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  Australia Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Australia Council, formally the Australia Council for the Arts, is the official arts council of the Government of Australia funded through the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.
The Australia Council was formed as an interim Council in 1973 and was given statutory authority by the Australia Council Act, 1975.
It replaced an earlier agency called the Australian Council for the Arts which was established in 1968 as a division of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australia_Council_for_the_Arts   (213 words)

  
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The Council is based in Sydney NSW where the largest population of Arab Australians reside.
Arab Council Australia was founded in 1979 as the Arabic Welfare Interagency and later became a Council in 1988, when it was named Australian Arabic Welfare Council.
The Council is an incorporated association managed by a Board of Management which is elected annually from Council's membership and reflects broadly the diversity of the community.
www.arabcouncil.org.au /inCMS_AC_public/Modules/Public/Content.aspx?ID=46   (449 words)

  
 Nothing about us without us: The Australia Council and disability arts
With the Australia Council meeting in Hobart on 6 April 2005 to approve its new structure Arts Access Australia fears that the right of the one in five Australians with a disability to participate in the nation's cultural life may be overlooked.
Arts Access Australia is a member of the ArtsPeak group, an interim Committee member of the National Arts and Culture Alliance and participated in the 21 February Community Partnerships workshop with the Australia Council.
The Council will now be better positioned to respond to the needs of Australia's diverse and complex arts sector and help secure it a vibrant and sustainable future-at the same time, creating opportunities for all Australians to engage with and importantly, enjoy a life that is enriched by the arts.
e-bility.com /articles/artsaccess.php   (1952 words)

  
 New look Australia Council - 03 June 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Craft Australia has dedicated a great deal of time to this issue and has been active in representing the interests of the contemporary craft and design sector as a member of Arts Peak, a lobby group of peak arts bodies representing the breadth of the Australian arts industry.
The Australia Council has provided a links page on their website for all statements, news articles and speeches they have released over the past weeks in regard to the Australia Council's reorganisation.
The Australia Council is inviting sector leaders to meet with the Council's future planning taskforce on 21 February, 2005 to discuss models for Community Partnerships (CP) and New Media (NM) within the new organisational restructure.
www.craftaustralia.com.au /articles/20050603.php   (366 words)

  
 Australia Council's makeover 'step backwards' - Arts - www.smh.com.au
Key elements of the Australia Council's structural makeover have been greeted with anger and bemusement.
Lex Marinos, a former deputy chairman of the Australia Council, was scathing of the decision to axe the cultural board, saying it was yet more evidence of the council's old-fashioned notion of the arts.
Donald Horne, a former Australia Council chairman, was concerned about the loss of expertise that would result from the abolition of the CCDB.
www.smh.com.au /news/Arts/Australia-Councils-makeover-step-backwards/2004/12/08/1102182367332.html?oneclick=true   (597 words)

  
 Birds Australia Council
Jack is the Vice-President of the Birds Australia Council and has been an active member since 1988: volunteer, warden and Management Committee member at Barren Grounds; SNAG Committee; Convenor of Steering Committees for the Sydney Airport Bird Hazard Management and Homebush Bay Bird monitoring projects.
Philip is keen to contribute his experience in scientific and organisational management to Birds Australia as it embarks on the challenges and opportunities of its second century of activities.
Prior to joining Birds Australia Graeme was Australia's Chief Plant Protection Officer, with the Australian Government in Canberra, and was responsible for coordinating the national effort to eradicate exotic pests and diseases of crops and pastures as well as major invasive species such as fire ants.
www.birdsaustralia.com.au /people/index.html   (1332 words)

  
 The Cancer Council Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Australian Cancer Network was established by The Cancer Council Australia and the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia in 1994 to improve cancer management in Australia and promote collaboration between and with professional bodies across the spectrum, from basic science through medical and nursing care to public health.
The ACN extends the outreach of The Cancer Council Australia to a large number of professional colleges and societies for whom cancer is a major, though not an exclusive, interest.
Through the Network, The Cancer Council Australia plays a major role in the ongoing development of guidelines, and the evaluation of their uptake and impact.
www.cancer.org.au /content.cfm?randid=236421   (338 words)

  
 When words fail Australia Council - Arts - www.smh.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Clearly, the consultants who "enabled" the Australia Council's million-dollar reorganisation plan didn't have to go through its Literature Board, where "clarity of expression" is considered essential.
The plan positions the council as Australia's arts catalyst to be much better informed and more flexible in responding to creative opportunities as they arise.
The objective of the plan is to deliver better artistic outcomes, and to cement the council as Australia's arts catalyst, to be better informed and more flexible in responding to creative opportunities.
www.smh.com.au /news/Arts/When-words-fail-Australia-Council/2005/02/17/1108609344776.html?oneclick=true   (1066 words)

