Associations

www.acupuncture.org.au
The Australian Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine Association is the leading national professional association of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in Australia.
www.ama.com.au
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is an independent organisation, representing over 26,000 doctors. It also represents the public face of Australian medicine.
www.atms.com.au
The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) is Australia's largest professional association of complementary medicine practitioners, representing about 65% of the total complementary medicine profession.
www.chc.org.au
The Complementary Healthcare Council (CHC) is the peak body representing the overall complementary healthcare industry in Australia. The CHC is a professional organisation whose core membership represents the amalgamation of the two respected organisations - the Australian Council for Responsible Nutrition (ACRN) and the Nutritional Foods Association of Australia (NFAA).
www.diabetesnsw.com.au
Diabetes Australia is a member-based charitable organisation that relies heavily on the generosity of a caring community to continue its vital work. We care for over 47,500 members and our core business is the management, detection and prevention of diabetes. Diabetes Australia's mission is to serve the best interests of all people affected by diabetes, to identify the undiagnosed and to research, prevent and cure diabetes.
www.osteopathic.com.au
This is the official website of the Australian Osteopathic Association (AOA), the national professional body representing Osteopaths in Australia.
www.racgp.org.au
Visit the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) if you are an Australian GP if you require any information about your industry.

Courses and Colleges

www.acnem.org
Australasian College for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine is a postgraduate teaching college for medical practitioners.
www.aias.com.au
The Australian Institute of Applied Science (AIAS) incorporates Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Massage, Aromatherapy, Kinesiology, Shiatsu, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, Oriental Herbs, Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology to name a few.
www.aihm.wa.edu.au/index.html
The Australian Institute of Holistic Medicine (AIHM) web site is designed for people who believe in Natural Therapy philosophies and are interested in a career in Natural Medicine.
www.alexandertechnique.org.au
As the website of the Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique, this site contains further information, and can also help you find an Alexander Teacher in your city or area.
www.mq.edu.au
Macquarie University offers students courses in Chiropractic. Visit this site for more information.
www.naturecare.com.au
The Nature Care College of Naturopathic & Traditional Medicine was established in 1973, and is Australia's largest and most respected college of natural therapies and alternative medicine located in Sydney.
www.uws.edu.au
The University of Western Sydney offers students courses in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Osteopathy. Visit this site for more information.

Day Spas

www.aurorasparetreat.com
Aurora Spa Retreat is designed exclusively for your relaxation and total well-being. Experience Melbourne's only holistic urban retreat, offering you the opportunity to enhance your health and balance your lifestyle.
www.rejuvenatedayspa.com
Pamper yourself at Shop 1, 1- 7 Rangers Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW.
www.spachakra.com
Rejuvenate, revitalize and revive at Spa Chakra, Sydney or Melbourne, the perfect place for complete pampering of the face, body and spirit.

General Interest Health Sites & Health Search Engines

www.9-11.com
For access to over 30 million biomedical & public safety resources, go to this very extensive website.
www.acne-resource.org
Visit the Acne Resource Center for information on Acne, the latest acne research, tips for controlling acne and plain english explanations of how acne develops.
www.auspage.com
Browse Australia's business directory of companies, products, services and resources. It includes many healthcare providers.
www.bmn.com
BioMedNet is a website for biological medical researchers.
www.caringbahhealing.com.au
Caringbah Healing Centre offers a varied range of therapeutic treatments, guidance and body healing treatments to suit your lifestyle. It also runs courses in beginners Meditation, Pilates and Kundalini Yoga.
www.citeline.com
CiteLine, Inc. is an aggregator of web information for vertical markets. The site offers a line of web search products and services that provide access to the best medical industry and health information available on the internet.
www.custommedicine.com.au
Complementary Compounding Services prepare medication to meet the unique needs of the patient as prescribed by your medical practitioner. This website also contains information on a vast range of conditions relating to women's, men's and adrenal health.
www.discoveryhealth.com
This website offer the latest health news, as well as a wide range of options designed to answer all your questions about health.
www.femalefitness.com.au
Weight loss and wellbeing solutions for women that include expert advice, motivation, support, female focus, 24 hour response and results.
www.goodhealthdirectory.com
This site is dedicated to providing news and information about alternative medicine, wellness and physical fitness. Content includes news about interesting workshops and events, catalogues and a dedicated search engine.
www.healthanswers.com
This website contains a library, encyclopedia and 'drug finder'. The news section shows what is most current, health topics for articles, videos, and more.
www.healthatoz.com
HealthAtoZ is a comprehensive health and medical resource.
www.healthy.net/index.asp
For one of the most comprehensive health websites, visit this site. It contains a wide variety of information, including questions about your health, lifestyle, on-line shopping, news and views and much more.
www.jurlique.com.au
It began with a dream, and the result is the Jurlique skin care range. Products are based on aromatherapy and herbal medicines. Jurlique's philosophy is: no chemicals and no compromise.
www.nbcc.org.au
This is the official website of the iSource National Breast Cancer Centre. It is designed to be a one-stop site for information about breast cancer in Australia.
www.nettrace.com.au/resource/reference/medical.htm
This website is designed as a specialist search engine, referring you to the right source for medical and health related search topics.
www.realage.com
RealAge, Inc. is a consumer-health media company and provider of personalised health information and management tools. These tools motivate health-conscious people like you to look, feel, and actually be many years younger.
www.urbanboheme.com.au
urbanboheme is a collection of products, businesses & websites, as recommended by the women of Sydney. The companies included in our online 'Sydney Guide' share a common vision of simplicity, style, quality & integrity. They have created this hub to facilitate a global community where women share ideas & information. Have a look through Sydney's premium directory for the best restaurants, design, shopping, health, bohemian clothing, art & Sydney's day spas & luxury hotels.
www.wholehealthmd.com
The WholeHealthMD.com website is dedicated to providing the best information about complementary and alternative medicine.

