in Australia.	91
	Gender, Culture and Health Research Unit: PsyHealth Aims to develop, support, and promote research in the field of gendered health psychology, with an emphasis on the relationship between gender, embodiment and subjectivity, and the social and cultural context of health.	97
	Go for 2&5 Find out about the benefits of fruit and vegies, ways to get more fruit and vegies into your day, plus some simple tasty recipes.	138
	Health for Women From Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health. Information, factsheets and resources.	94
	Health Informatics Society of Australia (HISA) Provides a national focus for health informatics, its practitioners, industry and users; advocates on behalf of its members; and provides opportunities for learning and professional development in health informatics.	81
	Health Issues Centre Promotes consumer perspectives in the Australian health system. Conducts policy analysis and advocacy from consumer perspectives and consumer-focused research.	111
	Health Workforce Australia Information on Australia's health workforce, health workforce planning, and activities of the various national health workforce advisory committees.	47
	HealthConnect Partnership between the Australian, State and Territory Governments to facilitate the adoption of common standards by all e-health systems.	102
	Healthelink NSW Health is testing this electronic health record in parts of the state. It brings together summaries of health information for individuals from different doctors, hospitals and health clinics and puts them into one secure computer record.	43
	HealthInsite Australian Government initiative, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. It aims to improve the health of Australians by providing easy access to quality information about human health.	85
	Healthy Active Information and news for families, parents, teenagers, children and their carers and older Australians on healthy eating, regular physical activity, overweight and obesity, particularly for children and adolescents and active living.	147
	HIA Connect Provides information and resources to assist in understanding and implementing health impact assessments.	94
	Immunise Australia Information about immunisation and Australian immunisation standards, including translations of some materials.	40
	Immunise Australia Program Provides information about immunisation and Australian immunisation standards.	95
	Initiative for Health and Human Rights (IHHR) At the University of NSW. Multidisciplinary research, teaching, service and advocacy initiative aiming to develop integrated strategies to examine the intersection between health and human rights from new viewpoints.	107
	International Association for Adolescent Health (IAAH) Fosters wider understanding of the importance of youth health in each region of the world and encourages interaction and co-operation between youth and non-youth and between organisations and individuals on youth health issues.	56
	Jean Hailes Foundation for Women`s Health Research, community and professional education and clinical care. Translates the latest research findings into practical health and lifestyle approaches for women and their health professionals.	81
	Key Centre for Women`s Health in Society (KCWHS) At University of Melbourne School of Population Health. Researches, teaches and disseminates information about women's health.	113
	Kids Health Info (KHI) Fact sheets for parents on medical conditions, tests and procedures.	64
	Lab Tests Online Access up-to-the-minute information about pathology tests used to diagnose or screen for particular diseases, what the relevant tests are looking for, and how they work.	106
	Live Life Well Provides tips and practical advice on smoking, exercise and activities, a body mass index calculator, good nutrition, and general health issues. From NSW Health.	103
	Livewire Online community for teenagers living with serious illness or disability in Australia.	60
	Measure Up Health Campaign Aims to reduce the risk factors for chronic disease (link to glossary) such as some cancers, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. The campaign website includes resources, tips for getting active, nutrition advice and campaign materials to download and	30
	Medical Foundation, University of Sydney Dedicated to improving the health of all Australians by investing in a program of research and learning in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney.	105
	Medicare Australia Australian Government agency managing a number of health programs.	87
	Menzies Centre for Health Policy At the Australian National University. Undertakes research to understand better the implications of various health policies in terms of their effectiveness and efficiency.	96
	Men`s Health Australia Information about the psychological and social wellbeing of men and boys.	107
	Men`s Health Information & Resource Centre (MHIRC) University of Western Sydney. Designs, develops and supports research and projects which contribute to the enhancement of the health and well-being of men.	98
	Men`s Health Peer Education Provides information on health and lifestyle issues, online Men's Health Peer Education manual and contact details for obtaining further information. Funded by DVA.	124
	Monash Institute of Health Services Research (MIHSR) Improves healthcare outcomes through applied research, education, advocacy and innovation in the areas of clinical management, service delivery and health policy.	77
	Murdoch Children`s Research Institute Child health research institute discovering ways to prevent and treat conditions affecting babies, children and adolescents.	110
	National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) National peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.	121
	National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (NCIRS) Carries out research and gives independent expert advice about all aspects of diseases which can be prevented by vaccination, particularly in children.	67
	National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) Established by the Australian, State and Territory governments to develop better ways of electronically collecting and securely exchanging health information.	74
	National GLBT Health Alliance Comprised of a number of organisations working in the area of GLBT health research, programs & services, including HIV/AIDS. Advocates on behalf of gay & lesbian communities at a national level, with politicians, researchers, funders, & in the media.	90
	National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Responsible for raising the standard of individual and public health. It does this by fostering health and medical research and training and by monitoring ethical issues relating to health throughout Australia.	125
	National Prescribing Service (NPS) Provides information and services to health professionals and the community on Quality Use of Medicines (QUM).	123
	National Primary and Community Health Network Coalition of government representatives, peak bodies and others interested in sharing information on primary health care and the important role it plays in the Australian health system.	80
	National Primary Health Care Partnership (NPHCP) Aims to provide an advocacy body and communications platform for the Australian Primary Health Care sector.	43
