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ACTIVISM Activist Rights An online resource base for activists, organisers, lawyers and legal support teams in Victoria. Activists Handbook Ideas for political activism, highlighting primarily American material increasingly relevant to Australia. Change Makers Australia Encourages, educates and resources philanthropic organisations and individuals to work for significant and long-term change through effective partnership with groups experiencing disadvantage and discrimination. Directory of Social Change UK based NGO offering information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide. Get Up! An independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation giving everyday Australians opportunities to get involved and hold politicians accountable on important issues. Melbourne Activists Cookbook A resource for people who want to build grass roots resistance to capital. Petition-Them.com UK based international site hosting publicly generated online petitions. The Change Agency Brisbane based company working with activists and community organisers to achieve social and environmental outcomes.

ANIMAL RIGHTS

Animal Liberation Victoria A non-profit animal rights organisation dedicated to helping all animals with a strong focus on those factory farmed.

Animals Asia A Hong Kong-based animal welfare charity devoted to the needs of wild, domesticated and endangered species throughout Asia, well known for championing the fair treatment of bears.

Animals Australia The Australian arm of the Australian and New Zealand Federation of Animals Societies (ANZFAS), uniting organisations and individuals in Australia who share the conviction that animals suffering is unnecessary and unjustified.

Ban Cruel Farms - Farm Sanctuary Campaigns Hosted by Vegsource.com and aimed at preventing cruel and irresponsible factory farming practices.

BlueVoice.org Organisation devoted to the conservation of dolphins and whales.

Choose Cruelty Free An Australian guide to consumer products that avoid animal cruelty.

CircusWatch.com PETA website focussing on alleged animal cruelty connected to circuses.

Coalition Against Duck Shooting An Australian website opposing the appalling sport of duck shooting.

Donkey Shelter (Victoria, Australia) Helps orphaned, abandoned, suffering and mistreated donkeys.

Don't Palm Us Off Zoos Victoria campaign website arguing for the inclusion of information about palm oil in Australian food products.

FactoryFarming.com USA site documenting the horrors of factory farming practices.

Humane Society International - Australia  Seeks to create a humane and sustainable world for all animals, including people, through education, advocacy and empowerment, particularly in developing countries worldwide.

Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe A network of 29 European countries promoting the coexistence of brown bears, lynxes, wolves and wolverines with human societies.

McDonald's Video Game Cartoon video game based around the production and sale of fast food, with no connections to any real people or organisations whatsoever. Really.

People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) The world's largest animal rights organisation dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals.

RSPCA Website of the Australian Royal Society for the Protection of Animals.

Stop Canada's Massive Seal Hunt Humane Society of the United States campaign against sealing hunting.

Store Wars A fantastic organic farming cartoon spoof on the Empire's takeover of our shops and markets. Join the Organic Rebellion and help Obi Wan Cannoli rescue Princess Lettuce!!

The Animal Rescue Site 'Click and Others Donate' USA site providing funds to feed and care for some of the 27 million unwanted animals given to USA shelters yearly.

The Meatrix - Ending Animal Cruelty A fantastic animal rights cartoon spoof featuring Moopheus. Join Leo and take the red pill!

The Meatrix II - Revolting More Action. More Manure. The Revolt Continue with another fantastic animal rights cartoon spoof featuring Moopheus. Make sure you visit the Meatrix interactive site with soy drink and tofu in hand for more info.

The Meatrix 2.5 Welcome to the Real World. The Revolt Continue with yet half another fantastic animal rights cartoon spoof featuring Moopheus. Make sure you visit the Meatrix interactive site with half a soy drink and a tiny tofu in hand for more info.

VegFam UK based organisation that funds self-supporting, sustainable food and water projects, that do not exploit animals or the environment.

Voiceless - The Fund For Animals Promoting respect and compassion for animals, awareness of their living conditions and action to protect animals from suffering.

Wildlife Advocate A not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to the safety, freedom and independence of native Australian fauna.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) A state-of-the-art Centre for the public exhibition, display and preservation of Australian and international screen content in all its forms.

Australia Council Supports Australian artists and arts organisations to pursue artistic excellence in creating and presenting their work, to take advantage of opportunities to improve and develop their skills and to tour and promote their work to wider audiences.

Bindarri Website aiming to support and promote australian creatives who are working for positive change and to inspire others who are yet to begin.

Chunky Move A contemporary dance company seeking to redefine what is or what can be contemporary dance within an ever-evolving Australian culture.

City of Melbourne Arts House A City of Melbourne initiative supporting the arts by developing new arts practices, works and audiences at its three locations at the North Melbourne Town Hall, Horti Hall and Meat Market.

Cultural Development Network An independent non-profit group that links communities, artists, local councils and organisations across Victoria.

David Bridie Website of Australian musician David Bridie.

Impro Melbourne Melbourne's most diverse improvisation theatre company.

Julian Burnside Language, Arts, Law Information site of Victorian lawyer, linguist and art enthusiast Julian Burnside.

Melbourne Workers Theatre Produces powerful, professional theatre of high quality for, with and about working class people.

Midsumma Festival The annual Midsumma arts and cultural festival that celebrates the pride and diversity of Victoria's lesbian, gay and allied communities.

Multicultural Arts Victoria Provides opportunities and support to artists and communities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as offering culturally diverse art to the public.

NextWave Festival Website of the Next Wave Festival, a multi-art-form festival specifically aimed at involving young people.

Noise A youth arts initiative that develops and profiles young artists and their work across radio, television, in print and online.

Overland The most radical of Australia’s long-standing literary/cultural magazines.

Rod Quantock Described as clever, bizarre, dangerous, effortless and hilarious, Rod is a comic genius of understated proportions.

SlowFood An international association that promotes food and wine culture, and defends food and agricultural biodiversity worldwide.

St. Martins Theatre 44 St Martins Lane, South Yarra

The Song Room Melbourne not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing music and arts programs in Australian schools and communities

Urban Art A Melbourne based artist initiative with a global focus on urban space and the relationship of contemporary art and ideas to cultural identity.

Victorian Arts Centre The self described flagship of the performing arts in Victoria and focal point of Melbourne's cultural precinct.

Victorian Writers Centre A not-for-profit organisation which assists writers through the various stages of their development.

BOOKSHOPS AND PUBLISHERS ABC Shop Website of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's bookshops Readings Books And Music One of Melbourne’s pre-eminent independent bookstore over the past two decades. Sleepers Publishing Melbourne based publisher promoting new and established Australian writers. Spinifex Press Melbourne based independent press publishing innovative and controversial books across a wide variety of subject areas, known for its quality feminist publications. The New International Bookshop Located in Melbourne Trades Hall, NIBS is a co-operative that comprises a bookshop, coffee shop, art gallery and meeting room.

CORPORATE MONITORS

Adbusters A quirky site fuelled by a global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, students, educators and entrepreneurs who want to advance the new social activist movement of the information age by deconstructing and altering ads.

Corpwatch USA site that investigates and exposes corporate violations of human rights, environmental crimes, fraud and corruption around the world.

McSpotlight This site, arguably an 'arch' rival to the estimated $2 billion annual advertising McDonald's, catalogues some of the claims and counterclaims arising out of the UK McLibel case.

Multinational Monitor Website of the monthly magazine devoted primarily to examining the activities of multinational companies.

Nikewatch Oxfam Australia's Labour Rights campaign focussing on sportswear manufacturer Nike.

Public Citizen USA national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization representing consumer interests in the USA Congress, executive branch and courts.

Transparency International A global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption.

ECONOMICS

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Website of John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, providing a fascinating door into the role of strategically driven international finance arrangements. Written from a former insiders knowledge, this site introduces a must read book, along with other ideas and projects of the author.

Fiscally Green A Canadian site providing a one-stop shop for information on ecological fiscal reform in Canada and around the world.

Post-Autistic Economics Network An email based economics network and journal.

Stern Review on the economics of climate change UK Treasury website hosting the Stern Review, a comprehensive economic analysis of the likely impacts of climate change for the United Kingdom and globally.

Taxpayers Australia Australian not-for-profit educational institution that educate taxpayers on issues relating to tax and superannuation, formerly driven for over 50 years by my father, Eric Risstrom.

EDUCATION

Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) Fighting for public education since the 1960s, DOGS main aims are the promotion and protection of public education and separation of Church and State and opposition to public funding of private religious schools.

Australian Education Union (AEU) Representing a membership of 165,000 educators who work in public schools, colleges, early childhood and vocational settings in all states and territories of Australia.

Rethinking Schools USA nonprofit, independent publisher of educational materials advocating for reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice.

The Centre for Commercial Free Public Education USA non-profit organisation that addresses the issue of commercialism in public schools by providing support to students, parents, teachers and other concerned citizens organising to keep their schools commercial-free and community-controlled.

The Common Good - Civics and Citizenship Education ABC collection of material for learning about civics and citizenship, drawn from ABC TV and Radio, and online productions created in collaboration with other organisations.

ELECTORAL

ABC Elections - Coverage of Australian Elections (ABC) Australian Broadcast Corporation election website anchored by psephologist Anthony Green.

Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Website of the organisation commissioned to administer Federal and other elections across Australia.

Australian Capital Territory Electoral Commission (Elections ACT) Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in the ACT.

Democracy4Sale A NSW Greens party website that allows users to search the who by, who to and how much of political donations.

Election Tracker Australian election analysis site with a youth focus.

Electoral Commission Queensland Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in Queensland.

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) Swedish based intergovernmental organisation with member states from all continents, with a mandate to support sustainable democracy worldwide.

Mumble Eclectic Australian psephological site with a variety of contributions and links.

New Democracy Australian site aiming to provide realistic and innovative alternative models of government that are determined by the people.

New South Wales Electoral Commission (NSWEC) Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in New South Wales.

Northern Territory Electoral Commission Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in the Northern Territory.

OzPolitics.info Informative website guide to Australian politics and government, including recent electoral trends.

Proportional Representation Society of Australia Promotes the Hare Clark Quota Preferential method of Proportional Representation as a fair and practical way to implement representative democracy.

Psephos - Adam Carr's Election Archive Australian psephological site that claims to be the largest, most comprehensive and most up-to-date archive of electoral information in the world.

State Electoral Office - South Australia Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in South Australia.

Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in Tasmania.

The Poll Bludger Australian psephological site hosting 'Reflections on the Miracle of Democracy at Work in the Greatest Nation on Earth.'

Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in Victoria.

Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) Website of the organisation commissioned to administer elections in Western Australia.

EMPLOYMENT

Eco-Shout A catalyst to action for Melbourne's green community, those campaigning for environmental and indigenous justice and a sustainable future.

Environmental Jobs Network (EJN) Australia's leading online resource for environmental job seekers, professionals and career changers.

Infoxchange Employment The employment hub of Infoxchange Australia, a not-for-profit social enterprise company focusing on community development using information technology as the primary tool to create positive social change.

ENVIRONMENT

60L Green Building The premier green commercial building in Australia, unique in its approach to energy and water consumption and the use of recycled and re-used materials during construction.

Alternative Technology Association (ATA) A not-for-profit organisation promoting sustainable technology and practice in order to protect our environment.

An Inconvenient Truth Official website of the film 'An Inconvenient Truth' on climate change, anchored by former should-have-been US President Al Gore.

AntiNuclear Australian site highlighting the dangerous folly of nuclear power, focussing on Australian news.

antinuclear.info Australian aiming to exposing the pro-nuclear hype.

Audubon Society (USA) Aims to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.

