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AUSTRALIAN AID RESOURCE AND TRAINING GUIDE (AARTG) – June 2011

This Australian Aid Resource and Training Guide (AARTG) is a window into which the community development (CD) or overseas aid practitioner can plug into the humanitarian/development world. It consists of four sections:

The AARTG is a TorqAid – www.torqaid.com production, the editor of which is Chris Piper. He can best be contacted on [email protected] or [email protected]. The AARTG has been produced since 2002, and can be accessed from the following three sites highlighted below.

TorqAid at http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/AARTGLatestEdition.pdf

ACFID at http://www.acfid.asn.au/training/other-training

Australian Development Gateway (ADG) at http://www.developmentgateway.com.au/cms/home

The information in the AARTG is designed for people who are: •CommunityDevelopment(CD)orProjectManagement(PM)Practitioners involved in either urban/rural/Outback Australian or overseas developmentprojects/programs •Volunteers,studentsorotherinterestedindividualswantingtoexplore CD or overseas development work Over 730 people are registered to receive AARTG updates. For people wanting to receive the AARTG regularly, please register on to the following below. - http://www.torqaid.com/phplist

There is also the option to register separately to receive occasional more specialist updates related to Disaster Risk Management (DRM); Community Development(CD)work;andFaith&Justice(F&J)Issues

Disclaimer: The AARTG is produced monthly gratis by Chris Piper of TorqAid - www.torqaid.com. Whilst every effort has been made to confirm the veracity of the information contained, TorqAid does not take responsibility for any errors which may be included.

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Finding Development Work Overseas & in Outback Australia

Useful Australian Contacts in the Development Sector

Useful Overseas or International Contacts in the Development Sector

Summary of known Australian Development-related Short or Postgraduate Courses

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Section 1: Finding Work Overseas or in Outback AustraliaACFID - www.acfid.asn.au This Australian coordinating agency lists weekly vacancies with Australian aid agencies both in Australia and overseas

ALNAP – www.alnap.org/members/vacancies.aspx Members who enroll receive weeklyupdates of interesting and challenging global humanitarian positions and consultancies.

Aid Workers Network - www.aidworkers.net This practical site gives advice on finding your firstjob,aswellashighlightingopeningsforaidpractitioners Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) – www.abv.org.au ABVs areexperts in their fields who share their work skills to help build up micro, small and medium sized businesses in the developing countries of SE Asia and the Pacific

Australian Development Gateway (ADG) – www.developmentgateway.com.au Jobs both in Australia and overseas can be found under ‘Tenders and Jobs’, andthengoingtoSearchJobVacancies’

Australian Red Cross (ARC) National Community Development Volunteer (CDV) program - [email protected] Anexcitingandchallengingnewprogram which involves volunteers helping asylum seekers engage with their new communities.

Australian Volunteers International (AVI) - www.australianvolunteers.com. Mostassignmentsarefor2years,althoughtherearelimitedpositionsforalesserperiod. Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) Program - http://www.ayad.com.au This program places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on assignments up to 12 months in developing countries around Asia/Pacific

Bankers without Borders - http://www.grameenfoundation.org/take-action/volunteer BankerswithoutBorders®isGrameenFoundation’svolunteerprogramthatconnectsindi-viduals and companies with opportunities to mobilize their skill sets and use their industry expertise to offer Grameen Foundation innovative solutions to help break the cycle of poverty.

Careers without Borders - www.careerswithoutborders.com. The first fully inter-active website devoted to employment needs in the development sector

Conservation Volunteers – www.conservationvolunteers.com.auConservationVolunteersisAustralia’sleadingpracticalconservationorganization,withvolunteersinvolvedinthepracti-calconservationprojectsforthebettermentoftheAustralianenvironment.

DevelopmentAID – www.developmentAID.org The one-stop-information-shop for the devel-opmental sector, DevelopmentAid.org is a membership organization that brings together information for developmental professionals, NGOs, consultancy firms and donors.

The Development Executive Group (Devex) – www.devex.comDevexisasocialenterprisebringing efficiency to international development through recruiting and business information services

DEVJOBS - www.devjobsmail.com An internetservice thatprovides international joban-nouncements of various development fields

Dev-Zone - www.dev-zone.org/jobs This New Zealand based site includes details of a large number of humanitarian and development positions globally

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Section 1: Finding work Overseas or in Outback Australia

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Engineers without Borders (EWB) – www.ewb.org.au EWB works in partnership with develop-ing communities both within Australia and overseas, assisting them to gain access to the knowledge, resources and appropriate technologies they need to improve their livelihoods.

Ethical Jobs - www.ethicaljobs.com.au isajob-searchsiteforpeoplewhowantto“workforabetterworld”.Theylistaidanddevelopmentjobs,communityjobs,environmentaljobsandnon-profitjobsthatcontributetoamoresustainable,moreequitableworld.

Fidesco Australia – www.fidesco-international.org FIDESCO International sends volunteers to various countries throughout the world where skills are needed in the service of development projectsandotherhumanitarianactivities

GAP Australia - www.gapaustralia.org This agency offers 17-20 year olds the opportunity to live and work in another country and culture, usually the year after leaving school.

Global Health Gateway – www.globalhealthgateway.org.au The Global Health Gateway is an open network for young Australians committed to a positive future in Global Health. Under it’sWorkandVolunteeringSection,ithasaveryusefulJobNetworkssection. Humanitarian Resources International (HRI) – www.humanitarianresources.com HRI provides recruitment and training in the fields of international development and disaster relief.

Indevjobs – www.indevjobs.org Indevjobsisaleadingdevelopmentjobportalmakingjobsavailable online to the development sector professionals in India and other countries.

Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV) - www.icv.com.au ICVisanot-for-profit,non-gov-ernment organisation that links Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with skilled volunteers.ICVworksinpartnershipwithcommunitiestoprovideaccesstotheskillsandknowledge that communities request, and also recruits volunteers to complete appropriate communitydevelopmentprojects..

International Forum on Development Service – http://forum-ids.org The International FORUMonDevelopmentService(knownas“FORUM”)isthemostsignificantglobalnetworkofInternationalVolunteerCo-operationOrganisations.FORUMaimstoshareinformation,developgoodpracticeandenhanceco-operationandsupportbetweenitsMembers. JobSeeker - http://www.jobseeker.org.au JobSeeker is an Australian job portal thatspecialises in community and not-for-profit employment opportunities.

Jobs4development – www.jobs4development.com Jobs4developmenthelpsindividualsfinddevelopment jobs with NGOs, UN agencies, Consultancy firms, Charities, Multilaterals, Governments etc

Lonely Planet – www.lonelyplanet.com Note the Lonely Planet’s volunteering handbook,‘Volunteer:ATravellersGuideforMakingaDifferencearoundtheWorld’.

Médecins sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors without Borders - www.msf.org.au Recruits health professionals and logistics as volunteers for overseas humanitarian assignments

Online Volunteers - www.onlinevolunteer.org These are volunteers who offer a variety of on-lineservicesupportofoverseasprojectswithouthavingtoleavetheirhomes/communities

Oaktree Foundation - www.theoaktree.org Australia’s firstentirelyyouthrun internationalaidorganisation,Oaktree’sResearch&ProjectDevelopmentTeamoffersyoungpeoplethe opportunity to work on the development of its overseas projects through research and projectproposalcontributions.

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PALMS Australia - www.palms.org.au This Catholic agency places a large number of Global Missionparticipantsinawidevarietyofoverseascross-culturalsituations

RedR Australia – www.redr.org.au RedR Australia has a Register by which specialist personnel are selected and trained, and made available at short notice for overseas humanitarian operations.

ReliefWeb - www.reliefweb.int/vacancies This international site includes a large number of global humanitarian positions

Trans Remote - www.transremote.com.au Trans offers a recruitment and selection service dedicatedtoremoteAboriginalcommunityorganisations.Idealforjobseekerswishingtoconsolidate their skills and interests in community development within remote environments.”

Travel Alternatives - www.travelalternatives.org This Australian service aims supports young people wanting to work, travel, study or volunteer overseas

UN Volunteers Programme - www.unv.org This supports around 5,000 volunteers globally whoworkoverseasasUNVolunteersoverseas.Alsocoordinatesthewww.worldvolunteer-web.com website.

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)- www.vso.org.uk An international development charity that works through volunteers. Welcomes volunteers from an increasing range of countries, backgroundsandages.Australian&NZvolunteerscannowenrollonVSOassignmentsthroughAVI(seeabove).

Volunteering for International Development from Australia (VIDA) – www.vidavolunteers.com.au AspartoftheAusAID-fundedAustralianVolunteerProgram(AVP)–theothertwopartsbe-ingAVI/ABV,therecentlyestablishedVIDAplacesvolunteersupto36monthsinselectedoverseas locations

World Service Enquiry - www.wse.org.uk Information and advice about working and volunteering overseas in the developing world. Produces the monthly Opportunities Abroad

World Volunteer Web - www.worldvolunteerweb.org this supports the volunteer community by producing a global one-stop shop for information, resources and organisations committed to volunteerism

Youth Challenge Australia (YCA) - www.youthchallenge.com.au This program places teams of young people (age 18-30) on short-term placements of 5-12 weeks overseas. The projectsarecommunity-based,wherelocal/internationalvolunteerteamsworkonhealth,education or construction programs.

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Section 2: Useful Australian Contacts in the aid sectorAboriginal Resource & Development Services (ARDS) Inc – www.ards.com.auARDS is an indigenous not-for-profit organization, focusing in mainly on capac-ity building. It aims specifically to empower the Yolngu people of NE Arnhem Land. Aid-it Solutions – www.aid-it.com.au Aid-it aims to strengthen the Monitoring andEvaluation (M&E) and project design capabilities of a wide range of international aid organisations.

