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Australian organisations
Workplace Research Centre
[formerly known as acirrt and The Australian Centre for Industrial Relations Research and Training]
The Workplace Research Centre (WRC), based at the University of Sydney, is one of Australia’s leading, multi-disciplinary, research and training organisations. It monitors and analyses the changing nature of work, including effects on OHS.
Australia Asia Worker Links
Australia Asia Worker Links has been building links with unions and workers' organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 25 years. The website has lots of useful and interesting information, including OHS information.
Australasian Legal Information Institute
A joint initiative of the UTS and UNSW Faculties of Law, legislation and cases from any Australian jurisdiction can be accessed through this site. This includes OHS and workers compensation legislation.
Centre for Sleep Research (CFSR)
The CFSR is an Australian leader in sleep and shiftwork research, and is based at the University of South Australia. Dr Drew Dawson, well known for his research into sleep and fatigue, is the director of the Centre.
Industrial Deaths Support and Advocacy Inc. (IDSA)
Supported by WorkSafe Victoria, IDSA is an organisation established to assist people whose loved ones have died at work, whether in industry or in any other type of workplace. Most people involved with IDSA have first-hand experience of the loss associated with a workplace death. All help from IDSA is free and confidential. Industrial
Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane; Melbourne Vic 3000
Ph/Fax: (03) 9654 3353 or (03) 9309 4453 Mob: 0414 763 143
Email idsa@idsa.com.au
National Research Centre for OHS Regulation
The National Research Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation conducts research into OHS regulation, consistent with the National Occupational Health and Safety Strategy (NOHSS) in Australia. The Centre also produces a free electronic newsletter for subscribers.
The Workers Health Centre
The Workers Health Centre (in Granville, NSW) is an independent, non-profit making organization, which works with industry, Government, trade unions and community groups. It produces a number of fact sheets.
Victorian Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH)
The Victorian Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is a cross-disciplinary, academic centre located in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Ballarat, and is the University's Asia-Pacific Centre for Teaching and Research in Occupational Health and Safety.
Workers Occupational Health Centre
The Workers’ Occupational Health Centre (WOHC), situated at the Victorian Trades Hall, provides clinical services for injured, ill or distressed workers. WOHC employs highly skilled and experienced consultant occupational physicians who offer quality care and support services to injured and ill workers. It can also provide on-site preventitive health programs and occupational health surveillance programs.
Workplace Health and Safety - The Australian Online Community
This website is designed to enable students and lifelong learners of all ages and abilities to discuss all aspects of their studies in occupational health and safety and related subject areas.