Useful Links

Australian International Health Institute (AIHI) - Established as a not-for-profit organisation of the University of Melbourne in 1998, the AIHI aims to increase the capacity of health workers and planners across the Asia-Pacific region to respond to the health needs of their populations through education, research, leadership development and technical assistance. The AIHI network brings together highly skilled professionals from academia, government, development practice and the private sector who ensure that AIHI generates integrated and sustainable project outcomes. AIHI's program of work is underpinned by the principle of integrity as demonstrated through ethical practices, and the broad range of expertise and professionalism ensures that this ethos is reflected in our own governance, financial and administrative systems. For further details please visit the website at www.aihi.unimelb.edu.au

Australian Development Gateway (ADG) - The ADG is a knowledge-sharing website, supporting people working in Asia Pacific countries to reduce poverty and promote sustainability. For further details please visit the website at www.developmentgateway.com.au

Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA) - VIDA is Australia's newest international volunteer program. VIDA places skilled Australian volunteers in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region. Volunteers work with local counterparts to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development in the communities in which they work. For further details please visit the website at www.vidavolunteers.com.au

Australian Volunteers International (AVI) - AVI is Australia's largest and most experienced international volunteer sending agency. Every year, they recruit, prepare and support hundreds of Australians who volunteer to live alongside people of other cultures and work towards the sustainable development of communities. Their work is aimed at creating a peaceful and just world through greater cross-cultural understanding. It is built on an ethos of partnership, teamwork and consultation. AusAID, the Australian Government’s overseas aid program, is proud to provide significant support for Australian volunteers. For further details please view the brochure or visit the website at www.australianvolunteers.com

Plan - Plan is an organisation dedicated to realising the potential of all the world’s children. Their special concern is for the millions of children who currently live in poverty in developing countries. Plan was established as an international community development organisation that is non-religious and non-political. Its staff and volunteers work in 62 countries and are dedicated to mobilising people, corporations, foundations, and governments to improve the lives of children. For further details please visit the website at www.plan.org.au

Vision Australia - Vision Australia is the leading provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in positive partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help achieve the possibilities they choose in life. For further details please visit the website at www.visionaustralia.org.au