AID/WATCH – www.aidwatch.org.au A not-for-profit activist organisation monitoring and campaigning on Australian overseas aid and funding policies and programs

Asia Australia Mental Health (AAMH) – www.aamh.edu.auAAMHHealthisaconsortiumoftheUniversityofMelbourneandSt.Vincent’sHealth,andworkstosupportcommunitybased mental health reform in the Asia-Pacific region.

Asialink – www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au Asialink is Australia’s leading centre for thepromotionofpublicunderstandingofthecountriesofAsiaandofAustralia’srole inthe region. Asialink is a key provider of information, training and professional networks.

Asia Pacific Civilian Military Centre of Excellence (APCMCOE) - www.civmilcoe.gov.au TheAsia PacificCivil-MilitaryCentreof Excellence is awhole-of-government initiative to improve Australia’s effectiveness in civil-military collaboration for conflict and disaster management overseas.

Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) – www.ausaid.gov.au AusAID is responsible for the management of the official Australian Government Overseas Aid Program.

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) – www.aciar.gov.au MobilisesAustralia’s research capacity tohelp solveagricultural problems indevelopingcountries.

Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) – www.acfonline.org.au The Australian Conservation Foundation is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians.

Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) - www.acfid.asn.au ACFID is an independent national association of Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development.

Australian Development Gateway (ADG) – www.developmentgateway.com.au A knowledge-sharing website supporting people working to reduce poverty, and promotesustainability.Itincludesinformationon16sectorsincludingAgriculture;Conflict& Fragility ; Practice/Effectiveness; Disability Inclusive Development; Disaster Manage-ment; Economics; Education; Enterprise Development; Environment; Gender Equality; Governance;Health;HIV/AIDS;Infrastructure;KnowledgeSharing;Water&Sanitation

Australian Disability & Development Consortium (ADDC) – www.addc.org.au ADDCisanAustralianbased,internationalnetworkfocusingattention,expertiseandactionon disability issues in developing countries.

Australian Overseas Non Government Organisations (NGOs). - There are scores of these operatingoutofAustralia.MostaremembersofACFIDwebsite(www.acfid.asn.au),andcanbeaccessedunderACFID’s‘MemberDirectory’.

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Australian Pacific Islands Disability Support (APIDS) – www.apids.org APIDS acts as a broker between organisations and individuals in Australia who wish to support people with disabilitiesanddisabledpeoples’organisationsinthePacific.

Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) - www.aspi.org.au The ASPI is designed to help Australia understand better the strategic choices facing it, and help government make better-informed decisions

Bank of IDEAS – www.bankofideas.com.au The Bank of I.D.E.A.S. is motivated by the development of healthy, inclusive, sustainable and enterprising communities and local economies;andtheactiveparticipationandleadershipbyyoungmenandwomeninthecreationofsuchcommunities&economies.

Beasley Intercultural - www.intercultural.com.au An intercultural training and consultancy company which prepares individuals and teams for development work in cross-cultural contexts.Producesaregularnewsletter‘InterculturalEssentials’.

Brisbane Development Circle (BDC) – www.thedevelopmentcircle.com.au The purpose of the BDC is to create a platform for the Brisbane based development community to share ideas,explorepotentialcollaboration,anddiscusstopicaldevelopmentissues.

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) – www.bom.gov.au Offers a range of useful water, climate, hydrology,oceanandmarineservices,aswellasextrainformationrelatingtoAustralia’sWater&Landetc.

Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) – www.bushfirecrc.com The Bushfire CRC in 2003 was established in 2003 by the fire and land management agencies and research partnerstomovetowardsabetterunderstandingofthecomplexsocial,economicanden-vironmental aspects of bushfires.

Business for Millennium Development – http://b4md.org B4md promotes businessopportunitiesbyaligningcorebusinesswiththeMillenniumDevelopmentGoals(MDGs),whichin turn are designed to eliminate global poverty.

Cape York Institute for Policy & Leadership – www.cyi.org.au The Cape York Institute was establishedinJuly2004asanindependentpolicyandleadershiporganisation.Itchampionsreform in Indigenous economic and social policies, and supports the development of cur-rent and future Cape York leaders. It is focused on issues in Cape York but aims to have a national influence.

CBM-Nossal Institute Partnership in Disability and Development – [email protected] This is a partnership which aims to build capacity, policies and systems of both disability and development stakeholders to facilitate disability-inclusive development practice and research. Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) – www.icat.org.au CAT works to secure sustainable livelihoods for indigenous communities through appropriate technology. Includes Bushlight, aninnovativerenewableenergyprojectsupportingremoteindigenouscommunities.

Central Land Council (CLC) – www.clc.org.au The CLC carries out community development projectsprimarilywithroyalties/rentspaidunderlanduseagreementstoAboriginalpeople.TheCouncil’sCDUnitisresponsibleforarangeofsuchprojectsacrossthesouthernpartof the Northern Territory.

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) – www.cafaustralia.org The CAF works with business, government, and the not-for-profit sector to develop corporate community investment strategies.

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Childwise – www.childwise.net A not-for-profit organisation working to end the sexualexploitationandabuseofchildreninAustraliaandbeyond.

Clay International Partners- www.claypartners.com Clay International Partners is a small, personalised consultancy that provides services and advice on how to develop new approaches, tools and local teams to support community efforts to realize sustainable community development.

Climate Commission – www.climatecommission.gov.au The Climate Commission is an inde-pendent body set up to provide reliable and authoritative source of information on climate change, and help inform the debate on this issue of national significance.

ClimateWorks Australia - www.climateworksaustralia.com ClimateWorks Australia, a partnership between TheMyer Foundation andMonashUniversity, is a new non-profit organisation that provides practical solutions dedicated to a sustainable and prosperous low carbon society.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) - www.csiro.org.auTheCSIROisAustralia’snationalscienceagencyandoneofthelargestandmostdiverseresearch agencies in the world. National Research Flagships, using large-scale, long-term, multidisciplinary science, help address Australia’s major national challenges and opportunities.

Community Indicators Victoria (CIV) – www.communityindicators.net.au Community IndicatorsVictoriaaimstosupportthedevelopmentanduseoflocalcommunitywellbe-ing indicators in Victoria, Australia, with the purpose of improving citizen engagement, community planning and policy making.

Community.gov.au – www.community.gov.au An online portal that provides relevant up to date information for Australian communities and community groups.

Cross Cultural Consultants (CCC) – www.cccnt.com.au Cross Cultural Consultants are specialists in the area of Australian indigenous cross cultural training, community engagement and development.

Cross Cultural Consultants International Development (CCCID) – www.cccid.com.au CCCID provides participatory training and capacity building services to strengthen individu-als’andorganisations’crossculturalcompetencyforworkininternationaldevelopmentandculturally diverse settings.

Department of Climate Change – www.climatechange.gov.au An Australian Government departmentwhosemandate includesreducinggreenhousepollution inAustralia;workingwiththeinternationalcommunitytodevelopaglobalresponse;andpreparingfortheclimatechange that cannot be avoided.

DevDAS - www.devdas.com.au DevDAS is committed to making designs work. It aims to deliverexcellentdesign,adviceandsolutionsforinitiativesmakingapositivechangetolivesin developing nations.

The Edmund Rice Institute, Freemantle – www.erisj.org.au The Institute builds community commitmentandskillsforsocialjusticeandhumanrights,byinvolvementinawholerangeof practical initiatives.

Emergency Architects Australia (EAA) – www.emergencyarchitects.org.au EAA is a not for profit organisation that helps to rebuild lives and support local disaster-affected communities in Australasia and the Pacific region.

Emergency Management Australia (EMA) – www.ema.gov.au Provides national leadership in the development of risk reduction and disaster management strategies throughout the country.

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Enhance TV – www.enhancetv.com.auEnhanceTVisauniquewebresourceandon-linestore for Australian educators, licensed to sell copies of programs broadcast on television. TheseincludeclassicssuchasStorylineAustralia:MakingTenCanoes;Tsunami:WaveofDisaster;EastWest101etc

Evaluation Toolbox – www.evaluationtoolbox.net.au Thetoolboxaimstoprovideaone-stop-sitefortheevaluationofcommunitysustainabilityengagementprojectsthataimtochange household behaviour.

Food Security Network – www.foodsecurity.vlga.org.au Supports Victorian State localgovernments and other stakeholders who are working towards improving access to healthy food and food security for all residents and visitors.

The Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC) – www.fdc.org.au The FDC is an independent, not-for-profit international development organisation. Through alliances and partnerships, FDC undertakes a range of initiatives which seek to improve the lives of poor people in developing countries.

Geoscience Australia – www.ga.gov.au Australia’snationalgeologicalsurveydealingwithgeological, geophysical and geo-hazard mapping of the continent. It includes a range of scientific activities, including natural hazard risk and impact analysis, and this part of the websiteissupportedbyEmergencyManagementAustralia(EMA–seewww.ema.gov.au)

Global Education – www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au This website, initiated and funded by AusAID, aims to improve the amount and quality of global education taught in Australian primary and secondary schools

Global Health Gateway – www.globalhealthgateway.org.au The Global Health Gateway is an open network for young Australians committed to a positive future in Global Health. Here you’llfindaCalendarofGlobalHealthevents;aForumforyoutojoindiscussion,FunStuffto delve into, plus loads more Global Health Resources.

Habitat for Humanity (HfH) – www.habitat.org.au A not-for-profit housing organisation which builds simple, affordable houses in partnership with low income families

Humanitarian Crisis Hub – www.crisishub.org.au The Humanitarian Crisis Hub assists refugees, migrants and community (often diaspora) groups to carry out campaigning, awareness raising, and advocacy initiatives that promote human rights of people living in overseas war and conflict situations.

International River Foundation (IRF) – www.riverfoundation.org.au The IRF, established by the Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council ands others, has innovative schemes with objectivestoprotecttheworld’sriversforfuturegenerations.

