Links
General Information about Australia
australia.gov.au
This official Australian Government website is a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike. It provides information and links to around 800 national sites, as well as selected state and territory services.
www.dfat.gov.au/geo/australia
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is dedicated to supporting the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. In this section the website provides general information on Australia and its inhabitants.
www.australien-australien.de
This is a website in German for those wishing to explore Australia.
Interaktive Australien Ratgeber mit Australien Forum für Australien Reisende & den aktuellsten Australien Reise Angeboten: Flug Australien,Unterkunft Australien, Mietwagen & Camper, Sprachreisen, Working Holidays
www.australien-info.de
This German website is broken down into 7 sections; news, facts, travelling to Australia, tour tips, operators, links and special services.
www.infobahnaustralia.com.au
This website in German is an invaluable resource for German speaking visitors to Australia, as well as those living in Germany, Switzerland and Austria who have an appreciation of Australian culture.
Arts
www.art-search.com.au
A search engine for uncovering Australian art
www.artaustralia.com
A magazine of Australian art
www.aboriginalart.com.au
Aboriginal Australia Art and Culture Centre
www.artwhatson.com.au
An portal providing an overview of Australian art
Business
www.business.gov.au
This is an online resource for the Australian business community. It offers access to Government services and transactions, while providing essential information on planning, launching and operating your business.
Culture and Recreation
www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au
Government website for Australian culture and recreation
www.amonline.net.au
The website for the Australian Museum
Education
www.dfat.gov.au/aib/education.html
Provides an overview of Australia's education system
Environment
www.environment.gov.au
The Department of Environment and Water Resources develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.
Geography
www.ga.gov.au/
The website for Geoscience Australia contains maps of Australia and geoscienticifc data.
Government
Federal Government
www.australia.gov.au
This official Australian Government website is a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike. It provides information and links to around 800 national sites, as well as selected state and territory services.
www.immi.gov.au
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA). Very useful official government website containing information and forms for migration.
www.ato.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office
www.centrelink.gov.au
Centrelink is the Australian Government’s statutory agency, delivering a range of services to the community.
www.germany.embassy.gov.au
The Australian Embassy in Germany provides information on visas, immigration, travel, services, studying business operations in Australia.
www.germanembassy.org.au
The German Embassy in Australia supports residents living abroad by providing information on Germany, foreign and European policy, the German economy, culture and education.
German Society and Culture
www.goethe.de/ins/deindex.htm
The Goethe-Institute promotes the study of German abroad and encourages international cultural exchange. This website provides information on Germany's culture, society and politics.
www.deutscheinmelbourne.net
Very good site for getting in touch with anything and everything 'German' in Melbourne. Lot's of usful information including a company directory, highly frequented forums in various areas including children play-groups and Expat meetings, etc.
Health
www.aihw.gov.au
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
Medicare is Australia’s national health care system, introduced in 1984 to provide Australian residents with affordable, high quality health care.
www.health.gov.au/
Department of Health & Ageing
History
www.environment.gov.au
The Department of Environment and Heritage website contains information on Australia's natural, Indigenous and historic heritage.
www.foundingdocs.gov.au
Presented on this website are sets of documents which tell the story of Australia's democracy.
www.nla.gov.au/oz/#hist
A link to the history section of the The National Library of Australia
Legal
www.lawstuff.org.au
A friendly website on the law and your legal rights.
Nature (Flora and Fauna)
www.wwf.org.au
The World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) which is part of the WWF International Network, the world's largest independent conservation organisation.
www.anbg.gov.au/anbg
The website of the Australian National Botanical Garden in Canberra provides information on flora.
News
www.theaustralian.news.com.au
The Australian News online
www.news.com.au
Online news website from News Digital Media, a News Corporation company
Science
www.science.org.au
Australia Academy of Science
www.scienceindustry.com.au
Science Industry Portal
www.csiro.au
Commonwealth Scientific and Individual Research Organisation
www.questacon.edu.au
The National Science and Technology Centre in Australia for students
Sports
www.ausport.gov.au
Australian Sports Commission who plays a central role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system.
www.ais.org.au
Australian Institute of Sports
www.breakfastsport.com
Sports news
Trade
www.dfat.gov.au
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
www.ozforex.com.au/
Foreign Currencies and Currency Exchange Rates
www.austrade.gov.au
Australian Trade Organisation
australien.ahk.de
German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Deutsch-Australische Industrie- und Handelskammer
Travel
www.australien-info.at
Information in German regarding travel and destinations in Australia.
www.australia.com
Interactive map of Australia including information and facts on the regions and territories.
www.infobahnaustralia.com.au
This is an invaluable resource for German speaking visitors, as well as those living in Germany, Switzerland and Austria who have an appreciation of Australian culture.
Weather
www.ozwind.com.au
Australian weather
www.bom.gov.au
Bureau of Meteorology
