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Links
Insurance/compensation/government
Health/community services/private initiatives
Professional bodies
Research/educational institutions
Legal
Interstate CTP insurance regulators/providers
Interstate workers compensation authorities
Insurance/compensation/government
Allianz
Allianz handles all enquiries and claims associated with Compulsory Third Party (CTP) / personal injury road crashes in SA (on behalf of the Motor Accident Commission).
www.allianz.com.au
Comcare
Information about Commonwealth workers compensation, rehabilitation, safety and self-insurance for employers and employees.
www.comcare.gov.au
Department of Transport
Transport information and services including road safety and licensing information.
www.transport.sa.gov.au/index.asp
Employers Mutual
The claims agent handling all claims related to workplace injury and illness (on behalf of WorkCover SA).
www.emia.com.au/south-australia/index.htm
Motor Accident Commission (MAC)
Information about SA’s Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme and road safety, including detail about the State Government’s road safety advertising program and MAC sponsorships.
www.mac.sa.gov.au
SafeWork SA
Responsible for administering industrial relations legislation and managing all occupational health, safety and welfare functions in South Australia (including some functions previously managed by WorkCover).
www.safework.sa.gov.au
Self Insurers of SA (SISA)
An incorporated association that represents most of South Australia's largest private and public sector employers that are self insured under the Workers Rehabilitation & Compensation Act.
www.sisa.net.au/index.cfm
WorkCover SA
Information and resources about injury management, workers compensation and return to work for workers, employers and health providers.
www.workcover.com
Information products for injured workers
WorkCover SA's product suite for workplaces and injured workers.
www.workcover.com
Health/community services/private initiatives
Beyond Blue: The national depression initiative
A range of resources about depression and anxiety, including fact sheets, a range of other depression and anxiety materials, further reading, discussion room transcripts and related links.
www.beyondblue.org.au/
Brain Injury Network of SA
BINSA provides support, information and assistance to people who have experienced brain injury and their relatives.
www.binsa.org
CISA Infosearch
A database of South Australian health and community services.
www.infosearchweb.com/
HealthInsite
Provides a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.
www.healthinsite.gov.au
Human Services Finder
A place to access information about health, housing, family and community services from the private, public and community sectors in South Australia.
www.hsfinder.sa.gov.au
I'mThinkingofYou
Integrated online care system for managing trauma or crisis, designed as a link to friends and family in times of need. Secure website using SMS and email technology to allow the exchange of information and support for victims of trauma and their families.
www.imthinkingofyou.com.au
Indigenous Road Safety
Information and resources about prevention and management of road injury in indigenous areas.
www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/roadsafety
PBF – Paraplegic Benefit Fund
A not-for-profit national charity aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of spinal cord injury.
www.pbf.asn.au
Road Trauma Support Team
Information about psychological trauma, counselling and support for people affected by vehicle collisions.
www.roadtraumasupportsa.com.au
The Return to Work Knowledge Base
www.rtwknowledge.org
Free online service containing return to work-related medical, health, management and treatment information for employees, employers, treaters and insurers.
SA Central
South Australia Central is a directory containing over 9000 links to South Australian websites. SA Central will link you to Government Services, South Australian Businesses, Schools, Accommodation, Attractions, National Parks, Health and Community just to name a few.
www.sa.gov.au
SA Department of Health
Information about South Australian health services and news.
www.health.sa.gov.au
SA In Home Care Inc
A nonprofit South Australian organisation providing in-home care services to people with a disability, frail aged and others, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
www.ihc.org.au
6 Minutes (Interesting stuff for doctors today)
Newsletter with issues of interest to doctors
www.6minutes.com.au
TREAT website (WorkCover SA)
An online resource for health providers focusing on the acute/subacure phase of soft tissue injuries, best practice treatment, workers compensation, and preventing chronic injuries.
www.workcover.com/treat
Professional bodies
Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine (AAMM)
This site serves as the home base for members of the AAMM in addition to being a source of information for the public about musculoskeletal medicine.
www.musmed.com/about.html
Australian Medical Association (SA) (AMA)
Provides services, advice, representation and professional support to it’s members.
www.amasa.org.au
Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
The peak body representing the interests of Australian physiotherapists and their patients.
http://apa.advsol.com.au
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
The largest professional association for psychologists in Australia: the APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession.
www.psychology.org.au
Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (National) Ltd
The peak Australian body representing the interests of Chiropractors and Chiropractic.
www.chiropractors.asn.au
Occupational Therapy Australia
The peak professional body representing the interests of Occupational Therapists across Australia.