The Listening Project – www.thelisteningproject.net TheListeningProjectisaprogramofresearch collaboration that has brought together Australian cultural and media scholars, practitionersandactivistsinterestedinthethemeof‘listening’,anemerginginternationalfocusinMediaStudiesandcitizens’mediainterventions.

Little Fish – www.littlefish.com.au A private community development company, working particularly in Outback Australia, that focuses on governance training and building strong financial management skills.

Lowy Institute for International Policy – www.lowyinstitute.org An independent, non-partisan think tank which conducts original, policy-relevant research about international political, strategic and economic issues from an Australian perspective.

Make Poverty History – www.makepovertyhistory.com.au Brings together a cross-section of organisations, faith groups and celebrities committed to initiate positive global change.

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Mandala Foundation – www.mandalafoundation.org.au The mission of the MandalaFoundation is to strengthen humanitarian action through the psychosocial support of staff,projects&managementsystems.Itsprincipalactivityistopromotetheprevention, mitigation and treatment of stress in humanitarian aid and development staff.

Micah Challenge - www.micahchallenge.org.au Part of a global campaign to mobilise Christians to raise a prophetic and powerful voice for and with the poor. Looks at the challengeofachievingtheMillenniumDevelopmentGoals.

Mission Travel Group – www.missiontravel.com.au Mission travel groupwasestablishedto provide value priced airfares and holistic professional travel services to Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) and individuals.

Motivation Australia – www.motivation.org.au Motivation Australia works with localorganisations to enhance the quality of life of people with mobility disabilities in the Asia Pacific region with a focus on appropriate wheelchair provision and peer to peer training.

Natural Resource Management Board (NT) – www.territorynrm.org.au Territory Natural ResourceManagement(TNRM)isanincorporatedassociationandoneofthe56regionalNRMorganisationsacrossAustralia.

New Internationalist – www.newint.com.auAmonthlyjournalreportingonissuesofworldpoverty and inequality. Offers a comprehensive Global Learning Guide, which includes excellentpublicationssuchastheannualWorldGuide.

Nossal Institute of Global Health – www.ni.unimelb.edu.au The Nossal Institute for Global Health was established to enhance global health, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.

Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE) – www.ode.ausaid.gov.au The AusAID ODE monitors the quality and evaluates the impact of the Australian government aid program. It seeks to report on the effectiveness of Australian aid and identify areas where effectiveness could be improved.

Opportunity International (OI) – www.opportunity.org.au A global leader providing microfinanceandmicro-enterprisedevelopment(MED)servicestothepoor

Our Community – www.ourcommunity.com.au This organisation provides useful advice and resources relating to supporting community groups throughout Australia.

People in Aid – www.peopleinaid.org Melbournenowhoststhe‘EastAsia-Pacific’hubofthe People in Aid network of agencies, which is committed to improving the quality of human resource management in the relief and development sector.

Pro Bono Guide to Giving – www.probonoaustralia.com.au This is the Australian Directory for Not for Profit Organisations.

Project Management Institute (PMI) – www.pmichapters-australia.org.au PMIistheleadingglobalassociationfortheprojectmanagementprofession.Sinceitsfoundingin1969,ithasbeenattheforefrontofworkingwithbusinesstocreateprojectmanagementstandardsandtechniques that work.

Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) – www.refugeecouncil.org.au This is an Australian non-profit peak organisation providing information on and advocacy for refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia

Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) – www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org An informal group of concerned citizens working hard to support the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia

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SBS - www.sbs.com.au Provides breaking international and Australian news; in-depthstories;andspecialfeaturesanddocumentaries.

Sight Magazine - www.sightmagazine.com.au An online magazine covering Australian and international news and current affairs from a Christian perspective.

Sydney Development Circle - www.sdc.groupsite.com/main/summary A mentoring and network group open to anyone interested in international aid, and community development at local, regional and global levels.

Smart Traveller - www.smartraveller.gov.au A government website which gives practical advice to Australians living, working or travelling overseas

TorqAid – www.torqaid.com TorqAid is a development consultancy, operating both in Australiaandoverseas,whichspecializesindisasterriskmanagement(DRM),projectman-agement, and training. Facilitates two accredited workshops at postgraduate level, namely DRMandParticipatoryProjectManagement(PPM).ProducesthemonthlyAARTG.

WaterAid – www.wateraid.org.au AnNGOdedicatedexclusivelytotheprovisionofsafedomesticwater,sanitationandhygieneeducationtotheworld’spoorestpeople

WWF-Australia – www.wwf.org.au WWF-Australia is part of the WWF International Network, theworld’s largestandmostexperienced independentconservationorganisation,whosepurpose is to stop the degradation of the planets natural environment, and whose vision is to build a future where people live in harmony with nature.

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Section 3: Useful Overseas or International ContactsAdvocates for International Development – www.a4id.org A4id facilitates free legalassistance to civil society, developing country governments, social enterprise and bar associations,tohelpachievetheUNMillenniumDevelopmentGoals(MDGs).

Africa Humanitarian Action (AHA) – www.africahumanitarian.org An independent non-profit African agency whose purpose is to provide humanitarian and sustainable development assistance and services to communities throughout Africa affected by crises, instability or disaster.

African Monitor - www.africanmonitor.org An independent African body which acts monitorsdevelopmentfundingcommitments;promotesdeliveryandimpactatgrassrootslevel;andbringsstrongadditionalAfricanvoicestothedevelopmentagenda

Aid Workers Security Database – www.aidworkersecurity.org The Aid Worker Security Da-tabase(AWSD)isaprojectofHumanitarianOutcomes–www.humanitarianoutcomes.org.TheAWSDrecordsmajorincidentsofviolenceagainstaidworkers,withincidentreportsfrom1997 through the present.

AlertNet - www.alertnet.org Run by the Reuters Foundation this is an internet service for the relief community and anyone interested in the work of aid agencies

Al Jazeera English – http://english.aljazeera.net/EnglishA24hourEnglish-languagenewsandcurrentaffairsTVchannelheadquarteredinDoha,Qatar.

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) – www.southasiadisasters.net A practical community-based action research, action planning and action advocacy organi-sation, primarily focussing in on disaster risk mitigation.

ALNAP - www.alnap.org ALNAP works to improve humanitarian performance through learning and accountability. It is a unique sector-wide network which brings together the majoractorsinvolvedininternationalresponsestoconflictsandnaturaldisasters

Amnesty International (AI) – www.amnesty.org A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights. Produces the annual Amnesty International Report.

Architecture for Humanity – www.architectureforhumanity.org A non-profit organisation that promotes architectural designs and solutions to tackle global, social and humanitarian crises

Asian Development Bank (ADB) – www.adb.org A multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific. Produces an Annual Report, as well as a wide range of useful reviews and publications.

Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) – www.adpc.net A regional resource centre, based in Thailand, working towards disaster reduction for safer communities and sustain-able development

Asian Disaster Reduction Centre (ADRC) – www.adrc.asiaTheADRC,establishedinKobe,Japan,hasamissiontoenhancedisasterresilienceofthemembercountries,tobuildsafecommunities, and to create a society where sustainable development is possible

Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN) – www.adrrn.net With over 30 members,its’aimistopromotecoordination,informationsharingandcollaborationamongNGOs and other stakeholders for effective and efficient disaster reduction and response in the Asia-Pacific region Se

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Assets-based Community Development (ABCD) Institute – www.northwestern.edu/ipr/abcd.html This focuses in on approaches which build on communities assets and strengths, rather than their needs and deficits.

Australian Indonesian Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) – www.aifdr.org The Australia-Indonesia facility was launched in July 2010 to demonstrate the strong relationship shared by both countries, and their united commitment to better prepare for and respond to natural disasters in Indonesia

Avaaz – www.avaaz.org An independent not-for-profit organization that works to ensure thattheviewsandvaluesoftheworld’speopleinformglobaldecision-making.

Banking with the Poor Network (BWTP) – www.bwtp.org A network of some 30 NGOs, microfinance institutions, commercial and central banks from 8 countries in Asia.

Basic Needs – www.basicneeds.org BasicNeeds believes that mental health is a right, not a privilege. BasicNeeds transforms lives by working with mentally ill people so that together, we can build a world that mentally ill people feel proud to live in.

Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre (BUHRC) – www.benfieldhrc.org With over fifty researchers andpractitioners, BenfieldUCLHazardResearchCentre is Europe’s leadingmultidisciplinary academic hazard research centre.

BBC - www.bbc.co.uk Not only has the latest news updates, but also contains in-depth coverageofkeycurrentglobalmajorevents.

Care Climate Change – www.careclimatechange.org CARE International is collaboratingwith governments, private sector institutions, civil society organisations and others to address the challenge of climate change. Recently produced a Report on the Humanitarian Implications of Climate Change

Center for Disease Control (CDC) – www.cdc.gov This US agency gives advice to WHO and other international organisations on specific health issues globally. Currently (for example)ithasanexcellentresourcebaseonAvianInfluenzaH5NI(BirdFlu).

Centre for Humanitarian Psychology - www.humanitarian-psy.org An international organisation whose aim is to provide psychological support to humanitarian workers in the field.

Center for International Cooperation (CIC) – www.cic.nyu.edu The Center of Interna-tional Cooperation (CIC) works to enhance international responses to humanitarian crises and global security threats through applied research and direct engagement with multilateral institutions and other stakeholders.

Chatham House (Royal Institute of International affairs – RIIA) – www.chathamhouse.org.uk Oneoftheworld’sleadingorganisationsfortheanalysisofinternationalaffairs.

Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS) – www.ccafs.cgiar.org The CCAFS is a 10-year research initiative launched by the Consultative Group on Interna-tional Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the Earth System Science Partnership (ESSO). It seekstoovercomethethreatstoagricultureandfoodsecurityinachangingclimate,explor-ingnewwaysofhelpingvulnerableruralcommunitiesadjusttoglobalchangesinclimate.