  
 Law Council of Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Law Council of Australia is an association of law societies and bar associations from the States and territories of Australia, and the peak body representing the legal profession in Australia.
The Council was formed in 1933 to unite the various state legal associations, in order to represent the profession at a national level and at an international level.
The Council is particularly vocal on subjects involving federal law, that is, laws made or considered by the Parliament of Australia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Law_Council_of_Australia   (381 words)

  
 Collections Council of Australia - Home
The cultural collections of Australia are central to our sense of identity and are at the core of community life.
The Collections Council of Australia Ltd is the peak body for the Australian collections sector.
The Collections Council of Australia Ltd is supported by the Cultural Ministers Council.
www.collectionscouncil.com.au   (259 words)

  
 ABOUT :: Sikh Council of Australia
The name of the Organisation is "Sikh Council Of Australia Inc." Hereinafter referred to for the purpose of this document as "Sikh Council" and abbreviated as SCA.
Primary objectives of SCA is be to act as a spokes body of the Sikhs in Australia, to protect and defend the interests of the Sikh community, Sikh religion and its member organisations.
This necessitates the establishment of an umbrella body, the Sikh Council of Australia.
www.sikhcouncil.org.au /about.html   (663 words)

  
 Australia Day Council of Western Australia - Main
Australia Day celebrations around Western Australia range from community firework displays and street parties to citizenship and affirmation ceremonies.
From family picnics to relaxing by the beach, at the dam or under a shady tree, local councils and community groups come together to offer a calendar of Australia Day activities that invites involvement from people young and old.
This Australia Day you can make a splash poolside or beachside, sizzle a sausage, steak and egg at a bush Barbie, compete in a lamington eating competition or vegemite painting competition or get active in various fun run/walk’s, triathlons and cricket matches happening around the state.
www.oakridgecg.com.au /ausdaywa/whatson_council.asp   (269 words)

  
 Craft Australia
After nearly eight years as chief executive officer of the Australia Council for the Arts, Ms Jennifer Bott is stepping down from her role with the Australian Government’s primary arts funding and advisory body.
Craft Australia is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian Government and all state and territory governments.
Craft Australia gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance it receives from the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian government's arts funding and advisory body.
craftaustralia.com.au   (824 words)

  
 Australia Day Council of Western Australia - Main
On Australia Day in Western Australia celebrations include a strong festive and family atmosphere, with special community events encouraging the participation of the family and community.
Local councils, shires and townships generally stage Australia Day events in their area with Indigenous and ethnic communities, service clubs, sporting and cultural organisations joining to create spectacular parades, street parties, sporting competitions, beachside picnics, regattas, rodeos, concerts, festivals and firework displays.
Australia Day is celebrated on the 26th January with the day marked by parties, activities and community events which are enjoyed by many on this significant and important day of Australian life.
oakridgecg.com.au /ausdaywa/media_history.htm   (453 words)

  
 Disquiet over Australia Council changes - Arts - www.theage.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Australia Council is to go ahead with restructure plans that will have a severe impact on community arts and new media, but has guaranteed that existing budgets will be maintained at least until 2007.
The council's newly re-appointed chairman, David Gonski, announced after a council meeting in Hobart this week that the changes meant a move away from a rigid model of grants and services towards greater flexibility and partnerships.
The council has also agreed to create two new sections, community partnerships and inter-arts, to spread existing expertise more widely across its operations.
www.theage.com.au /news/Arts/Disquiet-over-Australia-Council-changes/2005/04/07/1112815664603.html   (329 words)

  
 Sheepmeat Council of Australia - Home
The Sheepmeat Council of Australia is the peak national body representing the interests
Australia, the National Residue Survey and Animal Health Australia.
The Sheepmeat Council is the custodian of the Sheep Industry Strategic Plan.
www.sheepmeatcouncil.com.au   (178 words)

  
 Australia-India Council - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Council's purpose is to broaden the relationship between Australia and India by encouraging and supporting contacts and increasing levels of knowledge and understanding between the peoples and institutions of the two countries.
The Council initiates or supports a range of activities designed to promote a greater awareness of Australia in India and a greater awareness of India in Australia, including visits and exchanges between the two countries, development of institutional links, and support of studies in each country of the other.
The Council offers support, in the form of funding, for projects likely to contribute to the development of the relationship, within the context of AIC objectives and guidelines.
www.dfat.gov.au /aic/aic_intro.html   (803 words)

  
 Australian Orchid Council Inc. - Orchids Australia Magazine
Australia is in the grip of arguably the worst drought in 100 years.
The Australian Orchid Council was founded in 1960.
The Australian Orchid Council Inc. of today is a far cry from that founded in 1960.
www.orchidsaustralia.com   (379 words)

  
 IEEE Australia Council
The IEEE Australia Council provides services to its seven member Sections.
These are North Queensland, Queensland, New South Wales, Australia Capital Territory, Victoria (incl.
Membership in the IEEE is open to individuals who by education or experience give evidence of competence in an IEEE designated field of interest.
www.ewh.ieee.org /r10/australia/council   (89 words)

