Industry and Agricultural Organisations
|
|
Farmsafe Australia
|
Farmsafe Australia is interested in protecting the health and safety of farmers, workers, family members and visitors to farms
|
| CBH Group |
The CBH Group is one of Australia's leading grain organisations, a co-operative with operations extending along the value chain from grain storage, handling and transport to marketing, shipping and processing. |
|
Chemcert
|
ChemCert WA delivers a range of nationally-recognised farm chemical user training courses in convenient regional and rural centres.
|
| CSBP Limited |
CSBP Limited is a major manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and fertilisers to the mining, industrial and agricultural sectors. CSBP Limited has been operating in Western Australia for more than 90 years and has a long and proud history working with the state's communities (including providing sponsorship to Farmsafe WA Alliance). |
| Elders |
Elders is one of Australia’s most historic companies. Established in 1839, Elders has built an unmatched record and reputation as a trusted advisor, supplier and agent for Australian primary producers for 170 years. |
|
Kondinin Group
|
Established during 1955 in the Western Australian wheatbelt by a group of farmers looking for better information, Kondinin Group has grown to become Australia's leading independent farm improvement group
|
| Landmark |
Landmark is a leading agribusiness company that offers merchandise, fertiliser, farm services, wool, livestock, finance, insurance and real estate. It is also Australia’s largest distributor of merchandise and fertiliser, with 2000 employees servicing 100,000 clients in our national network of around 400 locations. |
|
MSDS
|
MSDS.COM.AU is the largest online collection of free Australian material safety data sheets. This site offers a comprehensive search facility to enable you to efficiently locate the MSDSs which you require
|
| Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA) |
The PGA is a non-profit industry organisation in Western Australia which represents primary producers of wool, grain and meat and livestock. The PGA is a member of the National Farmers Federation (NFF). |
| WA Farmers Federation |
WA Farmers Federation endeavours to address the key issues in each of its commodity sections representing wool producers, grain growers, meat producers, horticulturalists, pastoralists, dairy farmers and beekeepers as well as issues on whole rural comunities. |
Community Organisations
|
Australian Communication Exchange
|
Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) is a not-for-profit, Australian organisation dedicated to empowering those who are Deaf or have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, to obtain access to the telephone and other telecommunication networks.
|
|
Australian Women in Agriculture
|
Australian Women in Agriculture is committed to promoting the profile of women in Agriculture. As Australia’s peak organisation for agricultural women, members are a part of a committed and dedicated network involved in the development of Australian primary production, rural industries and communities.
|
|
Cancer Council WA
|
The Cancer Council Western Australia is the peak cancer organisation in the State. For over forty years the Council has been working for the community.
|
|
Community Safety Month
|
In October 2004 the State Government hosted Community Safety Month for the first time in Western Australia.
|
|
Country Women’s Association
|
To improve the well being of all people especially those in country areas by promoting courtesy, co-operation, community effort, ethical standards and the wise use of resources.
|
|
Farm resources
|
These resources have been developed with industry and represent current best practice for occupational health and safety on farms
|
|
Keep Watch
|
This website has general information regarding the Keep Watch
campaign, it defines the Keep Watch strategies and has some handy tips
|
|
Kidsafe WA
|
Kidsafe is the leading Australian, non-government, not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injuries and reducing the resulting deaths and disabilities associated with childhood "accidents" in children under the age of 15 years.
|
|
Motorcycle Riders Association of WA
|
The Motorcycle Riders Association of Western Australia is a non-profit organisation that serves and represents the interests of Western Australian motorcyclists in association with all other Australian MRA groups.
|
|
Office of Road Safety
|
The Office of Road Safety aims to reduce death and serious injuries on our roads and is coordinated by the Road Safety Council. Deaths have declined dramatically over the years from 351 in 1970 to 203 in 2006 but there are still challenges to be faced. Together we can face them to reduce death serious injury on our roads.
|
|
Playground Association
|
PRAV is a not-for-profit, membership based organisation that was established in 1913. Over the years we have influenced and created awareness about the importance of safe and developmentally appropriate play experiences for children
|
|
RRR Network
|
The RRR Network’s Charter is to bring together women from rural, remote and regional western Australia to recognise, promote and expand the contribution they make to their communities. RRR has over 6000 members.
|
|
Roadwise
|
RoadWise aims to contribute to the long term vision of the Road Safety Council in eliminating road crashes as a major cause of premature death and injury, by increasing community support, partnerships and participation in the implementation of the State Road Safety Strategy 2003-2007, Arriving Safely.
|
|
Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australian
|
The Royal Agricultural Society Of Western Australia Inc. (RASWA) is a not-for-profit apolitical organisation based in Perth, WA. With the support of its members, RASWA's role is to promote the significance of rural Western Australia and the state's primary industries.
|
|
The Royal Life Saving WA
|
This site which has a lot of Drowning Prevention & Water Safety information plus courses, training and other relevant aquatic
information.
|
Education, Research & Training
|
|
Combined Universities for Rural Health
|
Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health is one of a national network of University Departments of Rural Health funded by the Commonwealth
Department of Health and Ageing.
|
| Grains Research and Development Corporation |
The GRDC is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing and overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry. |
|
Rural Skills
|
Supporting training in Agriculture and Horticulture in conjunction with the National Farmers' Federation, State Farm Associations, Australian Workers' Union and the Rural Training Council of Australia.