Australian Bush Heritage Fund A national, independent, non-profit organisation committed to preserving Australia's biodiversity by protecting the bush.

Australian Conservation Foundation Consumption Atlas The Australian Conservation Foundation's easy to use interactive atlas mapping patterns of consumption and environmental impact.

Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) Australia's peak environment organisation, which works with the community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain our environment.

Australian GenEthics Network Promotes critical community education, discussion and debate on the economic, market, environmental, social and ethical impacts of genetic engineering technologies.

Australian Marine Conservation Society A national, not-for-profit charity whose mission is to protect the health and vitality of Australia's coasts and oceans.

Australian Wildlife Conservancy An independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of Australia’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems.

Australian Wildlife Protection Council A non-profit charity which aims to protect our native animals from cruelty and exploitation

Australian Youth Climate Coalition Inspires, educate, empowers and mobilises young Australians to take action on climate change.

Banksia Environmental Foundation Supports and recognises members of the community for their positive contribution to the environment.

Bird Observers Club A major birding organisation including 38 Branches and Affiliates with members all over Australia.

Birds Australia Dedicated to the conservation, study and enjoyment of Australia's native birds and their habitats since 1901.

BlueWedges.org A Victorian grassroots association opposed to the deepening of shipping channels in Port Phillip Bay, The Rip and Yarra River.

Bugs for Bugs Promotes integrated pest management, which encourages reduced pesticide use.

Carbon Offset Watch The first independent ranking of Australian offset providers.

CERES Community Environment Park The Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies is a community environment project that aims to foster awareness and action on environmental and social issues affecting urban areas.

Cities for Climate Protection An ICLEI campaign enlisting cities to achieve quantifiable reductions in local greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and enhance urban livability and sustainability.

Clean Ocean Foundation A Victorian NGO whose mission is to protect our ocean ecosystem and establish sustainable water management practices.

Clean Up The World Aims to inspire and work with communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment.

Clearwater Aims to create an environment that facilitates cultural change in the adoption of sustainable environmental management practices for urban stormwater by local government and industry professionals across Victoria.

Climate Action Network Australia An alliance of over 30 regional, state and national environmental, health, community development, and research groups aiming to tackle climate change.

Climate Friendly Australian organisation offering carbon offsets you can pay for and other ways to reduce your climate impact.

Climate Justice Aims to enforce laws that can help combat climate change.

Community Power Australia's first not for profit renewable energy purchasing group, delivering Green Power and savings to residents since 2002.

Cool Melbourne A Melbourne based one-stop info-shop for all things environmental, inspirational, practical and sustainable.

David Suzuki Foundation Works to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us, the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.

Department of Sustainability and Environment-Victoria (DSE) The Victorian Government department tasked to bring together the state's responsibilities for sustainability of the natural and built environment.

Don't Palm Us Off Zoos Victoria campaign website arguing for the inclusion of information about palm oil in Australian food products.

Earth Sharing Apparently influenced by the philosophy of Henry George, Earth Sharing looks to bring back the once popular and attainable theory that we can have equality of opportunity.

Eco-Footprint Calculator Victorian Environment Protection Authority web based questionnaire that calculates how much impact you are having on the planet.

Eco-Shout Designed as a catalyst to action for Melbourne's green community, those campaigning for environmental and indigenous justice and a sustainable future.

Ecosustainable Hub Aims to make an active contribution towards the improvement of the quality of life for ourselves and future generations, facilitating co-operation, networking, ethical practices and developments

Environment Defenders Office (Victoria) (EDO) An independent, non-profit, community legal service, practising in public interest environment and planning law.

Energy Ratings for Household Appliances Australian government infosite detailing household appliance energy use and efficiency

Environment Projects Australia A national initiative of eleven environment working with the community, business, employees and government to transform the level of resources available for environmental and community groups.

Environment Victoria (EV) Victoria's peak non-government environment organisation.

Fairshare International Promotes a world in which the many good things in life are shared more fairly by all people, including future generations.

Farm Sanctuary The United State’s largest farm animal rescue and protection organisation.

Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Victoria's oldest conservation group, which advocates conservation and the study of natural history.

Flora For Fauna Australian website designed to make it easy and fun for you to plan your garden 's flora so that it attracts fauna.

Fostering Sustainable Behaviour A site designed to enhance the success of programs fostering sustainable behaviour.

Friends of Merri Creek An independent, voluntary community group which works to protect and restore Melbourne's Merri Creek Parklands.

Friends of the Earth Australia A federation of autonomous local groups who are working towards an environmentally sustainable and socially equitable future.

Friends of the Earth International An international federation of autonomous environmental organisations campaigning on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our day, while simultaneously catalyzing a shift toward sustainable societies.

Future Energy News, action and information towards a sustainable energy future.

GenEthics Network Promotes critical community education, discussion and debate on the economic, market, environmental, social and ethical impacts of genetic engineering technologies.

GENI Global Energy Network Institute Aims to conduct research and to educate world leaders and the public about the critical viability of the interconnection of electric power networks, with an emphasis on tapping abundant renewable energy resources.

Global Response A worldwide connection for a better global environment through effective letter-writing campaigns.

Global Sustainability@RMIT A Research and Innovation Institute at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

Going Solar (Carlton, Victoria) A small retail outlet has grown to become Victoria’s leading renewable energy and sustainable living specialists through its retail, wholesale, projects, environmental and consulting divisions.

Goongerah Environment Centre A networking, political and education collective working for the protection of the remaining Old Growth forests in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia,

Gould League Australia's leading environmental education organisation.

Green Collect Delivers innovative environmental services that promote recycling and waste minimisation, and offers new work and training opportunities to people who have experienced barriers to employment.

Greenfleet An Australian non-profit organisation providing a simple way to reduce your car's impact on the environment by planting native trees that offset the greenhouse gases that you produce.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific An independent organisation campaigning to ensure a just, peaceful, sustainable environment for future generations.

Greenpeace International An international non-profit organisation, with a presence in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, which campaigns against environmental degradation by 'bearing witness' in a non-violent manner.

Greening Australia A solutions-driven organisation that is doing something practical about Australia’s environmental problems.

Green Net Australia A net service provided by a group of volunteers offering free Internet services to over 200 groups including indigenous, community and environmental organisations.

Green Power A national accreditation program for renewable energy products offered by electricity suppliers to households and businesses across Australia.

Gunns20.org Website of the Friends of Gunns 20, supporting the environmental activists, organisations and concerned citizens defending a writ by the Tasmanian logging company Gunns Ltd.

Help Stop Uranium Export Australian Greens website encouraging community opposition to Australian uranium mining, export and use.

International Council for Local Environment Initiatives International home of the international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.

International Council for Local Environment Initiatives Oceania Australian home of the international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) The world’s largest and most important conservation network.

Lawyers For Forests An association of legal professionals promoting the conservation and better management of Australia’s remaining native forests.

Melbourne Water Victorian government manager of Melbourne’s water supply catchments, sewage, rivers, creeks and major drainage systems.

MAdGE Victorian network of people, including many mums, concerned about the health and environmental effects of GE food.

Nuclear Free Australia (Victoria) Works towards the elimination of the nuclear industry in all its forms both in Australia and worldwide.

Nuclear News Site aiming to provide the latest news on the uranium/nuclear industry.

Otway Ranges Environment Network (OREN) A network of individuals and groups who care about environmental issues in the Otway region of Victoria.

Port Philip Conservation Council A federation of 16 conservation organisations around Port Phillip - Melbourne's major natural feature.

Protectors of Public Land Victoria A coalition of community action groups and environmental organisations, whose charter is to protect and preserve significant public lands in public ownership for present and future generations.

Reborn A campaign by Environment Victoria and the Total Environment Centre to introduce e-waste recycling in Australia.

Recycling Near You Australian free internet directory service for recycling services listed nearest to the address you type in.

Redefining Progress USA based organisation working with a broad array of partners to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability.

Rivers SOS A coalition of environmental / community groups concerned with the wrecking of rivers in New South Wales, Australia by mining operations.

Royal Park Projection Group An incorporated organisation aiming to protect, regenerate and conserve Melbourne's Royal Park as a unique, indigenous, central city park for present and future generations.

Safe Climate Australia Organisation formed and steered by a foundation group of concerned scientists, community and business leaders with a shared understanding of the scientific and moral imperatives for emergency action to restore a safe climate.

Save The Bilby Fund Raises money to help put a stop to the steady decline of Bilbys, an Australian marsupial.

SaveWater A not for profit association aiming to accelerate water conservation behaviour change and water saving product purchasing in line with Government and water industry needs.

Solar Sisters Works to effect social and environmental change within the building industry and in their private lives by supporting and encouraging co-operative approaches.

State Of The Environment Reporting - Australia Government site providing information about environmental and heritage conditions, trends and pressures for the Australian continent, surrounding seas and Australia's external territories.

Stern Review on the economics of climate change UK Treasury website hosting the Stern Review, a comprehensive economic analysis of the likely impacts of climate change for the United Kingdom and globally.

Sustainability Street A community based training program designed to nurture sustainable living both at home and around your neighbourhood.

Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF) A 'Can-do' organisation specialising in the promotion of sustainable living practices for existing projects programs and organisations.

Sustainable Gardening Australia A not for profit association committed to achieving real, continually improving and easily understood environmental solutions for gardeners.

Sustainable Seafood Guide Offers Australian seafood lovers a better understanding of our seafood and the impacts of the fisheries that supply them.

The Earth Charter - International International site of organisations supporting The Earth Charter: a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, peaceful and sustainable global society in the 21st century.

The Earth Charter Australia Australian site of organisations supporting the Earth Charter: a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, peaceful and sustainable global society in the 21st century.

The Eco Gateway An guide to resources for individuals and organisations working to protect our environment and create a sustainable future.

The Environment Shop (Northcote, Victoria) An Australian owned and operated shop selling products that provide an environmental benefit.

The Organics Directory A great Australian source of information for people that buy organic.

The Rainforest Site 'Click and Others Donate' site that focuses on site that focuses on the preservation of the worlds rainforests.

The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement A mix of tongue in cheek and serious arguments claimed to be part of a movement for removing humans from the planet.

The Wilderness Society (TWS) A community-based environmental advocacy organisation whose mission is to protect, promote and restore wilderness and natural processes across Australia for the survival and ongoing evolution of life on Earth.

Threatened Species Network Aims to involve the general public in effective, hands-on conservation action to protect Australia’s many threatened plant and animal species and ecological communities.

Transition Towns A movement supporting small collections of motivated individuals within a community come together to respond to the challenges and opportunities of Peak Oil and Climate Change

Timber Workers For Forests An independent group established by timber workers who share concerns about forestry practices in Tasmania.

Triple Bottom Line Program A planning and reporting mechanism and decision-making framework hosted by ICLEI Oceania used to achieve sustainable development.

Tree Project (Victoria) A non-profit community organisation dedicated to revegetating the Victorian landscape with indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses.

Turn Up The Heat UK based global warming site that aims to 'expose the fudged figures, dodgy claims and empty public relations of the charming people who are wrecking the biosphere.'

Veg For Life A comprehensive information and networking site, filled with hundreds of resources, recipes and tips to help you on your veg journey.

Victoria Naturally Alliance An alliance of eight environment groups to work with government and the community to solve Victoria's biodiversity crisis.

Victoria Walks Victorian website encouraging walking as a great way to change your neighbourhood for the better.

Victorian Climate Change Project Actions led by the Victorian Government to address climate change and how you can play your part.

