COMMUNITY FACT SHEETS

LINKS

Desert Knowledge:

Desert Knowledge Australia is a national cross-border organisation based in Alice Springs. It is building innovative networks, partnerships and Alliances to facilitate an economically and socially sustainable future for all residents of desert Australia. 
www.desertknowledge.com.au 

Youth Links:

Youth Advisory Committees
A Youth Advisory Committee is a committee of young people (12-25 years old) who discuss local youth issues and provide information and advice to their local council and other interested people on relevant youth issues, so that their views can be incorporated into decision making in their local community. 
www.maze.sa.gov.au

Office for Youth
The Office for Youth, Department of Human Services has the lead role in the development of youth policy and program initiatives in South Australia. The work of the Office is undertaken in partnership with communities, stakeholders, other agencies and clients, and encompasses a range of policies, initiatives, services and programs in response to Youth Development and Youth Empowerment in South Australia. 
www.officeforyouth.sa.gov.au

Young Australian Rural Network
YARN.gov.au is an interactive website designed for young people in rural industries. It is a Commonwealth Government initiative which aims to provide people with a place to interact and share information with others around Australia. 
www.yarn.gov.au

Tourism Links:

Flinders Ranges and Outback South Australia Tourism
Discover a vast and ancient land filled with startling colours, amazing wildlife and stories as spellbinding as the location itself. A place where the power of the Aboriginal Dreamtime is strong, where precious opal gems lie hidden in a moonscape of red rock, and where the word ‘adventure’ has real meaning.
www.flindersoutback.com

South Australia - Outback Experiences
For helpful hints when travelling in the South Australian outback, this site has all the information you need. Find out what you need to know before setting off, on topics such as; first aid, what to do in the case of an emergency, driving conditions in the outback and knowing when to take rest-breaks.
www.southaustralia.com

The Great Australian Outback Cattle Drive
This rewarding travel experience offers a chance to re-live the glory years of Australia's outback cattle drovers by riding alongside real working people, moving a herd along the Oodnadatta Track.   The Cattle Drive travels through the fascinating Outback townships of Oodnadatta, William Creek and Marree.  Some tours coincide with the colourful Oodnadatta Races and William Creek Gymkhana, while Marree will host a finale event.  Participants help drove 500 head of cattle which are sourced from local stations. More than 100 horses are also sourced for the journey and are matched to riders’ experience level. All travelling is at walking pace.

The Cattle Drive traverses a land of parched riverbeds, dazzling salt lakes and spectacular sunsets.  Participants can go on optional excursions, such as a scenic flight over Lake Eyre, Dalhousie Springs or Anna Creek Station. On a number of tours tours, they can also choose to see the Dog Fence, the Ghan railway track, Overland Telegraph ruins, Finniss Springs, the Marree Man and more. 
www.cattledrive.com.au

 

Government Links:

South Australia Atlas
The Atlas of South Australia is an initiative of the South Australian Government to provide a common access point to maps and geographic information about South Australia in an interactive atlas form.    
www.atlas.sa.gov.au

Swap Library Network
The Libraries of Athelstone, Campbelltown, Norwood, Payneham, Prospect, St Peters & Walkerville are joined by computer creating the SWAP Library Network which allows members to borrow from any or all of the libraries listed. 
www.swaplib.sa.gov.au

Office of Local Government
The Office acts to provide information to the Minister for Local Government and to facilitate effective working relationships between State and Local Government. 
www.localgovt.sa.gov.au

Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner 
The office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner plays a vital role in the regulation of the liquor, gambling, casino, racing and Lottery industries in South Australia
www.olgc.sa.gov.au/splash.shtm

South Australia Central
This site is the first point of call for worldwide access to online information and services in South Australia. South Australia Central supports economic development of the State by providing convenient, quick access to comprehensive South Australian online information and services. 
www.sacentral.sa.gov.au

Department of Transport and Regional Services - Regional Australia
Helping to ensure that regional communities have better access to opportunities and services and are able to take the lead in their own planning and development. 
www.dotars.gov.au

The Regional Entry Point
This site provides information and links to Commonwealth Government programmes and services relevant to people living in non-metropolitan, rural and remote Australia. The primary objective of the regional portal is to make accessing programmes and services easier without people needing to know the structure of Government or portfolio responsibilities. 
www.regionalaustralia.gov.au

Local Government Association of South Australia
Find out about Councils and how they work together on this site. South Australians depend on local Councils for economic, social and environmental support. Councils maintain libraries, local roads, recycling, sporting venues, development policy and other services. Local Government is part of Australia’s democratic system. Councils work together through the Local Government Association of SA. 
www.lga.sa.gov.au

South Australian Legislation
The Attorney-General is pleased to announce that a new South Australian legislation website is now online. Developed by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel, Attorney-General’s Department, this website is a very valuable resource for anyone seeking information on South Australian legislation.

The website provides access to:

• current and historical versions of public general Acts, regulations, certain rules and certain aquaculture and environment protection policies
• Bills of the current session of Parliament and of previous sessions of Parliament (from 2005)
• proclamations and notices made by the Governor (from 2003)
• as made versions of Acts and regulations, rules, proclamations and notices made by the Governor (from 2003)
• legislative index information

• information about regulations due to expire under the Subordinate Legislation Act, Ministers to whom Acts are committed, and other matters.

Legislation is available in both PDF and RTF formats.  www.legislation.sa.gov.au

Department of the Premier and Cabinet - Ammonium Nitrate
On 25 June 2004 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to improved collaboration and cooperation between the Federal and State and Territory Governments in regulating a number of security sensitive substances including ammonium nitrate. The latter was identified as a priority, because of its history of terrorist use and concern about its ready availability.