The Climate Institute – www.climate.org Works to protect the balance between climate and lifeonearthbyfacilitatingthedialogueamongscientists,policymakers,businessexecutivesand others.

Climate Works – www.climateworks.org An international philanthropic network dedicated to achieving low-carbon prosperity.

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Community Empowerment – www.scn.org/cmp Practical ways of strengthening communi-ties by raising capacity in low income neighbourhoods

Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) – www.nepad-caadp.net. AprogramoftheNewPartnershipforAfrica’sDevelopment(NEPAD),CAAPDistheAfricanowned and led initiative designed to increase agricultural production throughout the continent.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) – www.cgiar.org CGIAR is a strategic alliance of members, partners and international agricultural centres that mobilizes science to benefit the poor.

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) – www.cgap.org CGAP is an independent policy andresearchcenterdedicatedtoadvancingfinancialaccessfortheworld’spoor.Housedatthe World Bank, CGAP provides market intelligence, promotes standards, develops innova-tive solutions and offers advisory services to governments, microfinance providers, donors, and investors.

Copenhagen Consensus Center – www.copenhagenconsensus.com The Copenhagen Con-sensus Center is a think-tank based in Denmark that tells governments and philanthropists about the best ways to spend aid and development money.

Council for International Development (CID) – www.cid.org.nz The peak coordinating body for over60NewZealanddevelopmentNGOs,CIDworkstopromotemoreeffectivehighqualityinternational development programs

Council of Women World Leaders – www.cwwl.org A network of current and former womenpresidents and prime ministers, whose mission is to mobilize the highest-level women lead-ers globally for collective action on issues of critical importance to women and equitable development.

CRID (Regional Disaster Information Centre for Latin America & the Caribbean) – www.cridor.cr CRIDwasestablishedbysixorganisationsinLatinAmericaandtheCaribbeantoconsolidateand disseminate disaster related material throughout that region.

DARA – www.daraint.org DARA is an independent organization committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of aid for vulnerable populations suffering from conflict, disasters andclimatechange.ItspublicationsincludetheAnnualHumanitarianResponseIndex.

Demos – www.demos.co.uk Demos is a think-tank focused on power and politics. It searches forandcommunicatesideastogivepeoplemorepowertoshapetheirownlives.Demos’vision is a democracy of free citizens, with an equal stake in society.

The Development Executive Group (Devex) – www.devex.comDevex isa social enterprisebringing efficiency to international development through recruiting and business information services

DevNet – www.devnet.org.nz The Aotearoa New Zealand Development Studies Network (DevNet) which links people and organisations in New Zealand involved and interested in development matters.

Development Initiatives – www.devint.org An independent organisation engaged in research and consultancy on aid, development, poverty reduction and NGO/Government donor relations

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Earthscan - www.earthscan.co.uk EarthscanisrecognisedastheUK’sleadingpublisherofbooks on environment and sustainable development.

ELD Training – www.eldtraining.com Based primarily in South/SE Asia, ELD training provides practical training and consultancy services to development organisations world-wide.ProducesusefultoolkitsonReportingSkillsandProfessionalWriting;ProposalWriting;and Case Study Writing.

Eldis – www.eldis.org Funded by Scandinavian government sources, Eldis is a gateway to information on development issues, providing free and easy access to wide range of high quality online resources.

Emergency Capacity Building (ECB) Project - www.ecbproject.org The ECB Projectwas launched in 2005 to improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of the disaster and emergency response work within the humanitarian community.

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) – www.ennonline.net This aims to improve the effectiveness of emergency food and nutrition interventions, by encouraging greater dialogue and institutional memory between field workers, researchers and academics.

Energy for All – www.energyforall.info The Energy For All Partnership, involving key stake-holders from business, finance, government, and NGOs s aims to provide access to energy to 100 million people in Asia and the Pacific region by 2015. The Partnership was formed specificallytobuildplatformsforcooperation,exchange,innovation,andprojectdevelop-ment in this area.

Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) - www.fews.net A USAID-funded initiative that monitors and reports on food security conditions within 20 African countries, as well as some others.

Feinstein International Center (FIC) – https://wikis.uit.tufts.edu/confluence/display/FIC/About+Us The Center develops and promotes operational and policy responses to protect and strengthen the lives and livelihoods of people living in crisis-affected and marginalised com-munities. ItspublicationsincludeHumanitarianAgenda(HA)Updates,MajorReportsandCountry Studies.

Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) – www.fao.org A specialised UN agency focusing in on agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. Produces Annual State ofFoodandAgriculture(SOFA);StateofFoodInsecurityintheWorld(SOFI);StateofWorldFisheriesandAquaculture(SOFIA);SateofWorldForests(SOFA);andStateofAgriculturalCommoditiesMarkets(SOCO)Reports.

Forced Migration Online (FMO) - www.forcedmigration.org Provides instant access to a wide variety of resources dealing with the situation of forced migration worldwide.

Forced Migration Review (FMR) – www.fmreview.org TheFMRispublishedthreetimesayearinEnglish,Arabic,SpanishandFrenchbytheRefugeeStudiesCentreinOxford.Itisavailable free of charge in print and online, and since its launched in 1987 has gained a global reputation as the most widely read publication on refugee and internal displacement issues.

Freedom House – www.freedomhouse.org Freedom House is an independent watchdog organizationthatsupportstheexpansionoffreedomaroundtheworld.FreedomHouse’sfour annual surveys, Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads are available in their entirety on the Internet, along with numer-ous special reports.

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The Fritz Institute - www.fritzinstitute.org Aims to strengthen humanitarian relief infrastructuresbythemobilisationoflogisticsandtechnicalexpertisefromthecorporateand academic sectors

GapMinder – www.gapminder.org Unveiling the beauty of statistics for a fact based world view.

Gates Foundation – www.gatesfoundation.org TheBillandMelindaGatesFoundationisdedicated to bringing innovations in health and learning to the global community.

Gender and Disaster Network (GDN) - www.gdnonline.org A vibrant online community of researchers and practitioners, working towards the gendering of disaster risk reduction.

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development - www.genevadeclaration.org TheGenevaDeclarationonArmedViolenceandDevelopmentpromotessustainablesecurityby taking action to reduce armed violence and its effects. Produces the Global Burden of Armed violence Report.

Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - www.gain.orgGAIN’smissionistoreducemalnutrition through food fortification and other sustainable strategies, aimed at improving the health and nutrition of populations at risk.

Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) – www.gdln.org The GDLN uses distance learning to facilitate interactive, cost-effective learning and knowledge-sharing for sustainable development and poverty reduction.

Global Development Network (GDN) – www.gdnet.org A global network of research and policy institutes working together to address the problems of national and regional develop-ment. The Pacific, Australia and NZ chapter of this is known as the Oceania Development Network (ODN).

Global Humanitarian Forum (GHF) – www.ghf-ge.org Formed in 2007, and whose President is Kofi Anan, theGHF is an independent and impartial global platform, where different members of the global society can collaborate in order to overcome key humanitarian concerns.

Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction (GFDRR) – www.gfdrr.org is a partnership of 36countriesand6internationalorganizationscommittedtohelpingdevelopingcountriesreduce their vulnerability to natural hazards and adapt to climate change.

Global Focus Aotearoa – www.globalfocus.org.nz This is the new name for Dev-Zone and the Global Education Centre. It provides both Information Services for both NGOs and development practitioners, and Education Services for teachers/educators, community/youth workers, and young people.

The Global Fund - www.theglobalfund.org The Global Fund was created to finance a dramatic turn-around in the global fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

Global Water Intelligence – www.globalwaterintel.com Global Water Intelligence is a leader in high-value business information for the water industry. It publishes a variety of well-researched reports each year, and runs an annual conference which deals with themes of water finance and sustainability.

Global Witness - www.globalwitness.org Global Witness investigates and campaigns to prevent natural resourced-related conflict and corruption.

Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) – www.goodhumanitariandonorship.org The GHD initiative provides a forum for donors to discuss good practice in funding humanitarian assistance and other shared concerns.Se

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Google Earth – http://earth.google.comOffersmapsandsatelliteimagesforcomplexorpinpointedregionalsearches–idealforaid-relatedprogramsandprojects.

Google Maps – http://maps.google.com Offers a global map service that permits you to produce maps from macro to micro scales.

The Grameen Foundation – www.grameenfoundation.org The Grameen Foundation’sintended outcome is to see poor people, especially the poorest and those living in harder to reach areas, have access to microfinance and technology and as a result of access to these services, and move themselves out of poverty.

Groupe URD – www.urd.org Groupe URD is a French-based research, evaluation and train-ing institute, supporting the humanitarian and post-crisis sectors in research, training and evaluation.

Guardian Weekly – www.guardianweekly.com A weekly newspaper combining the best articlesonoverseaseventsfromtheGuardian/Observer(UK),WashingtonPost(US)and LeMonde(France).

Handicap International (HI) – www.handicap-international.org.uk An international NGO working alongside people with disabilities, offering them assistance and support in their efforts to become self-reliant.

Help Age International - www.helpage.org A global network of not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged older people.

Human Rights Watch - www.hrw.orgAnindependentNGOwhichdefendspeople’shumanrights around the world.

Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP-I) – www.hapinternational.org A partnership of member agencies that share a commitment to make humanitarian ac-tionmore accountable to intended beneficiaries. At its heart are seven ‘Principles of Accountability’.

Humanitarian Early Warning Service - www.hewsweb.org A service of the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC), which provides a global multi-hazard watch service to support humanitarian preparedness initiatives.

Humanitarian Information Centres (HIC) – http://humanitarianinfo.org HICs support the coordination of humanitarian assistance through the provision of information products and services.

Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) – www.humanitarianinnovation.org The Humanitar-ian Innovation Fund supports organisations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative solutions to the challenges facing operational agencies in the delivery of effective humanitarian aid.

Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) – www.odi.org.uk/hpg/Oneof theworld’s leadingteams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian policy issues, whose publications include Disasters, HPG Reports and HPG Briefings

Humanitarian Practice Network (HPN) – www.odihpn.org Produces three types of specialist publications for the humanitarian community, namelyHumanitarian Exchange,Network Papers and Good Practice Reviews.

Id21 – www.id21.org One of a family of knowledge services from IDS, id21 communicates development research to policy makers and practitioners worldwide. Special issues include HIV/AIDSinRuralAreas;andAccessforDisabledPeople.Se

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The Impact Alliance - www.impactalliance.org.eu.en.php The first global capacity buildingnetwork committed to bringing know-how from hundreds pf leading edge organisations work-ing in this sector.

Institute of Development Studies (IDS) – www.ids.ac.uk The IDS (Global knowledge for GlobalChange)isaleadingglobalcharityfocusinginoninternationaldevelopmentresearch;teaching&communications. Integrated Approaches to Participatory Development – www.iapad.org A practical Asian-based website covering a range of participatory tools, particularly Participative Geographical Information Systems (PGIS), and Participative Three dimensional Modelling(P3DM).

Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) – www.irinnews.orgAspartoftheUN’sOffice for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), IRIN provides up-to-date news andinformationonthemaincrisissituationsinsub-SaharanAfrica,AsiaandtheMiddleEast

Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) – www.ineesite.org An open global network of key stakeholders working together to ensure the right to education in emergenciesandpost-crisisreconstruction.RecentlydevelopeddraftMinimumStandardsfor Education in Emergencies, Chronic Crises, and Early Reconstruction

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) – www.humanitarianinfo.org/iasc The primary mechanism for inter-agency coordination of humanitarian assistance. It is a unique forum involving the key UN and non-UN humanitarian partners

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – www.ipcc.ch The IPCC is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change. Its current fifth assesment report (AR5) is now underway.

Interhealth - www.interhealth.org.uk A medical charity for those travelling and workingoverseas. It offers health advice; medical screening; psychological health services; occupationalhealth;andwork-lifebalancereviews.

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – www.icrc.orgICRC’smissionistoprotect the lives and dignity of victims of war/international violence, by the provision of appropriate assistance.

International Council for Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) – www.icva.ch A global networkof NGOs focusing on information exchange and advocacy efforts relating primarily to humanitarian affairs and refugee issues.

International Crisis Group (ICG) – www.crisisweb.org An independent organisation providing high quality background research, publications and now also the monthly Crisis Watch.

International Development Resource Centre (IDRC) – www.idrc.ca A Canadian Crown corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

International Energy Agency (IEA) – www.iea.org The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 28 member countries and beyond. It produces the Annual World Energy Outlook - http://www.worldenergyoutlook.org/

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – www.ifrc.org Theworld’slargesthumanitarianorganisation,with178memberNationalSocieties.

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) – www.ifpri.org One of the CGIAR centres,IFPRI’smissionistoprovidepolicysolutionsthatworktocounteractglobalhungerand malnutrition. Produces a wide range of useful publications including the Annual Global HungerIndex.

International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD) – www.ifrtd.org A global network which aims to overcome the physical, economic and social isolation of the rural poor by improving their accessibility to appropriate rural transport systems.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) - www.ifad.org IFAD focuses on agriculture and rural development, and is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency, dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries

International Health Exchange (IHE) – www.ihe.org.uk Contributes to improvements in health care in the south by the recruitment, training and information of and for health professionals.

International HIV/AIDS Alliance - www.aidsalliance.org The InternationalHIV/AIDSAlli-ance (the Alliance) is a global partnership of over 30 nationally-based linking organisations, working to support community action on AIDS in developing countries. Has some great community development resources.

International Human Rights Lexicon – www.internationalhumanrightslexicon.org Provides a wonderfulcompilationofhumanrightstreaties,judgementsandotherdocuments

International Institute for Disaster Risk Management (IDRM) – www.idrmhome.org A research and training institute, based in the Philippines, involved in disaster risk reduction through the Asia and Pacific regions

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) – www.iied.org Independent , non-profit organisation promoting sustainable patterns of world development through research, policy studies, networking and knowledge dissemination. Produces quarterlyjournalParticipation,Learning&Action.

International Labor Organisation (ILO) - www.ilo.org The UN specialised agency seeking thepromotionofsocial justiceand internationally recognisedhumanand labour rights.Produces a number of useful publications including the Annual World of Work Report.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) – www.imf.org 184 member organization workingto foster improvedglobalmonetary cooperation; secure financial stability; facilitationof international trade; promotionof highemployment, and sustainable growthandpovertyreduction.Producesthesix-monthlyWorldEconomicOutlook(WEO).

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) – www.iom.int Working with its partners, IOMhasbecomethe leading internationalorganisation toprovidehumaneresponses tomigration challenges.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) – www.iwmi.cgiar.org One of 15 international research centres, the IWMI (whose HQ is based in Sri Lanka), focuses on research to improve the management of land and water resources for food, livelihoods and nature.

INTRAC – www.intrac.org Supports other NGOs in improving civil society performance by exploringpolicyissues,andbystrengtheningmanagementandorganisationaleffectiveness.Se

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JISC Mail - https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=natural-hazards-disastersA multi-disciplinary discussion group on natural hazards and disasters, cover-ing socio-economic, psychological, organizational, scientific and technical aspects. Knowledge Management for Development (KM4DEV) - http://open.bellanet.org/km A CIDA-funded initiative to create a community of KM practitioners within the field of international development

Learning for International NGOs (LINGOs) – www.lingos.org LINGOs is a consortium of over 40 internationalhumanitarianrelief,development,conservationandhealthorganizationsthatsharelearningresourcesandexperiences

Livelihoods Connect - www.livelihoods.orgDfiD’slearningplatformforcreatingsustainablelivelihoodstoeliminatepoverty.MaterialincludestheveryusefulSustainableLivelihoodsGuidance Sheets.

Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) – www.livestock-emergency.net LEGS is being developed as international guidelines and standards for the design, implementation and assessment of livestock interventions to assist people affected by humanitarian crises.

Lonely Planet – www.lonelyplanet.com An international publisher of travel information in print and on-line. Publications include travel guide books, phrase books, activity guides and maps.

MandE News – www.mande.co.uk AusefulpracticalsitecoveringawholerangeofMonitoringandEvaluation(M&E)methods,tools,systems,approachesandinnovations

MANGO - www.mango.org.uk An agency designed to help NGOs strengthen their financial management skills by providing specialist training, financial staff, and a range of free tools and guides.

MapAction - www.mapaction.org An UK-based charity that provides rapid responsemapping services in disaster areas and development programmes.

Micah Network – http://en.micahnetwork.org A group of 300 Christian networks, development and justice organisations from 75 countries, this including a strong representation from Southern-based agencies.

Microfinance Pasifika Natwork – www.microfinance-pasifika.org An alliance of institutions committed to improving the quality of life of economically disadvantaged people in the Pacific through inclusive and sustainable micro-finance services such as savings, credit, remittance, payment services and insurance.

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – www.un.org/millenniumgoals TheeightMDGs–whichrangefromhalvingextremepovertytohaltingthespreadofHIV/AIDSandprovidinguniversal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by alltheworld’scountriesandalltheworld’sleadingdevelopmentinstitutions

The Munich Re Group - www.munichre.com One of the world’s largest re-insurancecompanies,thisproducestheannual‘TopicsGeo–AnnualReview’,whichgivesananalysisof the previous years global disasters.

Nations online Maps – www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/maps.htm A fast overview to maps aroundtheworld;worldgeography;andlinkstoreferencemapsandmaprelatedsites

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Non-profit Knowledge Initiative (NPOKI) - www.npoki.org NPOKI is a collaboration ofinternational health organizations, funders, partners, and in-country nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) at the forefront of providing access to safe and affordable health services globally

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - www.oecd.org Formorethan40years,OECD(nowwith30members),hasbeenoneoftheworlds’largestand most reliable sources of comparable statistics, and comparable economic and social data.

Overseas Development Institute (ODI) – www.odi.org.uk A leading think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Produces a wide range of regular and useful publications including an e-newsletter.

OXFAM’s GROW Campaign – www.oxfam.org/grow ThisisOXFAM’slargestevercampaign(started1stJune2011),whichcoversthemulti-facetedchallengesforafuturewhereevery-one on the planet always has enough to eat. .

The Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC)- www.sopac.org SOPAC supports the development work of the Pacific Islands by involvement in three practicalsectors,namelyOceans&Islands;Water&Sanitation;andDisasterManagement.

Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) – www.paho.org An international public health agency with strong roots on both development and humanitarian assistance. Publications includesdisastersnewsletter‘PreparednessandMitigationintheAmericas’

Participatory Learning & Action (PLA) – www.planotes.org Aimed at newcomers and experienced practitioners alike, Participatory Learning and Action is the world’s leading informaljournalonparticipatorylearningandactionapproachesandmethods

PCM Group – www.pcm-group.com The PCM Group is a Brussels-based commercialcompanyformallyestablishedinApril1998asaLimitedCompany(BelgianBVBA/SPRL).ItaimsforexcellenceandthehighestlevelofprofessionalisminthefieldofProjectCycleManagement(PCM)andLogicalFrameworkAnalysis(LFA).

Peace Brigades International (PBI) – www.peacebrigades.org PBI provides non-violent international support in violent conflict areas, offering unarmed protective accompaniment to individuals and groups threatened with violence

People in Aid – www.peopleinaid.org People In Aid improves organisational effectiveness within the humanitarian and development sector worldwide by advocating, supporting and recognising good practice in the management of people. Its largest network is Humanitarian HR, designed to improve the ability of participating organisations, both individually and as a community, to find, select, prepare and retain personnel for emergency operations.