|
|
Western Australian College of Agriculture
|
The Western Australian College of Agriculture provides excellent educational opportunities at six residential campuses in Cunderdin, Denmark, Esperance, Harvey, Morawa and Narrogin.
|
|
WA Primary Industries Training Council Inc.
|
The Western Australian Primary Industries Training Council (WAPITC) is an autonomous industry based body comprised of representatives from employers, employees and other interested parties in the agricultural, horticultural, forestry, seafood, conservation and land management and veterinary nursing industries.
|
Government
|
|
Agriculture Western Australia
|
The Department of Agriculture will assist the State's Agriculture, Food and Fibre sector to be sustainable and profitable, with a clear focus on export-led growth.
|
|
Australian Bureau of Statistics
|
In 1901, statistics were collected by each state, for their individual use. While attempts were made to coordinate collections through an annual Conference of Statisticians, it was quickly realised that the fledgling nation would require a National Statistical Office to develop nationally comparable statistics.
|
|
Clinical Networks
|
Here you will find information on the network activities being undertaken as well as the latest news relevant to the networks.
|
|
Dept of Agriculture Fishing and Forestry
|
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is responsible for Australia's agricultural, fisheries, forestry and food industries. Our role is to increase the competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of these industries
|
|
Department Health and Ageing
|
We seek to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through a world-class health system We seek to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through a world-class health system
|
|
Department of Land Administration
|
Our core business is land and property information. Geospatial data is gathered from ground surveys, aerial photographs and satellite imagery
|
| Department of Local Government and Regional Development |
The Department of Local Government and Regional Development's mission is to promote sustainable local government and strong and vibrant regions. |
|
Worksafe
|
WorkSafe is a division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection, the state government agency in Western Australia responsible for the administration of work safety and health laws.
|
Field Days
|
|
Dowerin Field Days
|
The Dowerin GWN Field Days was conceived to assist growers to become involved in alternative and intensified agriculture enterprises, by providing them with access to specialist localised information, resources and training
|
|
Wagin Woolorama
|
First held in 1901, for over 100 years the Wagin show has been an annual showcase of rural innovations, produce, stock and community involvement.
|
Health & Safety/Injury Prevention
|
|
Department of Health
|
The Department of Health's mission as the principal health authority is to promote, protect, maintain and restore the health of the people of Western Australia.
|
|
Injury Control Council of WA
|
ICCWA is a non-profit community-based organisation involved in a number of injury prevention and control activities in Western Australia.
|
|
Population Health Division - Injury Prevention
|
Injury Prevention’s aim is to contribute to a reduction in the incidence and severity of injury in Western Australia.
|
| SafetyQuip |
A provider of Safety Products (online as well as on location at the Safety Centre based in Erindale Road, Balcatta) They also service all areas of WA via post or courier. Dedicated to providing professional support, quality products and competitive prices, your enquiries, questions, orders and requests are welcome. |
Media
|
|
ABC Online
|
For seventy years the ABC has been a distinctive part of the Australian way of life. Australia's only national, non-commercial broadcaster, the ABC has shared its history and development with the growth of our nation.
|
|
ABC Fact File
|
Living and working on a farm might sound like the ultimate wholesome existence. In fact, only driving a truck and working in an underground mine are more dangerous.
|
|
ABC Rural
|
This is ABC Rural's collection of links to other sites relating to rural or primary industry issues.
|
|
Analysing Agriculture
|
Analysing Agriculture is an agricultural information provider supplying in-depth analyses of developments in world commodity markets in order to assess the longer term prospects for major agricultural commodities.
|
|
Countryman
|
A weekly farming newspaper produced by The West Australian. Countryman is now also available in electronic format.
|
| Farm Forum |
Farm Forum which is an open community for Farmers in Australia - 'Community for farmers by farmers'
|
|
Get Farming Australia
|
 is Australia’s leading farming information and referral service and is totally free for all farmers.
|
|
Farm Weekly (Farm Online)
|
Inside you'll find dedicated web content as well as articles sourced from Australia's leading rural newspapers and magazines on industry and lifestyle issues affecting rural Australia.
|
|
Infarmation
|
inFARMation is a free website for the rural community. We have been operating since 1996 and have thousands of members.
|
Other Interesting Sites
|
|
Alcoa
|
Alcoa has been working with the local community since the refinery began in 1984. Many Alcoa employees live in the immediate community - more than a third.
|
| CGU |
CGU Insurance is one of Australia's leading commercial insurers and distributes its products through business partners and intermediaries. |
| Goodearth Hotel |
Located on Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, the Goodearth Hotel is a 3.5 Star, full service, apartment style accommodation in Perth ideal for Families, Groups and Business Travel. Just a leisurely stroll from the magnificent Swan River and minutes from the Burswood Casino, Perth's Shopping, Entertainment and Nightlife.
|
|
Janni Goss
The Laughter Lady
|
Here you will find out more about the effective use of Laughter as therapy in both personal and professional aspects of your life. On this site, Janni outlines some of the major benefits of Laughter therapy and provides details of the various programs and ways in which Laughter can be used to benefit you.
|
|
WHO Helmet Initiative
|
The World Health Organization Helmet Initiative promotes the use of helmets as a strategy for preventing head injuries caused by bicycle or motorcycle crash or fall.
|