Victorian Environment Assessment Council Provides independent and strategic advice to the Government of Victoria on matters relating to the protection and ecologically sustainable management of the environment and natural resources of Victoria.

Victorian Indigenous Nurseries Co-operative Not for profit co-operative providing local native plants to the north and east of Melbourne, Australia

Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) An independent, non-profit, membership-based group, which exists to protect Victoria's unique natural environment and biodiversity through the establishment and effective management of national parks, conservation reserves and other measures.

Victorian Rainforest Network An independent and politically unaligned network of rainforest enthusiasts, researchers and activists with a shared interest in rainforest conservation and education across Victoria.

Vox Bandicoot One of Australia’s leading environmental education companies.

Waste Wise Schools A program that assists Victorian schools to minimise waste and reduce litter.

Water Aid Australia The Australian water industry's international charity, dedicated to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world's poorest people.

Water Efficient Gardenscapes An Australian enterprise providing services to reduce the adverse ecological impacts of domestic gardens and urban landscapes.

Waterkeepers Australia A not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting community advocates - riverkeepers and baykeepers - for protection of our water ways.

Water Stewards Network Seeks to empower citizens to take local control of freshwater resource management.

Waterwatch A national community water quality monitoring network that encourages all Australians to become involved and active in the protection and management of their waterways and catchments.

Weedbusters Works with the community to achieve sustainable land and water management, primarily through increased public involvement in weed management, education and awareness projects.

Weeds Australia Promotes access to key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension, training and personnel.

Westwyck A Melbourne metropolitan development aiming be influential in setting new standards for quality sustainable design and sustainable living

Whales Revenge Sign the petition for the whales and try your luck at a little unorthodox, but private, revenge.

Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF Australia) A co-operative program based on working in exchange for food and accommodation.

World Summit on Sustainable Development Website of the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development.

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Australia) Australian arm of the WWF International Network working globally in conservation activities.

Zero Emissions Network An independent alliance of groups supporting the global campaign to reduce humanity’s net greenhouse gas emissions to zero and below.

Zero Waste (New Zealand) New Zealand campaign with the ultimate goal of minimising and eventually eliminating waste.

ETHICS

Australian Genethics Network Promotes critical community education, discussion and debate on the economic, market, environmental, social and ethical impacts of genetic engineering technologies.

Carnegie Council USA based organisation promoting ethical leadership on issues of war, peace and global social justice.

Ethical Globalization Initiative EGI is committed to convening key stakeholders in new alliances to integrate concepts of human rights, gender sensitivity and enhanced accountability into efforts to address global challenges and governance shortcomings.

Ethics on the World Wide Web USA based site with links to many articles on ethics and the internet's world wide web.

Idealist.org - Action Without Borders Connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.

People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) The world's largest animal rights organisation, dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals.

St. James Ethics Centre An independent not-for-profit organisation which provides a non-judgemental forum for the promotion and exploration of ethics and ethical decision-making.

FAIR TRADE AND ETHICAL INVESTMENT

Aidwatch A not for profit activist organisation monitoring and campaigning on Australian overseas aid and trade policies and programs.

Ausbuy A non-profit, non-political organisation encouraging Australians to support Australian owned and made products and services.

Australian Community Foods Info site for people interested in healthy local foods run by a small non-profit corporation dedicated to developing, implementing, and promoting appropriate web-based technologies to support local food networks.

Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET) A national network of over 90 community organisations and many more individuals concerned about trade and investment policy.

BadCorp.org A USA based site providing the information on corporations that their public relations departments would rather you didn't know.

Choice Online edition of the Australian Consumer Association's consumer magazine, researching and campaigning on behalf of consumers.

Consumers International Supports, links and represents consumer groups and agencies all over the world.

Cow Fund An Australian not-for-profit initiative supporting microcredit projects in developing communities in Asia.

Eco Buy Victoria's local government green purchasing program.

EcoShop Australia's best eco-shopping resource.

Ecosustainable Hub An extensive list of international ethical investments organisations

Ethical Consumer Guide An Australian guide to help you make choices based on ethical considerations when shopping.

Ethical Investor An online ethical investment magazine.

Etiko Sports Australian-based brand committed to the production of high quality sporting goods, the promotion of the principles of Fair Trade and the elimination of child labour.

Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand A regional body bringing together organisations and individuals interested and working in the fair trade movement.

Freecycle Network™ Online non profit network where people offer goods and receive others for free in their own towns, by posting goods they want to give away.

Give Well US based independent, nonprofit charity evaluator performing in-depth research on charities to help people accomplish as much good as possible with their donations.

Global Trade Watch An Australian grassroots group campaigning for democratic, environmentally sustainable and fair trading systems.

Grasslands Grocery Melbourne organic food co-operative offering good food, social justice and home delivery!

Gooshing UK online ethical shopping guide listing thousands of everyday products and assessments.

Grameen Bank Bangladesh Bank, now famous for providing microcredit to poor Bangladeshi people.

Green Canary Online buying and fundraising site aiming to 'reduce the damaging effect we as a race are having on our planet'.

ICLEI Local Government Green Purchasing Scheme The International Council for Local Environment Initiatives Sustainable Procurement Program.

International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) A global network of fair trade organizations, improving the livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged producers by linking and promoting fair trade organisations, and speaking out for greater justice in world trade.

IdealsWork.com The hosts, IdealsWork, Inc. appear to be a USA-based provider of technology and web-based services for individuals and organisations that are thoughtful about social and financial issues.

JustSite Australian ethical and sustainable online shop where you can learn about, and buy from, companies and non profits with a core commitment to ethical trading and natural values.

Kiva The world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs around the globe.

LendForPeace Micro-lending website that allows individuals to make small loans to micro-entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Territories.

Make Trade Fair An Oxfam website promoting Fair Trade.

Multinational Monitor USA based site monitoring the activities of multinational corporations.

MYC4 An online marketplace for giving loans to African businesses.

No Sweat Australian clothing suppliers aiming to provide footwear, clothing and other stuff that not only looks good, but also does good.

Oxfam Fair Trade Shopping An Oxfam guide to their online shop and fair trade.

Partners in Health US based organisation that claims that when a person falls ill, they to use all of the means at their disposal to make them well.

People For Fair Trade - Australia A voluntary network committed to fair trade with producers of goods, through the support of education and alternative trade. Retails tea and coffee.

Population Services International US based global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health.

Reichstein Foundation Melbourne philanthropic organisation funding 'change not charity'.

Responsible Investment Association Australasia A membership organisation for professionals working in the area of socially responsible investment, which also others to learn how they can become socially responsible investors.

The Life You Can Save Site asking everyone who can afford to contribute to reducing extreme poverty by giving a modest proportion of their income to effective organizations fighting extreme poverty.

Unbranded Clothing Australian business producing clothing without using all too common sweat shop conditions for its workers.

United Nations Global Compact Voluntary United Nations initiative to promote responsible corporate citizenship so that business can be part of the solution to the challenges of globalisation.

United Prosperity USA based African developing country person to person loan guaranteeing site.

GREEN POLITICS
	AUSTRALIAN GREENS PARTIES
	The Australian Greens website Home site of the Australian Greens political party.
	The Greens (Australian Capital Territory) Website of the ACT Greens political party.
	The Greens (New South Wales) Website of the Greens New South Wales political party.
	The Greens (Queensland) Website of the Queensland Greens political party.
	The Greens (North Territory) Website of the Northern Territory Branch of the Australian Greens political party.
	The Greens (South Australia) Website of the South Australian Greens political party.
	The Greens (Tasmania) Website of the Tasmanian Greens political party.
	The Greens (Victoria) Website of the Australian Greens - Victoria political party.
	The Greens (Western Australia) Website of the Greens West Australia political party.
	The Green Institute (Australia) A forum for education, exchange, research and debate, founded on the principles of environment, social justice, nonviolence and democracy.
	GREENS IN VICTORIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
		BRIMBANK CITY COUNCIL
		Geraldine Brooks' Brimbank City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Geraldine Brooks.
		CASEY CITY COUNCIL
		Lynette Keleher's Casey Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Lynette Keleher
		DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL
		Trent McCarthy's Darebin Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Trent McCarthy
		GLEN EIRA CITY COUNCIL
		Neil Piling's Glen Eira Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Neil Piling
		Neil Piling's Blog Page The official blog of Greens Cr Neil Pilling, Rosstown Ward, Glen Eira Council
		MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL
		Cathy Oke's Melbourne City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Cathy Oke.
		MOONEE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
		Rose Iser's Moonee Valley Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Rose Iser.
		MORELAND CITY COUNCIL
		Jo Connellan's Moreland City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Jo Connellan.
		Toby Archer's Moreland City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Toby Archer.
		MOUNT ALEXANDER CITY COUNCIL
		Philip Schier's Mount Alexander City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Philip Schier.
		PORT PHILLIP CITY COUNCIL
		John Middleton's Port Phillip City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. John Middleton.
		QUEENSCLIFFE BOROUGH COUNCIL
		Lloyd Davies' Borough of Queenscliffe Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Lloyd Davies.
		SURF COAST SHIRE COUNCIL
		Simon Northeast Surf Coast Shire Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Simon Northeast.
		WHITEHORSE CITY COUNCIL
		Mayor Helen Harris' Whitehorse City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Helen Harris.
		Bill Pemberton's Whitehorse City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Bill Pemberton.
		YARRA CITY COUNCIL
		Alison Clarke's Yarra City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Alison Clarke.
		Sam Gaylard's Yarra City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Sam Gaylard.
		Amanda Stone's Yarra City Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Amanda Stone. (Mayor 2008-9)
		YARRA RANGES CITY COUNCIL
		Samantha Dunn's Yarra Ranges Council Page Council biographical and contact details for Green Cr. Samantha Dunn.
	GREENS IN OTHER AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
	NSW Green Councillors Contact details for New South Wales Greens Councillors.
	Tasmanian Green Councillors Contact details for Tasmanian Greens Councillors.
	GREENS IN STATE AND TERRITORY PARLIAMENTS
		AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
		Amanda Bresnan MLA (Australian Capital Territory-Australia) ACT Greens website of Greens MLA Amanda Bresnan.
		Meredith Hunter MLA (Australian Capital Territory-Australia) ACT Greens website of Greens MLA Meredith Hunter.
		Caroline Le Couteur MLA (Australian Capital Territory-Australia) ACT Greens website of Greens MLA Caroline Le Couteur.
		Shane Rattenbury MLA (Australian Capital Territory-Australia) ACT Greens website of Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury.
		NEW SOUTH WALES
		Ian Cohen's Web Page MLC (New South Wales-Australia) Website of NSW Greens MLC Ian Cohen.
		John Kaye MLC (New South Wales-Australia) Website of NSW Greens MLC John Kaye.
		Lee Rhiannon MLC (New South Wales-Australia) Website of NSW Greens MLC Lee Rhiannon.
		Sylvia Hale MLC (New South Wales-Australia) Website of NSW Greens MLC Sylvia Hale.
		SOUTH AUSTRALIA
		Mark Parnell MLC (South Australia) Greens website of South Australian Green MLC Mark Parnell.
		TASMANIA
		Kim Booth MHA (Tasmania-Australia) Tasmanian Greens website of Tasmanian Greens MHA Kim Booth.
		Nik McKim MHA (Tasmania-Australia) Tasmanian Greens website of Tasmanian Greens MHA Nik McKim.
		Tim Morris MHA (Tasmania-Australia) Tasmanian Greens website of Tasmanian Greens MHA Tim Morris.
		Cassy O'Connor MHA (Tasmania-Australia) Tasmanian Greens website of Tasmanian Greens MHA Peg Putt.
		VICTORIA
		Greg Barber MLC (Victoria) Greens website of Victorian Green MLC Greg Barber.
		Colleen Hartland MLC (Victoria) Greens website of Victorian Green MLC Colleen Hartland.
		Sue Pennicuik MLC (Victoria) Greens website of Victorian Green MLC Sue Pennicuik.
		WESTERN AUSTRALIA
		Adele Carles MLA (Fremantle - Western Australia) Greens website of Western Australian Green MLA Adele Carles.
		Robyn Chapple MLC (Western Australia) Greens website of Western Australian Green MLC Robyn Chapple. (From May 2009)
		Paul Llewellyn MLC (Western Australia) Greens website of Western Australian Green MLC Paul Llewellyn.
		Lynn McLaren MLC (Western Australia) Greens website of Western Australian Green MLC Lynn McLaren. (From May 2009)
		Giz Watson MLC (Western Australia) Greens website of Western Australian Green MLC Giz Watson.
		Alison Xamon MLC (Western Australia) Greens website of Western Australian Green MLC Alison Xamon. (From May 2009)
	GREENS IN THE AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT
		THE AUSTRALIAN SENATE
		Senator Bob Brown's Parliament Page (Tasmania-Australia)
		Senator Bob Brown's Green's Web Page (Tasmania-Australia)
		Senator Sarah Hanson-Young's Parliament Page (South Australia)
		Senator Sarah Hanson-Young's Green's Web Page (South Australia)
		Senator Scott Ludlam's Parliament Page (Western Australia)
		Senator Scott Ludlam's Green's Web Page (Western Australia)
		Senator Christine Milne's Parliament Page (Tasmania-Australia)
		Senator Christine Milne's Green's Web Page (Tasmania-Australia)
		Senator Rachel Siewert's Parliament Page (Western Australia-Australia)
		Senator Rachel Siewert's Green's Web Page (Western Australia-Australia)
	GREENS IN THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT
		Sue Bradford (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand) Greens website of New Zealand Greens List MP Sue Bradford.
		Jeanette Fitzsimmons (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand) Greens website of New Zealand Greens List MP and Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimmons.
		Sue Kedgley (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand) Greens website of New Zealand Greens List MP Sue Kedgley.
		Keith Locke (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand) Greens website of New Zealand Greens List MP Keith Locke.
		Russell Norman (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand) Greens website of New Zealand Greens List MP and Co-Leader Russell Norman.
		Metiria Turel (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand) Greens website of New Zealand Greens List MP Metiria Turel.
	GLOBAL GREEN POLITICS: INTERNATIONAL LINKS
	European Greens Website of the European Greens, with information on the European Federation of Green Parties and 33 member parties.
	German Greens Website of the German Greens (German language version only).
	Global Greens An international network of Green parties and political movements.
	Green Parties worldwide Umbrella webpage with links to Green Parties across the globe.
	Green Party Of Aotearoa (New Zealand) Website of the Green Party Of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
	Green Party of the United States Website of the Green Party of the United States (USA).
	Green Party of Sweden Website of the Swedish Greens (Swedish and English versions available).

