Australian government agencies
- Australian Bureau of Statistics – Department of Treasury
Assists and encourages informed decision making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by leading a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service
- Centrelink
Delivers a range of services to the Australian community. Find information on payments and services for individuals and businesses
- Disaster Assist
Gives individuals and families better access to information about recovery assistance following a disaster
- Office for the Not-for-Profit Sector
The Office for the Not-for-Profit Sector was established in October 2010 in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to drive and coordinate the not-for-profit sector policy reform agenda and the National Compact: working together.
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Manages the entry and stay of people through the migration, temporary entry and humanitarian programs; resolution of the immigration status of people; security of Australia's borders; and delivery of settlement services, including adult English language training, refugee settlement support, and translating and interpreting services
- Emergency Management Australia – Attorney-General’s Department
Works towards safer, sustainable communities by providing national leadership in the development of emergency management measures to reduce the risk to communities and manage the consequences of disasters
- National Security and Counter Terrorism - Attorney-General’s Department
Serves the people of Australia by providing expert support to the Government in the maintenance and improvement of Australia's system of law and justice and its national security and emergency management systems
- Social Inclusion - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Aims to facilitate a socially inclusive society in which all Australians feel valued and have the opportunity to participate fully in the life of our society
- National Compact - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Agreement between Australian Government and the Not-for-Profit Sector outlining how the two work together
- Department of Health and Ageing
Provides information on Health Emergencies, including what the Australian Government will do and resources for individuals and organisations. For information on health reform, visit the National Health Reform website
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Advances the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves working to strengthen Australia's security; enhancing Australia's prosperity; and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Provides reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia’s health and welfare
- Australian Institute of Family Studies
Conducts research and communicates findings that affect family wellbeing
State & territory government sites
Find information on local community programs, events and services in your state or territory.
Volunteering
- Australian Volunteer Search
Australian Government initiative providing searches for volunteer opportunities.
- Indigenous Community Volunteers
Not-for-profit organisation providing Indigenous Australians with new skills
- Volunteering Australia
National peak body working to advance volunteering.
- Go Volunteer
National volunteer recruitment website. Provides free Internet advertising for not-for-profit community organisations looking for volunteers. Helps volunteers find volunteer opportunities.