Planet Ark – www.planetark.org Planet Ark works to show people the many ways they can reduce their day-to-day impact on the environment – at home, at work, and in the community

Project Management for Non-government Organisations (PM4NGOs) – www.pm4ngos.org PM4NGOsaimstooptimizeinternationalNGOprojectinvestmentsbyenablingprojectman-agers to be reflective, professional practitioners who learn, operate and adapt effectively in complexprojectenvironments

Practical Action – www.practicalaction.org Specialises in helping people to use technology for practical answers to poverty, and also manages ITDG Publishing. The latter manages the Development Bookshop Online (www.developmentbooks.com)

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PreventionWeb – www.preventionweb.net In support of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HYA), the ISDR Secretariat has developed an information portal on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) called Preventionweb.

ProVention Consortium - www.proventionconsortium.org A global coalition of stakeholders dedicated to increasing the safety of vulnerable communities, and to reducing the impact of disasters in developing countries.

Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre – www.climatecentre.org The Climate Centre supports National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to eventually reduce the loss of life and the damage done to the livelihoods of people affected by the impacts of climate change andextremeweatherevents.

Reality of Aid - www.realityofaid.org An independent review of global poverty reduction and development assistance, whose productions include an annual Reality of Aid Report.

Refugee Studies Centre – www.rsc.ox.ac.uk A leading multidisciplinary centre for research and teaching on the causes and consequences of forced migration. Publishes the Forced MigrationReview(FMR)-www.fmreview.orginEnglish,Arabic,SpanishandFrench.

Relief Web - www.reliefweb.int Serves the international humanitarian relief community by providing the most comprehensive range of relevant material, this including latest emergency/countryupdates;appeals&funding;policyissues;professionalresources;andmaps.

Reporters without Borders – www.rsf.org An organization which fights for press freedom and denounces the violations of the human rights all over the world.

Reporting Skills – www.reportingskills.org Producesthe‘ReportingSkillsandProfessionalWritingHandbook’,apracticaltoolkitfordevelopmentprofessionals

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism – http://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk Aninternationalresearchcentreofexcellenceinthecomparativestudyofjournalism

Shelter Centre – www.sheltercentre.org An humanitarian aid agency specialising in the transitional settlement and shelter of populations affected by conflict and natural disasters

Sigmah – www.sigmah.org This consists of a consortium of 12 (mainly French) NGOs, which havedevelopeda freeopensourcesoftwarehumanitarianprojectmanagementsystem.It is supported by IT specialists from a number of universities and engineering schools.

Social Impact - www.socialimpact.com Social Impact is a global social enterprise dedicated to helping international agencies, civil society and governments become more effective agents of positive social and economic change.

Society for International Development (SID) – www.sidint.org An international network promoting social justice and fostering democratic partnership, whose flagship journal iscalled Development.

Source – www.asksource.info Source is an international information support centre designed to strengthen the management, use and impact of information on health and disability

The Sphere Project – www.sphereproject.org An international program which has established a Humanitarian Charter, and minimum standards and indicators in the areas of Water Supply/ Sanitation/ Hygiene Promotion, Nutrition/Food Security/Food Aid, Shelter &SitePlanningandHealthServices.

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Statistics for the Terrified - http://www.conceptstew.co.uk/PAGES/home.html Statistics for the Terrified is a common-sense guide to basic statistics, designed for people who want to understand the principles without having to work through the mathematics first.

The Steps Centre – www.steps-centre.org The STEPS Centre is a new interdisciplinary global research and policy engagement hub, funded by the Economic and Social Research Coun-cil. We aim to develop a new approach to understanding, action and communication on sustainability and development.

Stockholm International Peace Research institute (SIPRI) - www.sipri.org SIPRI is an independent research institute focusing on international security, arms control, and disarmament. SIPRI has built its reputation on authoritative, balanced research, including its flagship publication, the SIPRI Yearbook.

Strengthening Climate Resilience (SCR) - http://community.eldis.org/scr/ SCRhascreatedtheClimateSmartDisasterRiskManagement(CSDRM)approachfordisasterrisk managers, policy-makers and researchers.

Taking it Global (TIG) – www.takingitglobal.org A global on-line community providing youth with inspiration on how to make a difference in global issues

Teaching Aids at Low Cost (TALC) – www.talcuk.org A unique charity which provides low costhealthcare,trainingandteachingmaterials.AlsoproducesthefreenewsletterAidMat-ters.

Tearfund International Learning Zone (TILZ) – http://tilz.tearfund.org Produces some terrific material for development practitioners in a number of languages, this including Footsteps (a free newsletter).

Transformational Development - www.transformational-development.orgTheWorldVisionTransformational Development website is a resource that promotes a movement of develop-ment practitioners with a passion for learning, working together for quality programming.

Transparency International (TI) – www.transparency.org An international NGO devoted to combating corruption, achieving this by awareness raising, advocacy of policy reform and other means. Produces the annual Global Corruption Report.

UNAIDS – www.unaids.orgThemainadvocateforglobalactiononHIV/AIDS,UNAIDSleads,strengthensandsupportsanexpandedresponsetotheepidemic

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – www.unicef.org Protects the rights of children and parents by a variety of interventions. Produces the Annual State of the Worlds Children Report.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – www.undp.org Provides a range of services to governments and others in the areas of democratic governance; poverty reduction; crisis prevention and recovery; energy and environment etc. Produces the Annual Human Development Report.

United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) – www.unhcr.org Mandatedbythe UN to lead and coordinate international action for the world-wide protection of refugees. Produces the Annual State of the Worlds Refugees.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – www.unep.org The main UN agency involved in providing leadership and caring for the environment. Produces the annual Global Environmental Outlook (GEO) Year Book.

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United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-HABITAT) - www.unhabitat.org The UN agency for human settlements, whose programs include adequate shelter, urban governance anddisastermanagement.ProducestheAnnualStateoftheWorld’sCities

United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) – www.un.org/aroundworld/unics Located in 77 countries, these field offices of the Dept of Public Information help communities access up-to-date information about the UN and its activities.

United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) – www.unisdr.orgThe UN agency responsible for promoting and disseminating information on disaster reduction.

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) – http://ochaonline.un.orgDesignedtostrengthentheUN’sresponsetocomplexemergen-cies and natural disasters, and improve UN humanitarian operations in the field

United Nations System, Standing Committee on Nutrition (SCN) – www.unsystem.org/scn The UN focal point for harmonising nutritional policies and strategies. Produces the period review SCN News, and together with www.humaninfo.org, a comprehensive CD-Rom Food and Nutrition Library.

United States Committee for Refugees (USCR) – www.refugees.org A US agency reporting on global issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs. Publishes the annual World Refugee Survey, and monthly Refugee Reports United States National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - www.noaa.gov NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science, and it keeps citizens informed of the changingenvironmentaroundthem.Producestheveryusefulannual‘StateoftheClimateReport’.

UN Women – www.unwomen.org EstablishedinJuly2010,thisnewagencywill‘significantlyboostUNeffortstopromotegenderequality,expandopportunity,andtacklediscriminationaroundtheglobe’-UNSecretary-GeneralBanKi-moon.

US Geological Survey (USGS) – www.usgs.gov The USGS is a science organization that provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, and the impacts of climate and land-use change.

Waging Peace – http://www.wagingpeace.info Waging Peace campaigns against genocide and systematic human rights abuses, and has a particular focus on Africa (and currently Darfur as a priority)

Water, Engineering & Development Centre (WEDC) – http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk One of the worlds leading education and research institutions, providing a range of appropriate services and resources to the poor.

Who Counts - www.whocounts.org AMANGOinitiativewhichisdesignedtoprovidepracticalskills in enhancing financing accountability to beneficiaries.

Wikieducator – www.wikieducator.orgWikiEducatorisadynamicandexcitingcommunityofeducators who believe passionately that learning materials should be free and open to all. Collates and produces a wide range of useful material.

Wikipedia – www.wikipedia.org The free encyclopaedia in 10 languages that anyone can edit. Covers useful background information on a number of aid-related situations.

William J. Clinton Foundation – www.clintonfoundation.org Aims to meet the chal-lengeofglobalinterdependencebyinvestmentinhealthsecurity;economicempowerment; leadershipdevelopmentandcitizenservice;racial,ethnicandreligiousconciliation.Se

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World Bank – www.worldbank.org Works globally in areas of poverty alleviation, health, education, HIV/AIDS, debt relief, biodiversity projects, civil society, and post-conflict assistance. Produces the annual World Development Report

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSB ) – http://www.wbcsd.orgThe World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development

World Development Movement (WDM) – www.wdm.org Campaigns to tackle the root causes of poverty. Working with various stakeholders it aims to change the policies of governments and businesses which contribute to keep people poor

World Food Program (WFP) – www.wfp.org A UN agency engaged in combating global hunger by programs related to emergencies, rehabilitation and development. Produces WFP Annual Report, and useful Facts Sheets and Policy Papers.

World Growth – http://www.worldgrowth.org World Growth is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established to bring balance to the debate over trade, globalization, and sustainable development.

World Health Organization (WHO ) - http://www.who.int A UN agency involved not only in combating disease and infirmity, but also in promoting complete physical, mental and social well-being. Produces the annual World Health Report.

World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) – www.oie.int An inter-governmental organisation whose mandate is to ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation.

World Resources Institute (WRI) – www.wri.org An NGO with over 100 staff including scientists, policy makers etc who work to protect the Earth and improve peoples lives. Produces the annual World Resources and other publications.

