Children

• The Federal Government's Department of Family and Community Services covers children.

• Visit the source for youth-related events, programmes and entertainment.

• Centrelink has information for all sections of the Australian population on benefits and services.

• Young Media Australia provides research on the effects of media on children. The ABA also has publications on that issue.

Youth

• Visit the source for youth-related events, programmes and entertainment.

• The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies collects and disseminates information on youth in Australia. They also have a topical index for specific issues, such as homelessness and sexuality.

• The Youth Action & Policy Association NSW is the peak body in NSW for youth. The Youth Accommodation Association helps the homeless.

• Search the MyFuture and the Job Guide.

• The Young Australians Rural Portal is an interactive website designed for young people in rural industries.

• Centrelink has information for all sections of the Australian population on benefits and services.

Directories

Families

Organisations

• The Australian Institute of Family Studies is a Commonwealth government research agency looking at the factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia.

• Australian Policy Online's member list links to more than 120 Australian research centres.

• The Council of Social Service of NSW linksm to a range of cummunity organisations.

• Manhood Online looks at issues about men and masculinity.

• The Office for Women has national information about women's safety, and domestic violence.

• Relate provides practical information on relationships.

• Relationships Australia offers advice and support to couples and families.

• Centrelink has information for all sections of the Australian population on benefits and services.

Child abuse

Mental health

Other social issue links

• The Federal Government's Mental Health and Wellbeing site has information on homelessmess, torture and trauma, palliative care and other issues.

• The Office for Women provides policy advice to the Federal Government on issues affecting women.