HEALTH
Better Health Channel Victorian Government health information homepage, linking to useful health information and articles.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand An independent statutory agency establishing food standards for the two countries.
Health Insite Australian Government health information site indexed by topic.
Transplant Australia Australian organisation representing transplant recipients, people undergoing dialysis, those awaiting transplantation, donor families and medical professionals involved in organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
Victoria Walks Victorian website encouraging walking as a great way to change your neighbourhood for the better.
	DRUG AND ALCOHOL
Oxygen Australian website dedicated to informing young people about tobacco and its use in Australia.
Quit Victoria Anti-smoking initiative of The Cancer Council Victoria, VicHealth, Department of Human Services and the National Heart Foundation dedicated to eliminating the pain, illness and suffering caused by tobacco.
Turning Point Strives to promote and maximise the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms.
Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association The peak body representing Alcohol and Other Drug services in Victoria.
Victorian Drug Services Victorian Government site with useful information about drugs for a various range of people, including drug users, families, friends or anyone affected by drugs or wants to learn more about the harms of drugs.
Youth Substance Abuse Service (YSAS) Offers accessible, effective and engaging alcohol and drug interventions for young people in Victoria between the ages of 12 - 21 experiencing significant problems with their alcohol and/or drug use.
	MENTAL HEALTH
All In The Mind Australian Broadcast Corporation Radio National 30 minute weekly podcasted program about the mind, brain and behaviour.
ARBIAS (Alcohol Related Brain Injury Australian Services ) Australian organisation that provides specialist services in alcohol and other substance related brain impairment.
Beyond Blue Australian independent not for profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders.
Mental Health Review Board of Victoria A statutory tribunal established under the Mental Health Act 1986 to conduct reviews of, and hear appeals by, psychiatric patients being treated involuntarily either as inpatients or on community treatment orders.
MoodGym Australian website offering free cognitive behaviour therapy for preventing depression.
Sane Australia Australian independent national charity helping people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research.
HOUSING
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Australian national research organisation, specialising in housing and urban research and policy.
Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions United Nations supported international site aiming to promote and protect the right to housing for everyone, everywhere.
Community Housing Federation of Victoria An active peak body working on behalf of community housing providers in Victoria, who are not-for-profit organisations that develop, own and manage many forms of rental housing for low income Victorians.
Community Housing Online Victorian site providing readily accessible information about Victorian community housing support and referral services
Cultivating Community A not-for-profit organisation that has grown out of support for community garden projects in inner-city public housing estates.
Melbourne Affordable Housing Melbourne based social housing organisation aiming to build diverse and sustainable communities through the provision of appropriate and affordable social housing.
The Community Housing Federation of Australia Australian national peak organisation representing the views of community housing providers in Australia.
The Tenant's Union A site for residential tenants living in Victoria, Australia who require information on their legal rights and community resources.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND REFUGEES
A Just Australia National campaign for just policies and programs for refugees and asylum seekers.
Amnesty International - Australia An independent, politically impartial worldwide movement, Amnesty International working to promote and defend human rights around the world.
Anti-Slavery International UK based international human rights organisation working against slavery and related abuses.
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Australia's largest asylum seeker aid, health and advocacy organisation, based in Melbourne.
Australia Tibet Council An independent, non-profit organisation that campaigns for the right of the Tibetan people to decide their own future and for an end to violations of their fundamental rights and freedoms.
Australian Citizenship Website An Australian Government information site
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations Established as the primary national voice to Government to represent the interests of people with disability across Australia.
Australian Human Rights Register Records individual reports and accounts of developments and violations and analyses them in the light of the human rights conventions Australia has ratified.
Australian Citizenship Website An Australian Government information site
Australian Human Rights Register Records individual reports and accounts of developments and violations and analyses them in the light of the human rights conventions Australia has ratified.
Australian Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission An Australian national independent statutory government body.
Australian Immigration Website An Australian Government information site
Australian Lawyers For Human Rights A network of Australian lawyers active in practising and promoting awareness of international human rights standards in Australia.
Australian Muslim Civil Rights Advocacy Network Dedicated to preventing the erosion of the civil rights of all Australians, providing a Muslim perspective in the civil rights arena.
Australians Against Racism Aims to counter destructive stereotyping of race and culture by actively promoting understanding and debate through the media, arts, education and the law.
Chilout - children out of detention Australian activist site opposed to the Australian policy and practice of keeping children in detention while seeking asylum.
Civil Rights Network (Australia) Aims to bring the increasing erosion of civil liberties in the ‘War on Terror’ to the attention of the Australian public.
Food First Analyses the causes of global hunger, poverty, and ecological degradation and developing solutions in partnership with movements working for social change.
Free The Slaves A non-profit organization working to end slavery worldwide.
Global Exchange USA membership-based international human rights organisation dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.
Human Rights Watch Australian non-government organisation dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world.
Julian Burnside Language, Arts, Law Information hub of Victorian lawyer. linguist and art enthusiast Julian Burnside.
Physicians For Human Rights US based organisation that uses medical and scientific methods to investigate and expose violations of human rights worldwide.
Refugee Action Collective of Victoria Activist group aiming to end mandatory detention, close Australian detention camps, abolish temporary visas, allow refugee boats land and to fight racist scapegoating.
Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre Melbourne community legal centre specialising in all aspects of refugee and immigration law, policy and practice.
Refugee Council of Australia A non-profit peak organisation providing information on and advocacy for refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia.
Rural Australians for Refugees An informal group of concerned citizens working on practical help and policy change for refugees.
SIEVX.com Archives primary and secondary source material related to the SIEVX Affair and Australia's People Smuggling Disruption Programme.
Soroptomist International Worldwide organisation for women in management and professions, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.
The Free Gaza Movement A human rights group wanting to raise international awareness about the prison like closure of the gaza strip.
UNICEF The United Nations Children's Fund, providing long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Australia, NZ, PNG and Sth. Pacific) Regional office of the UNHCR, a non-political humanitarian organisation mandated by the UN to lead and co-ordinate international action for the protection of refugees and resolution of refugee problems.
Universal Rights Network Australian site created on the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, aimed at sharing stories and ideas on human rights.
Witness USA based organisation helping human rights defenders around the globe to use video to shine a light on those most affected by human rights violations.
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) A national voice for the needs and rights of women with disabilities.
World Organisation Against Torture The world’s largest coalition of non-governmental organisations fighting against arbitrary detention, torture, summary and extra judicial executions, forced disappearances and other forms of violence.

IDEAS

CampaignStrategy.Org UK campaign planning site with information on environment, conservation, human rights, consumer issues, politics, community concerns, health, gender issues, media studies, journalism, social marketing, mass media, new media, communication strategies, marketing, contagion of ideas and causation of change.

Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne A forum for teaching, research and informed discussion of issues relating to policy design and evaluation, public sector economics and public sector management and change.

Chomsky.info Website of internationally respected public intellectual Noam Chomsky.

Encyclopedia of Life An online reference source and database for the 1.8 million species named and known on Earth.

Five E's Unlimited - Sustainable Development Solutions USA-based consulting business that claims to decode and de-mystify information needed by communities, organisations and governments with programs to achieve economic prosperity and improve social well-being compatible with natural environmental systems.

Future Leaders A national Initiative about leadership and the future of Australia. It seeks to involve, inform and inspire young people.

Global Dialogue Centre USA based site providing a welcoming, stimulating gathering place for people to think, question, explore new ideas, learn and connect with others around the world in an environment that fosters mutual respect, understanding and personal leadership.

Global Ideas Bank Aims to promote and disseminate good creative ideas to improve society and to encourage the public to generate these ideas and participate in the problem-solving process.

GlobalRising.org International website that seeks to answer the question "So what can I do?" posed by George Monbiot's book in his book 'The Age of Consent'.

Greenviews European Green Information website sharing ideas and opinion.

Idealist.org - Action Without Borders Connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives, by finding practical solutions to social and environmental problems.

Information for Action Website hosted by a Western Australian non profit environmental organisation that explains the environmental problems and offers solutions to fix them, including an automated lobbying service.

Monbiot.com Blog of progressive thinker and journalist George Monbiot.

Online Opinion A not-for-profit e-journal that aims to provide a forum for public social and political debate about current Australian issues.

Open Democracy An online global magazine of politics and culture.

Oz Ideas and Innovation A Victorian website which offers ' a place to find out about new ideas, and send in your own to the Global Ideas Bank'.