	Nepean Division of General Practice Information and support for GPs in the Nepean.	85
	NSW Association for Adolescent Health (NAAH) Promotes the health and well-being of young people aged 12-25. Represents individuals and organisations that work directly with young people around health and well being.	108
	NSW Centre for Overweight and Obesity (COO) Collaboration between public health research groups to address the growing and serious problem of overweight and obesity, with particular emphasis on children and young people.	121
	NSW Centre for Public Health Nutrition (CPHN) Nutrition epidemiology and monitoring and surveillance, strategic and program planning and evaluation.	107
	NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health (NSW CAAH) Information and resources, capacity building, support of applied research and promotion of better practice, support of advocacy and policy development.	158
	NSW Food Authority Provides the regulation framework for industry to produce safe and correctly labelled food and educates consumers on food safety.	43
	NSW Health Comprises NSW Minister for Health, Minister Assisting the NSW Minister for Health (Cancer), NSW Department of Health and public health organisations.	101
	NSW Health Services Directory NSW Health's searchable directory of health services in NSW.	18
	NSW Health Workforce Development Program (WDP) Information, training and resources for workers in hepatitis, HIV and sexual health.	100
	NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) Information and services to assist health professionals to communicate with non English speaking communities throughout NSW.	81
	NSW Nurses` Association (NSWNA) Registered union for all nurses in NSW.	230
	NSW Refugee Health Service Promotes the health of people from a refugee background living in NSW by assisting refugees, and the health professionals who work with them.	46
	Nurse Info Directory of information about nursing and midwifery, including becoming a nurse or midwife, professional development and re-entering the profession.	88
	Nutrient Reference Values (NRV) Set of recommendations for nutritional intake based on currently available scientific knowledge.	111
	Nutrition Australia Nutrition information, education and resources.	113
	Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Contains the Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits, a listing of the medicines subsidised by the Australian Government. The Schedule is part of the wider PBS administered by the Dept of Health and Ageing and Medicare Australia.	84
	Preventative Health Taskforce Provides evidence-based advice to governments and health providers on preventative health programs and strategies, focusing on the burden of chronic disease currently caused by obesity, tobacco and the excessive consumption of alcohol.	54
	Primary Health Care Research & Information Service Works in partnership with the Divisions of General Practice Network, primary health care researchers and policy advisors to generate, manage and share information and knowledge that contributes to policy and improves performance.	120
	Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) NSW Branch Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information on public health. The Association is also involved in advocacy for public health policy, development, research and training.	73
	Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) Established by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to assist in the development of public health data, data systems and indicators.	150
	Quality Improvement Council (QIC) Responsible for the coordination of the QIC Standards and Accreditation Program delivered through affiliated Licensed Providers.	91
	Refugee Health Research Centre (RHRC) Located at La Trobe University. Promotes the health and well-being of refugee communities through applied and foundation research, teaching, continuing education and professional development.	125
	Research Australia Alliance of organisations and companies committed to making health and medical research a higher national priority.	173
	Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Australia's largest general practice representative organisation.	102
	Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) Professional organisation representing nurses from all areas of practice throughout Australia.	108
	Rural Health Education Foundation (RHEF) Provides independent, accredited education services to general practitioners and other health professionals working in rural and remote Australia.	97
	Sax Institute Builds partnerships between researchers and health policy and service delivery agencies for better health.Through these partnerships, develops research assets and programs and strengthens policy and practice focused research.	92
	School of Population Health (SPH) Research and teaching in epidemiology, evidence based health care, Indigenous health, tropical health and nutrition.	111
	School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW Research, learning and teaching and action to enhance health and health services.	106
	sextxt Info on sexual health topics for young people. Includes RSS monthly sex tips and advice feeds.	143
	Smartplay A sport safety and injury prevention program for children and young people.	56
	SWAHS Multicultural Health Unit Works with communities and health professionals to minimise health risks and enhance the quality of services and outcomes for a diverse population.	108
	Sydney South West Area Health Service (SSWAHS) Administers hospital and community-based health services in Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool and Wollondilly LGAs.	120
	Sydney West Area Health Advisory Council (AHAC) The Council consists of 13 members appointed by the Minister of NSW Health. Having roughly equal numbers of health professionals, community members, Aboriginal and multicultural representation.	148
	Sydney West Area Health Service (SWAHS) Administers hospital and community-based health services in Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Holroyd, Parramatta, Penrith LGAs.	111
	Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Conducts multidisciplinary research on child health.	139
	The Parents Jury Web-based network of parents who wish to improve the food and physical activity environments for children in Australia.	120
	Tomorrow People Part of the Australian Better Health Initiative's Measure Up campaign. Information on healthy lifestyles, food, diabetes, etc.	17
	Wellbeing Plan for Aussie Kids Developed by CSIRO to provide parents with information on healthy foods and habits.	73
	Western Child Health Network (WCHN) Partnership of four AHS in NSW and the Children's Hospital at Westmead. One of three Child Health Networks established by NSW Health to ensure all children are provided with high quality clinical care as close to home as possible, wherever possible.	135
	Women`s Health NSW Association of statewide women's health centres and specialist women's centres.	98
	www.vaccination.org.au Evidence-based vaccination information for parents. Collaborative venture between the Northern Rivers Public Health Unit and the Northern Rivers Division of General Practice.	81

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