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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 Government: Department of Social Services
News, reports, and more from the national government.
Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC)
Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice.
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)
The Australian government's key research body into family well-being.
Report on government services
Provides information on the equity, effectiveness, and efficiency of government services in Australia.

Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people committed to creating a future where human rights are enjoyed by everyone.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation, established by an act of Federal Parliament.
Homelessness Australia
Homelessness Australia is the national peak body for homelessness in Australia and provides systemic advocacy for the homelessness sector.
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
The UK-based SCIE includes research briefings, reports, and useful web links.
Social Policy Research Centre
The Social Policy Research Centre makes a positive impact through independent and leading research that tackles critical social issues.
Universal Declaration of Human RIghts
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the WHO leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.
Mental health council of Australia
A national advocacy body for the mental health sector.
Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)
The RCOA is the Australian national umbrella body for refugees and the organisations and individuals who support them.