OzProspect Modelled on the USA based New America Foundation, aims to develop new voices and ideas in Australian public debate by supporting exceptionally promising individuals working in fields including journalism, economics, sociology, education, law, social work and environmental science.

RichardNeville.com Website of Australian futurist Richard Neville.

TED Ideas Worth Spreading This site makes the best talks and performances from the TED (Technology, Environment, Design) Conference available to the public for free.

The Australian Collaboration A collaboration of peak national community organisations representing social, cultural and environmental constituencies and interests.

The Rockridge Institute USA based think tank dedicated to strengthening democracy by providing intellectual support to the progressive community and by empowering people to effect positive change by reframing the public debate and facilitating consensus toward progressive policy goals.

The School of Life A cultural enterprise based in central London offering intelligent instruction on how to lead a fulfilled life.

The Simultaneous Policy A online website where you can contribute ideas as part of a political strategy to democratically drive all the world's nations to apply global solutions to global problems.

Tools Of Change Canadian website, founded on the principles of community-based social marketing, which offers tools, case studies and a planning guide for helping people take actions and adopt habits that promote health and/or are more environmentally-friendly.

Understandascope A community engagement and demonstration project aiming to assist staff and students to get involved in our ecos.

Voice Yourself USA website promoting individual action to create global momentum towards simple organic living and to restore balance and harmony to our planet.

INDIGENOUS

ANTAR Victoria Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (Victoria).

Apology Australia An online petition site for people who believe an apology is owed to those of our fellow citizens who were separated from their families as a direct result of government policy.

Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation A Council established in 1991 by the Australian Parliament to assist a formal reconciliation process, becoming a forerunner to Reconciliation Australia in December 2000.

Koorie Heritage Trust Aims to protect, preserve and promote the living culture of the Indigenous people of south-eastern Australia.

LISTENup! A coalition of concerned organisations and individuals seeking a better response to Australian Aboriginal and Islander disadvantage

Mission Voices An online audio library sharing the unique culture and history of Victorian Aboriginal (Koorie) people.

National Native Title Tribunal An Australian Commonwealth Government agency set up under the Native Title Act 1993, which works with people to develop an understanding of native title and reach enduring native title and related outcomes that recognise everyone's rights and interests in land and waters.

Open the Doors Foundation A Victorian Indigenous Foundation that supports indigenous families to make choices in educational opportunities for their children, help 'open the doors' of independent educational institutions for Indigenous students and aims to be a model of self-empowerment and self-determination.

Reconciliation Australia A body established to provide a continuing national focus for reconciliation following the end of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation in December 2000.

Reconciliation Victoria A non-profit community-based organisation, which is part of a movement of reconciliation organisations in each Australian state and territory.

Recoznet2 Moderated list providing an active, mutual information and assistance communication network for those currently involved in Reconciliation and related activities, or would like to be.

Songlines A series of writings looking at alternative Ways to those of the modern nation state in relation to PNG.

The Black GST A call to boycott & demonstrate at the 2006 Stolenwealth Games in Melbourne, supported by a collective of Indigenous people who believe Aboriginal people have been sold out by their leadership.

The Patchamama Alliance US based alliance aiming to preserve the world's tropical rainforests by empowering indigenous people and to contribute to a new global vision of equity and sustainability for all.

Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages Focused on retrieving, recording and researching Aboriginal languages.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND UNIONS

888 -The Eight Hour Day Website celebrating the worldwide 8 hour day movement originating in Melbourne for workers to have 8 hours work, 8 hours rest and 8 hours play in a day.

Australia Asia Worker Links Works to build international solidarity links between workers as the best means to develop and strengthen workers' rights in the Asia Pacific region.

Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Australian peak council of trades unions, representing around 1.8 million workers.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) Australian national tribunal dealing with employment issues.

BossWatch An attempt by Australian unions to map Australia's corporate landscape and track the linkages between Australia's major employers.

Centre of Full Employment and Equity - CofFEE Hosted by the University of Newcastle, this site outlines its sustainable path to full employment, which it calls the Job Guarantee program.

International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) An International confederation of national trade union centres that links together the trade unions of their country.

International Labour Organisation (ILO) UN promoting social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights.

International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) International Labour Organisation project working for the progressive elimination of child labour.

LaborNet Network of Australian labor organisation websites, featuring news and events.

National Union of Students (NUS) The peak body for higher education students in Australia.

Unite An organisation made up of casual and permanent workers fighting against the exploitation of casual and low paid workers in Australia.

Victorian Trades Hall Council Site of the Victorian Trades Hall Council, Australia, whose major role is the co-ordination of union activities and campaigns.

Workers Online An internet resource for the Labour movement provided by the NSW Labour Council.

Workers Rights Consortium USA based non-profit NGO assisting in enforcing manufacturing Codes of Conduct adopted by colleges and universities.

INFORMATION

Disinformation USA site designed to be the search service of choice for individuals looking for information on current affairs, politics, new science and the "hidden information" that seldom seems to slip through the cracks of the corporate-owned media conglomerates.

Global Reporting Initiative A multi-stakeholder process and independent institution whose mission is to develop and disseminate globally applicable Sustainability Reporting Guidelines for voluntary use by organisations for reporting on the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of their activities, products, and services.

Greenlivingpedia A Wiki resource to share information about sustainable building, green living and other topics.

History Commons USA based experiment in open-content civic journalism that allows people to investigate important issues by providing a space where people can collaborate on the documentation of past and current events at the local, regional, or global level.

Infoxchange A not-for-profit social enterprise company focusing on community development using information technology as the primary tool to create positive social change.

Institute For Global Communications Brings advanced communications technologies to grassroots organizations worldwide through global computer networks such as PeaceNet, EcoNet, WomensNet, ConflictNet, LaborNet and AntiRacismNet.

Michael Moore Website of the USA-based film maker and activist Michael Moore.

PR Watch A USA based quarterly publication of the Centre for Media & Democracy dedicated to investigative reporting on the public relations industry.

Snopes.com Urban legends reference pages that record and interrogate many of the rumours that sound, and are often, unbelievable.

SourceWatch (formerly called Disinfopedia) A USA based collaborative project of the Centre for Media and Democracy to produce a directory of the people, organisations and issues shaping the public agenda.

Spin Spotter USA site where users can analyse text to judge the extent to which it contains public relations 'spin'.

The CIA World Factbook Providing everything a spy ever needed to know, this well researched online database provides frequently updated country based information.

The Memory Hole USA site aiming to preserve and spread material that is in danger of being lost, is hard to find, or is not widely known.

TomPaine.commonsense USA based site for people who want to keep in touch with the progressive community but don't have time to surf dozens of websites (except this one of course!).

VicNet Library Catalogue Victorian State Library online directory to local and international library services.

Web Wombat Australian based friendly search engine that isn't as slow as its name might suggest.

White Pages Online Searchable online Australian residential, business and government phone directory

Wikipedia A multilingual, Web-based, free-content encyclopedia project.

Wiseworld Progressive events calendar promotes Melbourne-based events for social change, personal growth and sustainability.

Yellow Pages Online Searchable online Australian business phone directory

LEGAL

Activist Rights An online resource base for activists, organisers, lawyers and legal support teams in Victoria.

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Australia's largest asylum seeker aid, health and advocacy organisation, based in Melbourne.

AustLII Legal Database Comprehensive searchable legal database Australasian Legal Information Institute hosted by UTS and UNSW Law Faculties.

Australian Law Online Australian Government information site providing access to law and justice related information and services from all levels of government.

Australian Law Reform Commission A permanent, independent federal statutory corporation, which conducts inquiries into areas of law reform at the request of the Attorney-General of Australia.

Australian Lawyers For Human Rights A network of Australian lawyers active in practicing and promoting awareness of international human rights standards in Australia.

Australian Virtual Centre For Women and the Law A community networking project of the National Women's Justice Coalition.

Center for Environmental Law and Community Rights (CELCOR) Papua New Guinea organisation providing legal assistance to landowners affected by large scale environmentally destructive projects and promoting community based natural resource management.

ComLaw The legal information retrieval system owned by the Australian Attorney-General's Department.

Criminal Bar Association (Victoria) The peak body for barristers in Victoria practising in the criminal law.

Fitzroy Legal Service Community legal service with a strong reputation for social justice in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

Human Rights Law Resource Centre Independent Melbourne community legal centre that aims to promote and protect human rights through the practice of law.

International Court of Justice (ICJ) The principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

Lawyers For Forests An association of legal professionals promoting the conservation and better management of Australia’s remaining native forests.

Mental Health Legal Centre Free and confidential legal service to anyone who has experienced mental illness in Victoria where their legal problem relates to their mental illness.

Public Interest Law Clearing House (PILCH) An independent not for profit legal referral service.

Questioning Double Jeopardy Australian website questioning the age old tradition protecting an accused person from the 'double jeopardy' of repeat prosecutions.

Refugee and Immigration Legal Centre Melbourne community legal centre specialising in all aspects of refugee and immigration law, policy and practice.

Reprieve Australia Volunteer organisation providing legal representation and humanitarian assistance to indigent defendants facing the death penalty at the hands of the state.

Rural Law Online Government sponsored site designed to give rural Victorians access to plain language information on areas of law.

ScalePlus Searchable legal information retrieval system owned by the Australian Attorney-General's Department, being progressively replaced by ComLaw

Tenant's Union A site for residential tenants living in Victoria, Australia who require information on their legal rights and community resources.

The Victorian Bar An association of independent barristers based in Victoria providing legal representation and assistance to the community.

The Law Institute of Victoria Victoria's peak body for lawyers and those who work with them in the legal sector.

Victoria Legal Aid Victorian Government organisation providing legal assistance and representation.

Victorian Law Today Searchable database of all consolidated Principal Victorian Acts and Statutory Rules as in force, at a given point in time.

Victorian Law Reform Commission An independent, government-funded organisation that develops, monitors and coordinates law reform in Victoria.

Victorian Legislation Searchable government database of Victorian Bills, Acts, Statutory Rules and Principal Victorian Acts.

Victorian Sentencing Manual An extraordinarily useful online reckoner to sentencing principles used by Victorian courts in criminal proceedings.

Whistleblowers Australia Australian website for those who have exposed corruption or any form of malpractice.

Youth Law Victoria's first specialist young people's community legal centre.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Association of Bayside Municipalities Comprising the 10 Councils that have coastal frontage to Port Phillip Bay, it aims to identify, resolve and advise on matters of common interest to the bayside Councils and to improve the overall management of the coastal environment.

Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) The national voice of local government, representing 673 councils across Australia.

Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA) The peak body representing the interests of women in Local Government.

CityNet A regional network of local authorities for the management of human settlements

Environs An Australian network of members  interested in promoting sustainable development through local action, primarily in the local government sector.

European Green Cities Continuing the Sustainable Urban Housing work of the former Green City Denmark.

International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) International home of the international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.

Municipal Association of Victoria The peak representative and lobbying body for Victoria's 79 councils.

Post Carbon Cities Resources on energy and climate change, designed specifically for people who work with and for local governments.

Regional Institute of Environmental Technology (RIET) Singapore based international network providing a forum on Asian environmental threats and opportunities, environmental research, business-led responses to Asian environmental concerns, environmental management solutions for Asia and environmental industrial partnerships.

Sustainability Street A community based training program designed to nurture sustainable living both at home and around your neighbourhood.

Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) Progressive Victorian Local Government Association.

Women's Participation in Local Government Coalition A non-party Coalition of 9 key Victorian women's, community and local government organisations working towards the equal participation of women and men in local governments in Victoria.

World Summit on Sustainable Development Website of the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development.

