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Professional organisations

These websites can provide additional self-directed learning and research resources that may be used throughout your studies.

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Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
Government website providing information about federal department activities and downloadable publications.
Healthdirect Australia
The Australian Government's webpage providing access to a wide range of up-to-date and reliable information on health and wellbeing.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
NHMRC is the main statutory authority of the Australian Government responsible for medical research to underpin excellence and safety in clinical practice.
National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA)
Includes fact sheets, policies, and conferences, this resource supports equal health outcomes and quality health services for all Australians
Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR)
QIMR supports scientists who perform world-class medical research aimed at improving the health and well-being of all people.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The American CDC is a leading health organisation that collects a wide range of US and worldwide statistics.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Key source of US government health information.
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Key website covering all aspects of biomedical health information and research.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Authoritative resource for public and environmental health information from around the world.