  
 AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
JOIN OUR TEAM Staff at the Australia Council are employed under Section 41 of the Australia...
The Australia Council for the Arts has honoured three young artsworkers with awards for outstanding...
The Theatre Board of the Australia Council for the Arts is examining new approaches to supporting...
www.ozco.gov.au   (333 words)

  
 The Program - Creative Industry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Australia Council is an Australian government service organisation enriching the life of the nation by supporting and promoting the arts.
The Australia Council's primary responsibility is to help create an environment which encourages the creativity and development of Australian artists, and which provides greater access to arts and cultural activities for all Australians.
Australia's major performing arts companies are supported through funding partnerships with the Australia Councill and the State governments.
g.msn.com /9SE/1?http://www.theprogram.net.au/creativeIndustrySub.asp?id=45&&DI=6244&IG=a35cf14ff5fd41859e012d5d2cd04e9b&POS=6&CM=WPU&CE=6&CS=AWP&SR=6   (373 words)

  
 Community and Public Sector Union: Campaigns: Australia Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Australia Council staff, the CPSU and many in the arts community are deeply concerned with moves to radically restructure the Council.
Australia Council Planning for the Future: CCD and Community Arts - 21 December 2004
ANAT (Australian Network for Art and Technology) is Australia's peak network and advocacy body for artists working with science and technology.
www.cpsu.org.au /campaigns/AC   (526 words)

  
 Breed Schemes German Shepherds Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
To participate in any German Shepherd Dog Council Schemes that are conducted for and on behalf of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia, one must be a member of an affiliated member Club of the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.
Residents of Australia who are non-members of any affiliated Member Club may apply for participation in a German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia Scheme provided that the equivalent of one years subscription fee plus the joining fee of that member Club, is paid in addition to the normal fee applicable to the desired scheme.
The animal must be tattooed by a Tattoo scheme recognised by the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia.
www.gsdl.info /breeding.html   (1366 words)

  
 Refugee Council of Australia
The Refugee Council of Australia is a non-profit peak organisation.
The Refugee Charter is an initiative of the Refugee Council of Australia.
The RCOA report, 'Australia's Refugee and Special Humanitarian Program: Current Issues and Future Directions, Views from the Community Sector' for February 2006 is available here.
www.refugeecouncil.org.au   (220 words)

  
 Australia Day Council New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Each year the National Australia Day Council recognises the achievements of young people between 16 and 24 years of age.
The Australia Day Council of NSW is proud to support the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Competition for Schools.
Australia Post will be producing for any Council who wishes to participate, a commemorative stamp sheet that will feature their Council’s Citizen of the Year recipient.
www.australiaday.com.au /awards.html   (370 words)

  
 Australia Council unplugged :artshub.com.au | For Australian Arts Workers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
I described the key issue as not being about money, after all the Council was saying that the same money, even more, would be spent on new media and hybrid arts, but the very standing of the forms was at stake if their names were to be erased or relegated to the small print.
Pressure is being applied to the Council by organisations across the country to suspend any changes for a year, in which time serious consultation could be undertaken.
The Australia Council, having done much to acknowledge and nurture new media and hybrid arts must not abandon them or the key role it plays in their development and dissemination around the world.
www.artshub.com.au /ahau1/news/news.asp?Id=69857   (1600 words)

  
 The Cancer Council Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Cancer Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Professor Ian Olver, said that in around five per cent of the 88,000 cancers diagnosed each year in Australia, an inherited faulty gene is a major contributing factor.
Appointment of a Chief Executive Officer to Cancer Australia has paved the way for the organisation to become operational and address a growing list of national cancer priorities, according to The Cancer Council Australia and the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA).
The Cancer Council Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Professor Ian Olver, welcomed Professor Currow’s appointment and said he would be taking on a challenging role with big expectations from the health sector.
www.cancer.org.au /default.cfm   (268 words)

  
 AUSTRALIA COUNCIL: THE COUNCIL
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. We support and promote the practice and enjoyment of the arts.
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. ...
Staff at the Australia Council are employed under Section 41 of the Australia Council Act...
www.ozco.gov.au /the_council   (310 words)

  
 Print Council of Australia
The Print Council art collection includes all the prints commissioned by the PCA since it was established in 1966.
Since the Print Council of Australia was first formed in 1966, considerable time and energy has been spent in making the general public more conversant with the variety of print mediums, the meaning of the terms woodcut, lithograph etc. through the commissioned prints program, exhibitions and publications.
The Print Council's network is also truly representative of Australia's ethnic and cultural diversity, one of our aims being to stimulate debate about this country's cultural identity.
www.abaf.org.au /skillsdevelopment/businesscases/printcouncil.html   (619 words)

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