MEDIA
	INTERNET BASED
	Art Resistance Community TV Sydney community based volunteer TV group which produces progressive and alternative programs for broadcast.
	Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Our ABC) Website of the Australian National Broadcaster, known affectionately by some as 'Our ABC'.
		ABC Broadband Radio ABC Radio website linking broadband editions of selected radio broadcasts.
		ABC Fora ABC screen space for intellectual, political, cultural and economic debate in Australia.
		ABC iView ABC free internet broadcasting service that lets you watch ABC television programs on your computer.
		ABC Streaming Media ABC Radio website linking streaming media editions of selected radio broadcasts.
		Friends of the ABC Victoria Victorian branch of Friends of the ABC, a members friends groups representing the public's interest in its national public broadcaster, for which I am currently President.
		The Chaser ABC spoof site maintained by some naughty young gentlemen, aiming for mediocrity in a world of excellence.
	Counterpunch USA site of CounterPunch magazine.
	Crikey.com Australian current affairs ezine that 'lobs daily emails into subscribers' inboxes every week day at lunchtime, chock full of stories about politics, business, media, sport, society, gossip and the real Australia'.
	Eureka Street Online version of the progressive magazine.
	Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) USA organisation analysing media for its undeclared bias and accuracy.
	Green Left Weekly Online version of the progressive newspaper published by the Democratic Socialist Party
	Guardian Unlimited: Australia Australian page of the online version of the British 'The Guardian' newspaper
	Hidden Agendas: The Films and Writing of John Pilger Background and updated material relating to John Pilger's articles, books and films.
	Indymedia Melbourne Melbourne based site of the Indymedia worldwide independent activist network aiming to be a space facilitating the networking of solidarity between communities engaged in struggles for social, environmental and economic justice.
	NewAssignment.net USA based experiment in open sourced reporting.
	Mother Jones USA based independent nonprofit whose roots lie in a commitment to social justice implemented through first rate investigative reporting.
	New Internationalist magazine on-line Online edition of the New Internationalist magazine produced by the New Internationalist, an international communications co-operative.
	New Matilda Online Australian magazine that promotes truth in public life, independent political commentary, policy based on public good and citizen power in decision making.
	New York Times Online edition of 'The New York Times on the Web'.
	Open Democracy An online global magazine of politics and culture.
	Overland The most radical of Australia’s long-standing literary/cultural magazines.
	PlugInTV.net Independent media collective producing short documentaries for Channel 31 Melbourne and the World Wide Web.
	ProPublica US based independent, non-profit newsroom aiming to produce investigative journalism in the public interest.
	Reporters Without Borders International NGO promoting press freedom and public interest right to know.
	Salon.com San Francisco based politics, news and opinion site covering international and domestic USA issues.
	Scoop New Zealand news and current affairs, with good international links.
	Slate Daily general-interest web magazine offering analysis and commentary about politics, news, and culture, owned by the Washington Post Company.
	Spin Spotter USA site where users can analyse text to judge the extent to which it contains public relations 'spin'.
	The Independent (UK) Online edition of the UK Newspaper 'The Independent'.
	The Progressive Long standing USA magazine that has championed peace, social and economic justice, civil rights, civil liberties, human rights, a preserved environment, and a reinvigorated democracy.
	The Real News Project USA based 'production shop' for ground-breaking, transformative, independent investigative journalism.
	truth dig USA web magazine providing in-depth coverage of current affairs and progressive content.
	Wiseworld Progressive events calendar promotes Melbourne-based events for social change, personal growth and sustainability.
	Working for Change USA online journal of progressive news and opinion.
	Z Magazine An independent online version of the monthly print periodical on political, cultural, social, and economic life in the USA.
	Z Net A website updated daily chock-a-block with articles, watch areas and sub-sites, translations, archives, links to other progressive sites, daily commentary and more.
	INTERNET BASED CARTOONS
	Judy Horacek Australian cartoonist and writer, having worked for community groups, unions, small magazines and good causes on feminism, environment and social justice issues.
	Michael Leunig Website of cartoonist Michael Leunig, containing many graphic gems of the past.
	Nicholson Cartoons Website of newspaper cartoonist Peter Nicholson, containing many graphic gems of the past.
	INTERNET BASED WEBCASTS
	Australian Parliament Live Broadcast Webpage linking to broadcasts of Australian Parliament chambers and Committee meetings.
	PAPER + MAGAZINE
	Arena Magazine Website of left political social and cultural commentary associated with Arena Magazine and Journal.
	Australian Options Adelaide based magazine for left discussions for social justice and political change.
	Dissent Magazine Website of Dissent Magazine, hosting thoughtful and critical discussion of public affairs including social and economic policy, education, politics, science and the environment, cultural matters, media and the arts.
	Meanjin Progressive literary magazine based at Melbourne University.
	New Internationalist International communications co-operative that reports on issues of world poverty and inequality.
	New Matilda Online Australian magazine that promotes truth in public life, independent political commentary, policy based on public good and citizen power in decision making.
	OnlineNewspapers.com Metasite allowing links to online newspapers all over the world.
	The Age Online edition of the Fairfax Melbourne broadsheet 'The Age'
	The Monthly Webpage of The Monthly, an Australian national magazine of politics, society and the arts, first published in 2005.
	PODCASTS - This medium is developing. If web addresses change, try visiting the site's homepage and navigating from there.
	Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Index of select programs.
	Bob Brown's Greencasts Australian Greens Senator Bob Brown's ~5 minute Greencasts on select issues 'from the frontlines of democracy'.
	British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Index of select archived BBC documentaries.
	Global Dialogue Centre USA based site ideas site hosting select interviews on ideas and personal development.
	Left, Right and Center USA based weekly 30 minutes radio program debating current political issues.
	New Scientist ~20 minute programs on interesting science.
	NPR USA National Public Radio podcast directory hosting 100's of NPR programs.
	Podcastdirectory.com USA based podcast directory hosted by Penguin Radio.
	RadioNation Audio Blog Podcasts from America's oldest and most widely read weekly journal of progressive political and cultural news, opinion and analysis.
	Podcast.com Extensive podcast directory.
	The New England Journal of Medicine ~7 minute programs on current medical issues to be published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
	RADIO
	3CR Community Radio Melbourne based community radio providing a voice for those denied access to the mass media.
	3KND Melbourne's indigenous radio station.
	3RRR Australia's most well known community broadcasting station, based in Melbourne.
	ABC Radio Radio broadcasts of the Australian National Broadcaster, known affectionately by some as 'Our ABC'
		Melbourne 774 [3LO] (ABC Radio) Website of Victoria's local ABC radio station.
		Background Briefing (Radio National) Radio National's agenda-setting 1 hour current affairs radio documentary program.
		The National interest (Radio National) A 1 hour program that looks at the major issues of the week.
	Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Australia's peak body for community radio and television stations.
	NPR National Public Radio (USA) A privately supported, not-for-profit membership organisation producing and distributing of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming.
	Street Radio Australian 'street radio' broadcaster 'where everyone is equal'.
	TELEVISION
	Art Resistance Community TV Sydney community based volunteer TV group which produces progressive and alternative programs for broadcast.
	ABC TV Television broadcasts of the Australian National Broadcaster, known affectionately by some as 'Our ABC'.
		Four Corners (ABC TV) Australia's premier television current affairs program, featuring a single issue in each 45 minute program.
		Media Watch (ABC TV) Self described as Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment.
		The 7:30 Report (Victoria) The ABC's national flagship current affairs program, with 30 minute programs each Monday to Thursday.
	C 31 C31 Melbourne based not-for-profit television service providing locally-based entertainment, education and information.
	SBS Television Australia's multicultural and multilingual public broadcaster.

MELBOURNE: WHAT'S ON?

888 -The Eight Hour Day Website celebrating the worldwide 8 hour day movement originating in Melbourne for workers to have 8 hours work, 8 hours rest and 8 hours play in a day.

Collingwood Childrens Farm A not for profit community farm providing country experiences for city people, 5 kms from the centre of Melbourne.

City of Melbourne Arts House Arts House is a City of Melbourne initiative supporting the arts by developing new arts practices, works and audiences at its three locations at the North Melbourne Town Hall, Horti Hall and Meat Market.

Kino Dendy Cinema Collins Place, Collins St. Melbourne.

Melbournegigs.com Online free guide to what's on in Melbourne, Australia in the way of live music, plays, theatre and dance.

Moonlight Cinema Website of the spring and summer program of open air film showings in Melbourne's Botanical Gardens.

Melbourne City Romp Sunday 14 October 2007 event described as part treasure hunt, part 'Amazing Race' and part puzzle!

Nova Cinema, Lygon Plaza, 380 Lygon St Carlton.

That's Melbourne Melbourne City Council website providing lots of info about Melbourne activities, events and venues.

The Big Diary Australian Broadcasting Corporation searchable online diary of independent listing of events from around Australia.

Wiseworld Progressive events calendar promotes Melbourne-based events for social change, personal growth and sustainability.

Yarra River Precinct Website of the Yarra River Precinct Association and Yarra Tourism Association promoting tourism activities on and near Melbourne's Yarra river.

MEN'S ISSUES Manhood online US site promoting the development of men and their relationships with others. The White Ribbon Campaign The largest effort in the world of men working to end men's violence against women.

PEACE AND JUSTICE

Architects for Peace An Australian forum for architects, urban designers, engineers, planners, landscape architects and environmentalists, seeking urban development based on social justice, solidarity, respect and peace.

Australian Centre for Democracy and Justice A social and environmental justice organisation that aims to deepen democracy in Australia by engaging the community and creating debate.

Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies University of Queensland centre of research and practice excellence in conflict analysis, prevention and management, alternative dispute resolution, peace-building and development and post-conflict reconstruction.

Bare Witness A small group of people who decided that they had to do something, anything, to show that we cared and are not persuaded that war is the answer, which they apparently do without clothes.

Carnegie Council USA based organisation promoting ethical leadership on issues of war, peace and global social justice.

Code Pink: Women for Peace USA based grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars and to redirect resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities.

Control Arms Website inviting you to support the establishment of an international Arms Trade Treaty.

Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space USA based international network campaigning against the deployment of nuclear weapons and power in space.

Global Peace Index An index that ranks the nations of the world by their peacefulness and identifies some of the drivers of that peace.

International Centre for Transitional Justice NGO assisting countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse.

Global Witness Campaigns to achieve real change by challenging established thinking on seemingly intractable global issues.

Medical Association for Prevention of War The Australian affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War works for the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction and for the prevention of armed conflict.

Non Lethal Weapons Campaign An informal movement encouraging the involvement of people and organisations campaigning for peace with justice for all the citizens of this planet.

OzPeace Australian site of the International Nobases Global Network campaigning about the global proliferation of military bases.

The Free Gaza Movement A human rights group wanting to raise international awareness about the prison like closure of the gaza strip.

The Lysistrata Project Dedicated to bridging the spiritual, social activist and women's communities, and through our combined economic and creative power humanizing the global agenda.

Timor Sea Justice Campaign An independent campaign of concerned individuals and non-government organizations to bring about a just and prompt resolution to the Timor Sea dispute.

United for Peace & Justice A coalition of more than 1300 groups in the USA who oppose their government's policy of permanent warfare and empire-building.

University for Peace Headquartered in Costa Rica, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace was established in December 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the UN General Assembly.

Uppsala Conflict Database A free resource of information on armed conflicts of the world, with information on the warring parties that have been active, the negotiations that have taken place and the peace agreements that have been signed.