Government websites

www.health.gov.au
This is the official website of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.
www.health.nsw.gov.au
100,000 people work in or directly with NSW Health. Visit this site for more information.
www.healthinsite.gov.au
This site offers a wide range of up-to-date and quality assured information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.

Health Insurance Sites

www.austunity.com.au
Australian Unity is an integrated financial services group that has been caring for the financial and health care needs of Australians for over 150 years.
www.cbhs.com.au
This site provides a summary of the CBHS Health Benefit Fund Rules. It summarises CBHS' health insurance products and services. CBHS is an independent, not for profit organisation owned by its members.
www.defencehealth.asn.au
Defence Health was founded in 1953 as the Army Health Benefits Society to care for families of Army Personnel. This has now been extended to all members of the Defence Community and Defence Contractors.
www.grandunited.com.au
Grand United is a 100% Australian company, founded on the principle of 'mutual self-help'. Grand United is a mutual organisation, dedicated to serving its members.
www.hcf.com.au
Whether you're single, a couple or a family, you'll find that HCF claims to give you the best value (and highest quality) health cover available.
www.manchesterunity.com.au
Manchester Unity is committed to providing health cover to its members – and being a partner in members' lifetime health funding management.
www.medibank.com.au
Medibank Private is the largest private health insurer in Australia. It is the only national private health insurer in Australia with significant membership in every state and territory and over two million members in total.
www.nib.com.au
NIB is now one of Australia's leading health insurance funds, providing health cover for around 450,000 people across Australia. NIB is a health non-profit organisation.
www.nrma.com.au
Today, NRMA Member Services Group serves its members and customers through road side assistance, automotive technical advice, vehicle inspections, travel services, access to 24 hour Helpline and emergency advice and referral service and health insurance.
www.statewest.com
Put simply, StateWest is a financial cooperative. Instead of profits being paid to a small group of external shareholders, they are returned to members in the form of competitive interest rates for borrowers and savers, and lower fees for specific services.

Health Retreats

www.campeden.com.au
Camp Eden is Australia's Leading Wholistic Health Retreat. Nestled in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, Camp Eden is the ideal place to unwind, shape up and discover a renewed sense of well-being.
www.clearmt.com.au
The Clear Mountain Health and Conference Centre is the ultimate Conference & Function venue 40 minutes from Brisbane City.
www.crystallodge.com.au
Crystal Lodge is located at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, NSW. The Lodge provides a holistic approach (meaning the team caters for the whole body, mind and soul).
www.cypresslakes.com.au
Cypress Lakes, is located in the Hunter Valley. Short breaks to this destination will undoubtedly rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Just a 90-minute drive north of Sydney …
www.daintree-ecolodge.com.au
Australia's No.1 Rainforest Spa Resort. This multi-award winning resort is renowned globally as a "unique & luxurious" haven set in an ecological miracle providing luxury accommodation, exquisite natural beauty, gourmet delights and an exciting array of adventures.
www.durobbyretreat.com.au
Durobby Retreat is a 10 minute drive outside Murwillumbah and offers peace and serenity to all visitors.
www.goldendoor.com.au
Experience a feeling of ultimate vitality and wellbeing at The Golden Door Health Retreat. Located in Willow Vale, Queensland.
www.hopewood.com.au
Hopewood is Australia's premier health retreat, and is located at Wallacia, Blue Mountains, NSW. Hopewood's natural health philosophy advocates a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, regular gentle exercise, plenty of fresh air and rest.
www.kihealthretreat.com
This Kangaroo Island retreat was founded by a qualified nutritionist, dietitian, masseuse, naturopath and reflexologist.
www.lamancha.com.au
Located is Lismore, NSW, this retreat helps with obesity, stress, smoking, depression, blood pressure, chronic fatigue, diabetes and angina. Visitors also come to have a healthy holiday.
www.solarsprings.com.au
Solar Springs Health Retreat is situated on the escarpment of the Morton National Park in the picturesque village of Bundanoon, 2 hours south-west of Sydney.
www.swami.com.au
Swami Sarasvati Rejuvenation Resort is the place to go to rejuvenate your mind and body or have a relaxing break. Situated on 60 acres of tranquil bushland and only 50 minutes from the centre of Sydney, (with easy airport transfers), it provides a unique opportunity to escape to a new life.

Health e-zines

www.diversity.org.au
Diversity is the first magazine to take a really independent look at what complementary health is in Australia, on behalf of the Australian Complementary Health Association. The magazine is published quarterly.
www.wellbeing.com.au
This magazine is intended as a reference volume only - not as a medical manual. While the information is based on material provided by researchers, the magazine does not presume to give medical advice.