World Trade Organisation (WT0) – www.wri.org The WTO is the principal global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are theWTOagreements,negotiatedandsignedbythebulkoftheworld’stradingnations,andratified in their parliaments

Worldwatch Institute – www.worldwatch.org An independent research organisation that worksforanenvironmentallysustainableandsociallyjustsociety.ProducestheannualState of the World Report.

World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) – www.oie.int An inter-governmental organisa-tion whose mandate is to ensure transparency in the global animal disease situation.

World Resources Institute (WRI) – www.wri.org An NGO with over 100 staff including scientists, policy makers etc who work to protect the Earth and improve peoples lives. Pro-duces the annual World Resources and other publications.

World Trade Organisation (WT0) – www.wri.org The WTO is the principal global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are theWTOagreements,negotiatedandsignedbythebulkoftheworld’stradingnations,andratified in their parliaments

Worldwatch Institute – www.worldwatch.org An independent research organisation that worksforanenvironmentallysustainableandsociallyjustsociety.ProducestheannualState of the World Report.

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Section 4: Australian Humanitarian & Development Assistance Training Courses

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Section 4: Australian Humanitarian & Development Assistance Training Courses

Institution/Agency Training Course Details Course Code

Accredita-tion / Advanced Standing

Location Contact Details (international Code forAustraliais+61)

Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc (ARDS)

Professional development in-services offered (dates organised at your request)

Effective Cross-cultural Communication in Indigenous Health Health literacy and Indigenous health promotion/education

MEDDEV/CD

No Darwin [email protected]

[email protected]/health_prof_dev.htm

Australian Aid Inter-national (AAI)

Introduction to Humanitarian Operations, 9/10July HUM No Melbourne

03 83190907. [email protected]

Australian Council for International Devel-opment (ACFID)

ManagingStressorsofShortTermDeploy-ments&FieldVisits,7June9JuneTranslating Ethics into Development Prac-tice,9JuneHuman Rights: Emergencies and develop-mentpractice14-15June16-17JuneChild Protection Training, July(datestobeconfirmed)WhatDoestheNewCodeMeanforYourOrganisation? 9 Aug 10 AugAccountability to Primary Stakeholders, 23 Aug24AugComplaints Handling for Everyone, 6Sept 7 SeptDisability, 22 Sept 23 Sept

Various NoMelSyd

Mel

MelCba

MelSyd

MelMel

SydMelSydMel

AnnTothill,Learning&DevelopmentFacilitator, [email protected]/training

The Australian National University (ANU), Dept. of International Relations, Graduate Study of International Affairs (GSIA)

Faculty of Arts

Crawford School

MasterofArts(InternationalRelations)MasterofInternationalAffairsGraduateDiploma–MasterofDiplomacy/MasterofInternationalAffairsMasterofDiplomacy/MasterofArts(Int.Relations) Peace&ConflictStudySpecialisation

MasterofParticipatoryDevelopment(MAAPD)(withabilitytospecialiseinConflict&Development;Society&environment;IndigenousPolicy)MasterofGender&Development–MAAPD(Gender)

Master/Grad.Dipl.inEnvironmentalMan-agement&Development

INT

CR

ANTH, DEV/PM

GAD

EMDV

Yes for all Canberra ProgramAdministrator,[email protected]://rspas.anu.edu.au/gsia

DrPatrickKilby,CoordinatorMAAPDProgram, 0261254041/0401453216,[email protected], http://rspas.anu.edu.au/maapd

MsDianneDunne,Program Administrator,+61(0)261255628,[email protected]://www.crawford.anu.edu.au/portal/portal-index.php

Australian Red Cross (ARC)

International Humanitarian Action Training (IHAT)IHATMelbourne,29Jun–1JulyIHATSydney,20-22JulyIHATMelbourne,12-14OctIHAT Canberra, 30 Nov – 2 Dec

DRM No Melbourne MrMikeDaniels,InternationalTrainingCoordinator,[email protected]

Avondale College BA, BA/BBus, in International Develop-mentStudies(coursedesignedwithmajorAustralian NGO)

DEV Yes Cooran-bong, NSW

[email protected] www.avondale.edu.au

Brisbane Develop-ment Circle (BDC)

Regular events…check the website DEV No Brisbane Nick at [email protected]

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Burnet Institute, Centre for Interna-tional Health (CIH)

HealthofWomen&ChildreninDevelopingCountries,7-14/6

ManagingCommunity-basedHIVprogramsin Developing Countries, 28June–6JulyPrimary Health Care in Developing Coun-tries, 15-19 Aug

FieldMethodsforInternationalHealth&Development, 5-9 Sept

Nutrition in Developing Countries, 20 Sept-25 OctCommunicable Diseases in Developing Countries, 20 Sept – 25 Oct

Aboriginal Health, 22-28 Sept

HealthCommunications&Training, 19-26Oct

MED No Melbourne MsSieyinPhung,Education&TrainingAdministration Officer, Tel:0392822274.Fax:[email protected]/home/cih

MarionBrown,Tng&Education Coordinator0392822167,[email protected]

BWTP Network 3rdPacificMicrofinanceWeek,26-29July MICRO/IG

No PortVila,Vanuatu

www.pacificmicrofinanceweek.org

CBM-NossalPartner-ship for Disability Inclusive Development

Disability inclusion within International DevelopmentPrograms7/8June

DIS No Melbourne For information, contact Kathryn James on + 61 3 88434453 or [email protected] registration, contact Lyn Duncan on + 61 3 88434526 or [email protected]

Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Masters,Grad.Dipl.,Grad.Cert.inEnviron-mentalManagement

ENVIR Yes DarwinDE

Dr Penny Wurm, Course Coordinator, 088946355,[email protected]/els/sels/mtem/

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Masters,GradDipl.,GradCertinEmergencyManagement

Bachelor and Associate degree of Social ScienceBSocSc(EmergMgt)

DRM

DRM

Yes

Yes

World-wide (DE)

IanManock,[email protected]://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/arts/sslib/courses/emergency.html

Clear Horizon IntroductiontoMonitoring&Evaluation, 6JuneProgramLogic,7JuneMostsignificantChange(MSC)8June Learning Based Evaluation Intensive, 18-22July14-16SeptEvaluating Community Engagement, 12-13 Oct

Theory of Change for Aid Effectiveness, 25-26OctMostSignificantChange(MSC), 27-28 Oct

PM No Brisbane

MelbournePerth

Melbourne

Canberra

[email protected]

Cross-Cultural Consultants (CCC)

Aboriginal Cross Cultural Training and mentoring

Regular programs throughout 2011 – see website

CC No Australia PhilElsegood,Director,[email protected] http://www.cccnt.com.au/training/index.html

Cross-Cultural Con-sultantsInternational Devel-opment (CCCID)

Working Across Cultures: Cross Cultural Ef-fectiveness for International Development. Regular courses held Australia and Asia Pacific. Regular programs throughout 2011 – see website

CC No Australia or Asia-Pacific region

JohnJablonka,,[email protected]://www.cccid.com.au/calendar.html

Curtin UniversityCentre for Interna-tional Health (CIH)

Dept of Social Work and Social Policy

Masters,Grad.Dipl.andGrad.CertinInter-national Health

Bachelor,MastersinSocialWork(BSW/MSW)-includesunitsonInternationalSocial Work

MED

DEV/CD

Yes

Yes

Worldwide Perth

Perth

NerellieRichards,0892663965,[email protected] 0893619028,[email protected]://www.humanities.curtin.edu.au/

Deakin UniversitySchool of Interna-tional and Political Studies (SIPS)

Master,GradGipl,GradCert.inInterna-tional&CommunityDevelopment(ICD)Masters,Grad.Dipl.,Grad.Cert.inInternational RelationsMasters,Grad.Dipl.,Grad.CertofPublicPolicy&Governance

DEV

INT

GOV

Yes to all All World-wide/DE

0392446007,[email protected]://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/courses/postgrad/icd/

http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/courses/postgrad/

EQUIP Training Grad. Dipl. In Language Description and DevelopmentCertIV&DiplomalevelcoursesSummerSchool:6weekintensiveFoundation course: 3 weeks

LANG Yes to some

Melbourne 0397122601, [email protected]

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Accredi-tation / Advanced Standing

Location Contact Details (international Code for Australia is +61)

Flinders UniversityCentre for Develop-ment Studies

Dept of Public Health

Phd in Development Studies

Masters,Grad.Dipl.,Grad.CertinInterna-tional Development

MastersofPublicHealthGrad.Cert. in Primary Health Care (Develop-ing Countries)MasterofHealth&InternationalDevelop-ment(MHID)

DEV

DEV

MED

MED/DEV

Yes Adelaide + online for Grad Dip./Cert.Adelaide/ DE Full/part time

08 82013931, [email protected]/dvst/index.php

0882044698,[email protected]

MsDebHartley,CourseCoordinator,0882046417,[email protected]://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/Pub-licHealth/GraduateStudies/crs_grad.htmhttp://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/postgrad/health_intdevl.htm

Gold Coast City Council

5thAustralasianNaturalHazardsManage-mentConference,18-21Julywww.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/conference

DRM No Gold Coast MrPeterMcNamee,ExecutiveCoordi-natorDisasterManagementEngineering Services, 0755811579/[email protected]

Intermed SA International Health and Development: An OrientationtoMedicalMission,Jan2011

MED No Adelaide Dr Douglas Shaw or Prof. Anthony Radford, 0883398603or0408679347,[email protected]://www.taboradelaide.edu.au/courses/ministry_events.php

IDSS Pty Ltd For 2011 program please check www.idss.com.au

Various Yes MsCarolineParkes,[email protected] or [email protected] www.idss.com.au

International Water Centre (IWC), working in coopera-tionwith4AustralianUniversities

Master,Grad.DiplomaandGrad.CertificateofIntegratedWaterManagement(MIWM)Scholarshipsforthisopenfrom1May–1Aug 2011