Victorian Peace Network Voluntary activist association that works to bring together diverse organisations in pursuit of peace through activities including education campaigns, public events and rallies.

Vision of Humanity Groups together a number of interrelated initiatives focused on global peace.

	CONSUMER CAMPAIGNS PROMOTING PEACE
	Consumers Against War Website of a group of young Europeans opposing the War on Iraq promoting a consumer boycott of the USA
	For Mother Earth: Boycott the War Website of the Boycott Bush International Network, calling on consumers to use their wallets to say no to the unilateral USA policies concerning Iraq, climate change, the International Criminal Court, and disarmament treaties.
	Peace Action A website established to provide access to research data in response to a call for information that detailed the corporate investment in the war against Iraq.

	PROMOTING PEACE DURING A WAR ON IRAQ
	3CR Community Radio Melbourne based community radio providing a voice for those denied access to the mass media, particularly the working class, women, Indigenous people and the many community groups discriminated against in and by the mass media.
	Adbusters A quirky site fuelled by a global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, students, educators and entrepreneurs who want to advance the new social activist movement of the information age by deconstructing and altering ads.
	AlJazeerah Website of Healthier Information Centre, an independent U.S. news and research publication. It is not related to any other identity or government, nor the Saudi, UAE (Dubai) or Qatari websites with similar names.
	Australian Peace Committee An organisation aimed at promoting disarmament, human rights, justice, development and peace.
	Ceasefire Campaign: Stop The War USA based popular campaign calling for a diplomatic solution led by the international community and the withdrawal of the US-Led coalition from Iraq.
	Centre for Research on Globalization A Canadian independent non profit research and media group of writers, scholars and activists, focussing on the interrelationship between social, economic, strategic, geopolitical and environmental processes.
	Common Dreams A USA national non-profit citizens' organization working to bring progressive Americans together to promote progressive visions for America's future.
	Democratic Underground Website protesting the illegitimate presidency of George W. Bush and providing for the exchange and dissemination of liberal and progressive ideas.
	SourceWatch (formerly called Disinfopedia) A USA based collaborative project of the Centre for Media and Democracy to produce a directory of people, organisations and issues shaping the public agenda.
	Environmentalists Against War A USA based network of environmental organizations and individuals that opposed the USA attack on Iraq.
	GlobalSecurity.org Self described as the most comprehensive and authoritative online trusted source of military information.
	Greenpeace NO WAR Greenpeace website promoting a non-violent solution to the conflict in Iraq.
	Indymedia Melbourne Melbourne site of the Indymedia worldwide independent activist network aiming to be a space facilitating the networking of solidarity between communities engaged in struggles for social, environmental and economic justice.
	Iraq Body Count Website providing information on the extent civilians reported killed by military intervention in Iraq.
	Iraq War Coalition Fatalities An animated chart of US and coalition military fatalities that have occurred daily since the war on Iraq began.
	Kevin Sites Weblog of Kevin Sites, a freelance solo journalist on assignment in Asia.
	Masturbate for Peace An interesting site 'using self love to end conflict!'
	Medical Association for Prevention of War The Australian affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War works for the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction and for the prevention of armed conflict.
	MoveOn.org A comprehensive activist website aiming to bring real Americans back into the political process, by helping concerned citizens to find their political voice in a system dominated by big money and big media.
	Not In Our Name (Australia) An online petition site created in response to the serious lack of attention being given by the Australian Government to the large numbers of us that disapprove of the attack on Iraq.
	Say No To Imperialist War (CPA) Communist Party of Australia website with extensive reference list of articles on the Iraq War.
	SIEVX.com An Australian website archiving primary and secondary source material related to the SIEVX Affair and Australia's People Smuggling Disruption Programme.
	The Lysistrata Project Dedicated to bridging the spiritual, social activist and women's communities, and through our combined economic and creative power humanizing the global agenda.
	United for Peace & Justice A coalition of more than 1300 groups in the USA who oppose their government's policy of permanent warfare and empire-building.
	Victorian Peace Network Voluntary activist association that works to bring together diverse organisations in pursuit of peace through activities including education campaigns, public events and rallies.
	What Really Happened USA based website providing alternative versions of the truth provided to us from other information sources.
	Where is Raed? Weblog of a person called Raed, providing on the ground reports from Iraq since the beginning of the invasion of Iraq.

POLITICS

Advance Australia Fairly Website hosted the Brotherhood of St Laurence opposing the exclusion of millions of Australians from work, housing, education and health services by advocating for policies that put people first.

Anarchist Media Website of the Anarchist Media Institute based in Melbourne Australia.

Australian Republican Movement (ARM) Australian organisation working towards an Australian republic, with an Australian as our Head of State.

Australia's National Forum Website of the National Forum, a not-for-profit company promoting democratic uses of the internet in Australia.

Democratic Socialist Perspective Formerly the Democratic Socialist Party, the DSP stands for socialism, fundamental change in this rotten capitalist system, and a socialism organised on democratic lines, where people are able to take control of their own lives.

eDemocracy A clearing house for information about Australian eDemocracy.

FightdemBack Anti-race hate blog focussing on Australia and New Zealand.

GetUp! Action For Australia A new political movement to build a more progressive Australia, bringing together like-minded people who want to bring participation back into our democracy, using online tools to act on the most important issues facing the country.

LeftLink A web site and email list list for events and news relevant to the left in Australia.

Open Australia A non-partisan website run by volunteers, which aims to make it easy for people to keep tabs on their representatives in Parliament.

PetitionOnline An online petition and information site published by the National Forum, a not-for-profit company promoting democratic uses of the Internet in Australia.

Political Compass Interesting online questionnaire that uses your views to place you on a political spectrum.

Socialist Party of Australia Website of the Socialist Party Australia.

The Deep Democracy Network Project USA based project aiming to redesign democratic institutions and to improve democratic decision making.

The Huffington Post Website of USA based progressive thinker and author Arianna Huffington.

The Simultaneous Policy A online website where you can contribute ideas as part of a political strategy to democratically drive all the world's nations to apply global solutions to global problems.

World Socialist Website Site of the International Committee of the Fourth International, providing analysis of major world events, comments on political, cultural, historical and philosophical issues and documents and studies from the heritage of the socialist movement.

PRIVACY

Do Not Call Register Australian government site allowing you to register to make unwanted marketing phone calls to your numbers illegal.

Electronic Frontiers Australia A non-profit national organisation representing Internet users concerned with on-line freedoms and rights.

Electronic Privacy Information Centre A USA public interest research center focussing on emerging civil liberties and privacy issues.

Office Of The Privacy Commissioner Australian Government information site that promotes an Australian culture that respects privacy.

RURAL ISSUES

Australian Community Foods Info site for people interested in healthy local foods run by a small non-profit corporation dedicated to developing, implementing, and promoting appropriate web-based technologies to support local food networks.

Help Exchange An online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farm stays, home stays, ranches, lodges, B&B, inns, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation.

Network of Concerned Farmers An Australia wide network of conventional and organic farmers concerned about the economic, environmental and social impacts of genetically modified crops.

Organic Growers of Australia An Australian national organic body providing certification for farmers and processors.

Rural Law Online Government sponsored site designed to give rural Victorians access to plain language information on areas of law.

Store Wars A fantastic organic farming cartoon spoof on the Empire's takeover of our shops and markets. Join the Organic Rebellion and help Obi Wan Cannoli rescue Princess Lettuce!!

Willing Workers on Organic Farms Australia (WOOFA) A scheme allowing people to volunteer on organic farms in exchange for board.

Young Australian Rural Network (YARN) Australian Government interactive website designed for young people in rural industries.

SOCIAL

All Of Us Australian website hosting Michael Lawrence's photographs of at least one person from every nationality who now calls Australia home.

Amnesty International - Australia An independent, politically impartial worldwide movement, Amnesty International working to promote and defend human rights around the world.

Animals Australia The Australian arm of the Australian and New Zealand Federation of Animals Societies (ANZFAS), uniting organisations and individuals in Australia who share the conviction that animals suffering is unnecessary and unjustified.

Anxiety Culture Self described as a web magazine with a wealth of ideas and gimmicks for navigating the crazy, paranoid, work obsessed, media-crapulent times we live in.

Apple Users Society of Melbourne (AUSOM) Australia's largest Macintosh Computer User's Group

Australian Aid International An international non-profit NGO committed to mitigating the burden of poverty and poor access to quality health care in regions where health systems have collapsed.

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) The peak council of the community services and welfare sector, providing a national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality.

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations Established as the primary national voice to Government to represent the interests of people with disability across Australia.

Brotherhood of St Laurence An independent organisation with strong Anglican and community links, fighting for an Australia free of poverty.

Catholic Commission for Justice, Development and Peace The social justice agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne aims to help educate and give leadership to the Catholic and wider community in the gospel message of justice and in the social teachings of the Church.

Civil Rights Network (Australia) Aims to bring the increasing erosion of civil liberties in the ‘War on Terror’ to the attention of the broader Australian public.

Community Aid Abroad Former name of Oxfam Australia, Australia's leading agency working with communities around the world for solutions to poverty and social injustice.

Community Power Australia's first not for profit renewable energy purchasing group, delivering Green Power and savings to residents since 2002.

Control Arms International website promoting gun control.

Cow Fund Australian not for profit initiative supporting microcredit projects in developing communities in Asia.

Criminal Bar Association (Victoria) The peak body for barristers in Victoria practising in the criminal law.

Demos UK website describing itself as the think tank for everyday democracy

Democracy Now  A national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 350 stations in North America.

Duty of Care Australian consumer protection organisation representing gaming machine users and their families.

Earth Sharing Apparently influenced by the philosophy of Henry George, Earth Sharing looks to bring back the once popular and attainable theory that we can have equality of opportunity.

FACTNet (Fight Against Coercive Tactics Network) Global network of former cult members and professionals who assist victims of cults, mind control, psychological coercion and fundamentalism.

Fairwear Australian organisation working to eliminate the exploitation of homeworkers (outworkers) in the Australian clothing industry.

Fairshare Campaign Australian campaign to support the Millennium Development Goal to halve global poverty by 2015.

Fareshare Gives away healthy, nutritious meals to the hungry and the homeless in Victoria, using food donated by businesses.

Fistula Foundation Supports the extraordinary work to treat this obstetric injury that ruins the lives of young women.

Food Not Bombs Melbourne site designed to help the community connect with the global Food Not Bombs movement.

Global Citizens Network Committed to peace, justice, tolerance, cross-cultural understanding and global cooperation, the preservation of indigenous cultures, traditions and ecologies and the enhancement of the quality of life around the world.

Global Issues That Affect Everyone Independently authored site that looks into global issues and how most issues are inter-related.

Global Rich List A simple site allowing you to enter your salary to see how your income compares to others on the planet.

Global Witness Campaigns to achieve real change by challenging established thinking on seemingly intractable global issues.

Green Collect Delivers innovative environmental services that promote recycling and waste minimisation, and offers new work and training opportunities to people who have experienced barriers to employment.

Gun Control Australia A voluntary non-profit organisation committed to raising awareness about the gun problem, the gun lobby and issues associated with gun control in Australia.

International Bookshop Co-operative A co-operative comprising a progressive bookshop, coffee shop, art gallery and meeting room, located on the first floor of the Victorian Trades Hall.

International Committee of the Red Cross An independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence.

International Planned Parenthood Federation A global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

Interplast Provides free reconstructive plastic surgery for the poor in developing countries.

Laugh With Us Website of the Laughter Club of Australia, funnily enough, promoting laughter in its many forms.