www.pickerinstitute.org
Psychologists Association (SA branch)
Provides representation and protection for the interests of working psychologists in South Australia.
www.pasab.org.au
SA Divisions of General Practice Inc. (SADI)
Peak state body concerned with enhancing health care outcomes by strengthening and coordinating the role of Divisions of General Practice in the health care system.
www.sadi.org.au
The Royal Australasian College Of Physicians (RACP)
Information about physicians and the RACP, current RACP policies and media releases, information about the History of Medicine Library and also about the RACP Research and Education Foundation.
www.racp.edu.au/
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Provides critical information and clinical guidelines to general practitioners and health information to the general public.
www.racgp.org.au
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Clinician and consumer versions of guidelines covering anorexia nervosa, bipolar disorder, deliberate self-harm, depression, panic disorder and agoraphobia, and schizophrenia.
www.ranzcp.org/publicarea/cpg.asp
Research/educational institutions
Centre for Allied Health Evidence
Provides essential resources for allied health workers, researchers, educators, clinicians, policy makers, administrators and patients.
www.unisa.edu.au/cahe/
Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR)
Provides information about road accident research including a comprehensive library and search facility.
http://casr.adelaide.edu.au/
Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research Unit
Provides information about chronic illness, pain and self-management.
http://som.flinders.edu.au/FUSA/CCTU/Battersby.html
Joanna Briggs Institute
Provides Best Practice Information Sheets about nursing and aged care topics.
www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/home.php
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
A comprehensive range of topics relevant for everyday Australians, including families, seniors, parents, singles, teenagers, carers, Government agencies and related stakeholders.
www.nhmrc.gov.au
National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS)
A guide to finding evidence on the Internet to help health professionals experience the wealth of freely available resources that can be accessed online.
http://wherestheevidence.nicsl.com.au
New Zealand Guidelines Group
The New Zealand Guidelines Group leads a movement towards the delivery of high quality health and disabilities service throughout New Zealand through a change of culture based on evidence and effectiveness.
www.nzgg.org.nz
Picker Institute (Through Patients' Eyes)
An independent, nonprofit educational organisation dedicated to the advancement of patient-centred care.
www.pickerinstitute.org
Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU)
Provides information about population health and wellbeing issues.
www.publichealth.gov.au/index.htm
Research Centre for Injury Studies
Information about injury control and related matters for health practitioners, academics, Government and the community.
www.nisu.flinders.edu.au/about.php
Social Health Atlas
Delivers maps and charts of data held by the Public Health Information Development Unit.
www.publichealth.gov.au
The Bone and Joint Decade 2000 – 2010
An information rich portal providing musculoskeletal related resources from around the world.
www.boneandjointdecade.org/
Legal
Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA)
An association of lawyers and other professionals dedicated to the protection and promotion of justice, freedom and the rights of the individual.
www.apla.com
Law Society of South Australia
Provides professional services, resources, support and benefits to its members and the legal profession in general.
www.lawsocietysa.asn.au
SA Unions
Funded by WorkCover SA to provide a free advocacy and information service about workers compensation matters to all workers (you do not have to be a union member). Phone 8279 2222.
www.saunions.org.au
Interstate CTP Insurance regulators/providers
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
NRMA Insurance Ltd
www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/mynrma/
New South Wales (NSW)
Motor Accident Authority
www.maa.nsw.gov.au
Northern Territory (NT)
Territory Insurance Office
www.tiofi.com.au/tioweb.nsf
Queensland (QLD)
Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC)
www.maic.qld.gov.au
Tasmania (TAS)
Motor Accidents Insurance Board
www.maib.tas.gov.au/
Victoria (VIC)
Transport Accident Commission
www.tac.vic.gov.au/jsp/corporate/homepage/home.jsp
Western Australia (WA)
Insurance Commission of WA
www.icwa.wa.gov.au/
Interstate workers compensation authorities
Australian Capital Territory
ACT WorkCover
www.workcover.act.gov.au/
New South Wales
WorkCover New South Wales
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/default.htm
Northern Territory
NT WorkSafe
www.worksafe.nt.gov.au/
Queensland
WorkCover Queensland
www.workcover.qld.gov.au/
Tasmania
WorkCover Tasmania
www.workcover.tas.gov.au/node/workcover.htm
Victoria
Victorian WorkCover Authority
www.workcover.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/WorkSafe
Western Australia
WorkCover WA
www.workcover.wa.gov.au/Default.htm