WASH Yes Brisbane 073237766,[email protected]/education/masters

JamesCookUniver-sity(JCU)–SchoolofPublicHealth&TropicalMedicine

School of Tropical Environ-mentalStudies&Geography

MasterofPublicHealth&TropicalMedicineMasterofPublicHealthMasterofPublicHealth/MasterofBusinessAdministrationMasterofScience(TropicalMedicineSci-ence)PostgraduateDiplomaofPublicHealth&TropicalMedicinePostgraduateDiplomaofTropicalMedicine&HygienePostgraduate Certificate in Refugees and Disaster Health PostgraduateCertificateofTravelMedicinePostgraduate Certificate of Infection ControlMasters,Grad.Dipl.,Grad.Cert.ofTropicalEnvironmental studies

AllMED

ENVIR

Yes

TownsvilleAndexter-nal mode

Cairns, Distance Education

0747816107www.jcu.edu.au/school/[email protected]

[email protected]

La Trobe University MasterinInternationalPolicyStudies INT Yes Melbourne 0394792698,[email protected]://www.latrobe.edu.au/socsci/mips.html

MacquarieUniversityDept of Anthropology

Master,Grad.Dipl&&Grad.Cert.inDe-velopmentStudies&Culture&Change

DEV Yes MsPayelRay,[email protected]

MandalaFoundation The 2011 Calendar can be seen on http://www.mandalafoundation.org.au. These are courses offered in various loca-tionsthroughoutAustralia&NZ

ManagingStressorsofShortTermdeploy-ment&FieldVisits,7June9JuneManagingPsychosocialRiskacrosstheAs-signmentCycle:AToolforManagers, 10JuneVolunteersinAidConference,2Dec

All PSYCH unless stated

VOL

No

MelSyd

Syd

Mel

MsKateMinto,ProgramsManager,03 90050808, [email protected]

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MonashAsiaInstitute(MAI)

MasterofInternationalCrisisManagement DRM/RISK

Yes Melbourne Dr Sharmani Sherrard, Course Coordi-nator,[email protected]

MonashUniversityMedicine,NursingandHealth Sciences

Faculty of Arts, and School of Geogra-phy&EnvironmentalScience

MasterofPublicHealth(MPH)

Grad.Dipl. in International Health

Master&GradDiplinInternationalDevel-opment&EnvironmentalAnalysis(M.IDEA)

MED

MED

DEV/ENVIR

Yes Melbourne 039903056,0399054624http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemology/postgrad/

Bianca Roggenbucke on [email protected] Craig Thornburn, Course Director on 03 [email protected]

MurdochUniversity MastersofArtsinDevelopmentStudies(MADevSt)Grad.Dipl. Policy Studies (Development Studies)

DEV

POL

Yes Perth 0893602345http://www.murdoch.edu.au/[email protected]

Nossal Institute for Global Health (incor-porating all the activi-ties and resources of the Australian Interna-tional Health Institute (AIHI) )

SexWork,Drugs,SexbetweenMenandHIV,18–22July

AllMED Yes, through the Univ. ofMel-bourne, or as short course

Melbourne For further info on all courses, contact JoniLaw [email protected] Tel:+61383440914Fax:+61393476872www.ni.unimelb.edu.au/

RedR Australia Child Protection in Emergencies, forUNICEF,5-10June Emergency Humanitarian Practice (EHP), 16-21June PersonalSecurity&Communications(PSC), 23-26JuneEHP,11-16Aug PSC, 18-21 Aug Humanitarian Logistics in Emergencies,4-9Sept EHP, 15-20 Sept PSC, 22- 25 Sept Water,Sanitation&HygieneinEmergen-cies,10-16Oct EHP, 10 -15 Nov PSC, 17- 20 Nov

Various Yes

Dookie, Victoria

MrDraskoKraguljak,TrainingCoordi-nator, 03 93291387, [email protected], www.redr.org

Southern Cross University (SCU)

Grad.Cert.,Grad.DiplomaandMastersin Community Development (Emergency Management)

DRMCD

Yes Online Training

Worldwide (on-line)

0266593210,http://www.scu.edu.au/[email protected]

Sydney Development Circle (SDC)

DEV Nos Sydney http://sdc.groupsite.com, Lucy Hobgood-Brown,+61417272101,[email protected],[email protected]

Tabor College Masters(Adelaideonly),Grad.Dipl.,GradCert., BA, Diploma Intercultural Studies

CC Yes AdelaideSydneyMelbourne

08 [email protected]://www.tabor.edu.au/

TorqAid

InconjunctionwithMurdochUniversity

InconjunctionwithCBM

DisasterRiskManagement(DRM), 28June–1Julyhttp://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/perthdrm2011.pdf*WORKSHOPFULL

DRM,8-11Nov

ParticipatoryProjectManagement(PPM), 6-8Dec

PM/DRM/ToT

Yes

Perth

Melbourne

Melbourne

ChrisPiper,TorqAidDirectoron0412497317orpipercm@iprimus.com.au.www.torqaid.comIncludes field visit to bushfire-affected areas around Perth

Includes field visit to bushfire-affected areas north of city.

University of MelbourneFaculty of Arts/Geog-raphy Dept

DeptofCivil&Envi-ronmental Engineer-ing – International Technologies Centre (IDTC)

PhD,Masters(coursework),Grad.Dipl.,GradCert., Postgrad. Dip/Cert, and BA in Devel-opment Studies

Masters,Grad.Dip.andGrad.Cert.inDevel-opment Technologies

DEV

IT

Yes Yes

Yes

Melbourne

Mel.

0383446339,[email protected]://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/courses/rags/ handbook/disciplines/ development

[email protected]

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University of New England (UNE)Faculty of Education, Health&ProfessionalStudies (FEHPS)

Advanced Diploma in Civil Care and Secu-rity(EmergencyManagement)

Two week intensive course in post-conflict recovery,reconstruction&conflicttrans-formation (run according to need)

DRMCR

CR

Yes,

No

Worldwide(on-line)

[email protected]

0267733873,[email protected]://fehps.une.edu.au

University of New South Wales (UNSW)School of Social Work School of Public Health&CommunityMedicine(SPHCM)

MasterofPublicHealthinInt.Health&Development

MED Yes Sydney 02 93852507. [email protected]

University of Queen-sland (UQ) Australian Centre for Interna-tional&TropicalHealth&Nutrition(ACITHN)

Australian Centre forPeace&ConflictStudies (ACPACS)

FacultyofSocial&Behavioural Sciences

Masters,GradDipl.,Grad.CertinTropicalHealth.

OthercourseswithinACITNHincludesMas-ters, Grad.Dipl. Grad.Cert. in (1) Nutrition (2) Indigenous Health

Masters,GradDipl.,GradCert.inMediation&ConflictResolution

MasterofDevelopmentPractice

MED

MEDFOOD

CR, IHL

DEV

Yes

Yes

Yes

Brisbane

Brisbane, Melbourne,Sydney

Brisbane

0733655393/5345,[email protected]://www.sph.uq.edu.au/acithn

MsAnnaBartos,0733651763,[email protected],0386486455,[email protected]/acpacs

0733657487, [email protected]

University of Sydney (USYD)School of Public Health

Masters,Grad.Dipl.ofInternationalPublic Health

MED Yes Sydney 0293514365http://www.health.usyd.edu.cu/ [email protected]

VictoriaUniversity,School of Social Sciences

BA in International Community DevelopmentMasters,Grad.Cert,Grad.Dip,inInterna-tional Community DevelopmentMasters,GradCert,Grad.Dip.inPublicAdvocacy&Action

CDCD

ADVOC

Yes to all Mel.(StAlbans) Mel(StAlbans&Footscray) Distance Education

DrHelenM.Hill,99192240,[email protected],99192415,[email protected],0399192240,[email protected] www.vu.edu.au

World Relief Australia (WRA)

Web-basedRelief&DevelopmentCourseStage 1: Introduction to Overseas AidStage2:ProjectDesignStage 3: Strategic Issues in Community Development CD/DEV

CD/DEV No 0730366254,[email protected]

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Advocacy

Agriculture&RuralDevelopment

Foreign Aid

Anthropology/Applied Social Research

Careers in Aid

Capacity Building

Cross Cultural

Climate Change Adaptation

Community Development

Coordination

Conflict Resolution/Peace Studies

Development

Disability

DisasterRiskManagement

Illegal Drug Trafficking

Economics

Education

Environment and Development

Environment

FinancialManagement

Food Security/Food Aid

Fundraising

Gender&Development

Governance, Institutional Strengthening

HumanResourceManagement

Human Trafficking

Development Economics

Indigenous Policy

Human Rights/ International Humanitarian Law

Infrastructure

International Relationship

Intermediate/Appropriate Technology

Language learning/Linguistics

Logistics,Vehicles,Plan

Management/BusinessAdministration

Health

Media

Micro-Finance/IncomeGeneration

Military-CivilianCooperation

Networking/Conviviality

Nutrition

ProjectManagement

Policy and Governance

Policy

Poverty Reduction

Stress/Trauma

Refugees

RiskManagement

Security/Communications

Shelter, Site Planning, Housing

TeamManagement/Leadership

Training/Facilitation

Urban Studies

Volunteerism

Water, Sanitation, Hygiene

ADV

AG

AID

ANTH

CAR

CB

CC

CCA

CD

COOR

CR

DEV

DIS

DRM

DRUG

ECON

ED

EMDV

ENVIR

FM

FOOD

FUND

GAD

GOV

HRM

HT

IDEC

IDG

IHL

INFR

INT

IT

LANG

LOGS

MAN

MED

MEDIA

MICRO/IG

MIL

NET

NUT

PM

POGO

POL

POV

PSYCH

REF

RISK

SEC

SHELT

TEAM

ToT/FAC

URB

VOL

WASH

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