Liberty Victoria An independent non government organisation committed to the defence and extension of human rights and civil liberties.

Lifeline Australia Australian organisation providing 24-hour telephone counselling services with the national accessible number 13 11 14 for the cost of a local call.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) An international humanitarian aid organisation providing emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries.

Melbourne Community Foundation The first independent community foundation in Australia, offering individuals, families, groups, corporations and charitable organisations an easier more satisfying way of giving something of real value back to the community they care about.

Millennium Promise Aims to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals to halve extreme poverty in Africa by 2015.

NAMLO International Aims to help people of developing countries help themselves through education and grassroots programs.

National Shelter A national peak housing organisation aiming to improve housing access, affordability, appropriateness, safety and security for people on low-incomes or who face disadvantage in the housing system.

One The campaign to make poverty history.

Open Democracy An online global magazine of politics and culture.

Our Community An online national gateway for Australia's 700,000 community groups and schools, providing excellent resources for strengthening organisations supporting the community.

OzProspect Modelled on the USA based New America Foundation, aims to develop new voices and ideas in Australian public debate by supporting exceptionally promising individuals working in fields including journalism, economics, sociology, education, law, social work and environmental science.

Pilotlight Organisation working as a catalyst to inspire, initiate and build adventurous alliances to spark social change.

Pokies Action Campaign Victorian campaign about the harm caused by poker machines aiming to hold government and industry accountable for the devastation caused by pokies (gambling slot machines).

Problem Gambling Victorian government site for those coping with problem gambling.

St. James Ethics Centre An independent not-for-profit organisation which provides a non-judgemental forum for the promotion and exploration of ethics and ethical decision-making.

SlowFood An international association that promotes food and wine culture, and defends food and agricultural biodiversity worldwide.

Social Ventures A not-for-profit organisation that uses business principles and skills from the commercial sector to work in partnership with outstanding social entrepreneurs to combat some of Australia's social problems.

State Library of Victoria The major reference and research library in Victoria, Australia.

Sustainability Street A community based training program designed to nurture sustainable living both at home and around your neighbourhood.

The Australia Institute An independent public policy research centre funded by grants from philanthropic trusts, memberships and commissioned research.

The Breast Cancer Site 'Click and Others Donate' site that works towards offering free mammograms to underprivileged women nationwide.

The Equality Trust UK based organisation promoting equality in many different and interesting ways.

The Eureka Project A Melbourne based organisation acting as a policy forum and consultancy aiming to joining together people, ideas and organisations.

The Fred Hollows Foundation Dedicated to overcoming avoidable blindness around the world.

The Hunger Site 'Click and Others Donate' site that works towards the eradication of world hunger.

The Natural Step - Australia Australian arm of The Natural Step, a non-profit environmental education organisation working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society.

The Meatrix - Ending Animal Cruelty A fantastic animal rights cartoon spoof featuring Moopheus. Join Leo and take the red pill!

The Meatrix II - Revolting More Action. More Manure. The Revolt Continue with another fantastic animal rights cartoon spoof featuring Moopheus.

The Meatrix 2.5 Welcome to the Real World. The Revolt Continue with yet half another fantastic animal rights cartoon spoof featuring Moopheus. Make sure you visit the Meatrix interactive site with half a soy drink and a tiny tofu in hand for more info.

Tikkun A Jewish interfaith current affairs, news and ideas site, calling for social justice and political freedom.

Transplant Australia Australian website encouraging organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

True Food Network Community of everyday Australians, chefs, food experts and community groups uniting to protect our food from genetic engineering .

Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) Victorian progressive NGO advocating for the community sector and providing a collective voice for change.

War On Want UK based campaign that fights poverty in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation.

World Summit on Sustainable Development Website of the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development.

Yarra-Melbourne Regional Library The Yarra-Melbourne Regional Library provides online catalogue links and research information.

Youth Hostels Association Australian Website of the Australian branch in the international Youth Hostels Association.

TRANSPORT

Axles of Evil This site professes to help dispel the myths surrounding 4WDs.

Bicycle Victoria A self-funded community organisation working to advance the interests of cyclists.

Car Ecometer Online questionnaire by EPA Victoria and RACV to show how you can reduce the impact of your car on the environment and save on fuel costs.

CarSharing.com.au Victorian site allowing car travelers to organise shared commuter trips.

Coalition For People's Transport An alliance of community, social justice, environment, local government, disability and transport user groups and is committed to sustainable and equitable transport across Melbourne, Victoria.

Critical Mass Australia Critical Mass is self described as an organised coincidence, aiming to bring a critical mass of awareness about the benefits of bicycling.

Cycling Promotion Fund A Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. initiative to help the bicycle industry take collective action to increase bicycle use.

Flexicar Car Sharing Melbourne car sharing scheme owned by its founders and a group of local investors.

FUH2.com Definitely unofficial US website parodying the petrol guzzling pedestrian pummelling Hummer 2, an ~3.5 tonne passenger vehicle that may be of great use if war breaks out in the USA.

GoGet Carshare Sydney and Melbourne car sharing scheme.

Greenfleet An Australian non-profit organisation providing a simple way to reduce your car's impact on the environment by planting native trees that offset greenhouse gases you produce.

Green Vehicle Guide Australian Government information site that provides ratings on the environmental performance of new vehicles sold in Australia.

GreenHybrid USA based interactive resource for hybrid car information.

How Safe Is Your Car? Victorian Traffic Accident Commission site providing comprehensive crash safety info for most passenger cars.

Innovative Mobility California based group of projects and researchers focused on exploring innovative mobility technologies and services that could improve transportation options, while reducing their negative societal and environmental impacts.

International Association of Public Transportation (UITP) A worldwide network of public transport professionals representing over 2700 urban, local, regional and national mobility actors from more than 80 countries.

Melbourne Bicycle Users Group (MBUG) Yahoo Group of the community voluntary organisation Melbourne Bicycle Users Group.

Metlink Online guide to public transport in metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria.

Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) An advocacy group comprising representatives from Melbourne metropolitan local governments, transport companies, the Victorian State Government and environment groups, which promotes effective, efficient and equitable transport in metropolitan Melbourne.

noSUV.org Australasia's unofficial anti-Sports Utility Vehicle website.

NRMA Greensafe Car Profiler National Road and Motorist Association website that compares a range of cars on their environmental impact, safety features and running costs.

Plane Stupid Britain's first national direct action campaign group opposing the growth in aviation and the government's plans for airport expansion.

Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) A non profit voluntary organisation representing passengers of all forms of public transport.

Rideabout A free Australian ride sharing notice board where you can arrange to share vehicles for longer distance trips.

Transition Towns A movement supporting small collections of motivated individuals within a community come together to respond to the challenges and opportunities of Peak Oil and Climate Change

TravelSmart An innovative Victorian program which helps people reduce their dependency on the car and choose sustainable travel alternatives such as cycling, walking or catching public transport.

UrbanBicyclist Activist website promoting urban cycling.

Urban Tripper An Environment Victoria site that aims to help the car culture evolve to something more fun and sustainable.

Vehicle Fuel Consumption Guides Australian Government information site that provides ratings on the environmental performance of vehicles sold in Australia between 1986 and 2003.

Viclink Moderately useful site providing information on public train and bus travel services throughout Victoria, Australia.

Victoria Walks Victorian website encouraging walking as a great way to change your neighbourhood for the better.

VirtualBike Victoria Police website providing information enabling cyclists to develop safe, effective and practical strategies when riding a bike.

V-Line Information Information on public train and bus travel services throughout Victoria, Australia.

World Car Free Network A clearinghouse of information from around the world on how to revitalise our towns and cities and create a sustainable future.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Yahoo Group of the community voluntary organisation Yarra Bicycle Users Group.

URBAN ISSUES

Australian Institute of Urban Studies (AIUS) An independent not-for-profit organisation concerned with all aspects of urban affairs.

DIYCity An international site where people think about, talk about and ultimately build tools for making their cities work better with web technologies.

Living Streets UK site championing streets and public spaces for people on foot.

Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) An advocacy group comprising members from Melbourne metropolitan local government, associate members representing transport companies, and participants from the State Government and environment groups.

Save Our Suburbs (SOS Victoria) A Melbourne community organisation that campaigns on the impact of development and urban planning in Victoria.

WOMEN'S ISSUES

Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA) The peak body representing the interests of women in Local Government.

Australian Virtual Centre For Women and the Law A community networking project of the National Women's Justice Coalition.

Emily's List An Australian political network formed to increase the number of women Labor parliamentarians willing to support the crucial issues of childcare, equal pay, and pro choice.

Geekgirl Quirky Melbourne blog.

Index of Australian National Women's Peak and Regional Women's Organisations Hosted by the National Women's Justice Coalition

National Women's Justice Coalition A coalition of organisations and individuals which aims to promote women's equality before the law in Australia.

Project Respect An Australian non-government organisation which challenges exploitation of and violence against women in the sex industry.

Soroptomist International Worldwide organisation for women in management and professions, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.

Women's Electoral Lobby A national independent political organisation dedicated to creating a society where women's participation and potential are unrestricted, acknowledged and respected and where women and men share equally in society's responsibilities and rewards.

Women's Participation in Local Government Coalition A non-party Coalition of 9 key Victorian women's, community and local government organisations working towards the equal participation of women and men in local governments in Victoria.

Women's Rights Action Network Australia Facilitates Australian activism for the promotion and protection of women's human rights in domestic and international arenas

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) A national voice for the needs and rights of women with disabilities.

YOUTH

Australian Youth Climate Coalition Inspires, educate, empowers and mobilises young Australians to take action on climate change.

Chilout - children out of detention Australian activist site opposed to the Australian policy and practice of keeping children in detention while seeking asylum.

Gizoogle A hip hatch fo search'n d' Intern't. Very amuzin' and a good chuckle for the linguistically laconic.

International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC) International Labour Organisation project working for the progressive elimination of child labour.

The Centre for Commercial Free Public Education A USA national non-profit organization that addresses the issue of commercialism in public schools by providing support to students, parents, teachers and other concerned citizens organising to keep their schools commercial-free and community-controlled.

Urban Tripper An Environment Victoria site that aims to help the car culture evolve to something more fun and sustainable.

Vibewire.net An online community created by young people for young people - a place where (sub)cultures meet technology, where geographically dispersed communities meet, merge and splinter, where ideas and fun rule and where we are in control. Or something like that.

Young Australian Rural Network (YARN) Australian Government interactive website designed for young people in rural industries.

Youth Central Victorian Government website for young people aged 12-25 offering information and advice on issues like jobs, study, travel, money and events in your local area.

Youth Law Victoria's first specialist young people's community legal centre.

Youth News The Youth hub of Infoxchange Australia, a not-for-profit social enterprise company focusing on community development using information technology as the primary tool to create positive social change.

MISCELLANEOUS

Baby Name Wizard Type in a name to see how popular it has been over the last century.

BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing) Free, open-source software for volunteer computing and desktop grid computing, allowing you to contribute your computer's spare time to common good projects.

Do Not Call Register (Australia) Australian Government program to stop unwanted marketing calls to your telephone.

ClimatePrediction.net The largest experiment to try and produce a forecast of the climate in the 21st century, with people around the world like you giving time on their computers.

Not Good Enough Uses the Internet to scrutinise and publicise corporate behaviour - good and bad, by regularly publishing the Top Gripes, They're Talking, Shame File, Winners Board and Compliments HQ lists of case studies of companies in Australia and New Zealand and sometimes in other countries.

Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyses radio telescope data.