Because a complete ban is impracticable, COAG agreed to ban its use by other than specifically authorised users. The South Australian Government believes that a national regulatory system is vital, otherwise the effect of new restrictions will be weakened by access to the product across our borders.

The South Australian Government has agreed to introduce a licensing and permit system for ammonium nitrate. This will result in the establishment of a licensing regime for the use, manufacture, storage, transport, supply, import and export of ammonium nitrate. The licensing system will restrict access to people with a demonstrated legitimate need for the product, who are not of security concern. They will also have to store and handle the material safely and securely. The proposed arrangements should balance security concerns with the legitimate needs of farmers and industry.

Updates on the consultation process, information and copies of the COAG Principles, National Guidance Notes and Security Plans are available through the Workplace Services (Department of administrative and Information Services) website: 
www.safework.sa.gov.au

Department of the Premier and Cabinet - Boards and Committees
A new page has been added to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) website to provide information to government board members, members of the community interested in government board membership, and public sector employees involved in the administration of government boards.

The site includes links to board and committee policies as well as links to related areas of government. A number of new policies are also under development and will be added to the site in the near future.

The boards and committees web page may be accessed through the 'community' section of the DPC website or by clicking the following hyperlink: 
www.premcab.sa.gov.au/dpc/community_boards_committees.html

Service SA
Service SA is the gateway to government. It is a common entry point for all South Australians to access government related services, information and products, and conduct financial transactions. Service SA is all about providing easy access, choice and flexibility regardless of where people live or work. 
www.service.sa.gov.au

Grant Links:

GrantsLINK
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Commonwealth grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms. 
www.grantslink.gov.au

Office for Recreation and Sport - Grants Programs
The Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program provides financial assistance to eligible community-based organisations, Local Government, schools and state sporting and active recreation associations to develop facilities for a range of recreation and sport activities. 
http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/grants-scholarships/community-recreation.html

Premier's Community Initatives Fund
The Premier's Community Initiatives Fund has been established by the Premier of South Australia to provide financial assistance to non-profit charitable South Australian organisations that offer direct services and support in community development initiatives to excluded, disabled or socially isolated members of the community. The objective of the Fund is to make available grants of up to $5,000 to assist such organisations to undertake a one off project that will benefit the community. 
http://www.premcab.sa.gov.au/dpc/community_initiatives.html

Regional Development Board:

Northern Regional Development Board
The Northern Regional Development Board is an Incorporated Association funded through a Five Year Resource Agreement with the Department of Industry and Trade, and the Local Government bodies in the Northern Region. 
www.nrdb.com.au

Eyre Regional Development Board Inc
The Eyre Regional Development Board Inc [ERDB] focuses on the development of sustainable commercial activity and employment opportunities across Eyre Peninsula. Established in 1993, the ERDB has built a solid reputation for an entrepreneurial and aggressive approach to its provision of practical support to the region's main industries. 
www.erdb.org.au

Whyalla Economic Development Board Inc
WEDB was formed in 1980 following the closing of the Whyalla Shipyard in an attempt to strengthen and diversify the economic, commercial and employment base of Whyalla. Today the organisation is part of the Local and State Government regional development strategy, and is one of 14 Regional Economic Development Boards operating around the State. Although funded through the Office of Regional Affairs and the Corporation of the City of Whyalla, the organisation operates as an independent incorporated body. 
www.wedb.com.au

Insurance:

Local Community Insurance
Local Community Insurance Services (LCIS) a specialist insurance provider established to manage the insurance needs of clubs and community groups within Australia. LCIS is a division of Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) who have been actively providing insurance solutions to clubs and volunteer based community groups since 1987.

All clubs and community groups need insurance of some kind and JLT have been working closely with both Local and State Governments to ensure that the insurances offered by LCIS meet the requirements of both these spheres of Government. www.localcommunityinsurance.com.au

Aboriginal Links:

ICC - Indigenous Coordination Centre
Indigenous Coordination Centres or ICCs operate in 30 locations around Australia. They look after most of the Australian Government’s Indigenous programs and negotiate Shared Responsibility Agreements with local Indigenous people and communities. 
www.indigenous.gov.au/icc/

State Aboriginal Affairs
The South Australian Department for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation is a State government instrumentality which supports the portfolio responsibility of the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. The Department for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation is an agency of the Department for Administrative and Information Services and aims to promote excellence in the development and co-ordination of strategic policy advice to Government that addresses the social, economic, cultural and political issues affecting Indigenous South Australians. 
http://www.premcab.sa.gov.au/dpc/department_aard.html

Weather:

Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau provides Australia-wide weather forecasting and reporting. Services include: Warnings; Forecasts; Observations; Climate; and Hydrology. 
www.bom.gov.au/weather/sa

Road Conditions:

Far Northern and Western Areas Roads Report
A new road report will be issued when any road conditions change. 
www.transport.sa.gov.au/quicklinks/northern_roads/northern.asp

Desert Parks:

ParksWeb - Outback Region
The Outback Region (also known as the Desert Parks Region) totals 9 National Parks and Wildlife SA Reserves covering over 12 million hectares of red desert dunes, wetlands and salt lakes. This is one of the biggest desert reserve systems in the world and offers visitors a variety of different environments, educational and recreational experiences. Has information relating to the Desert Parks Pass. 
www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/outback.html

Media Links:

Imparja Television
Imparja is a private, fully commercial television company registered in the Northern Territory. It is unique in Australia and the world, being totally owned and controlled by Northern Territory and South Australian Aboriginal shareholders, who have never requested nor received a dividend, preferring to invest any profit back into the development of the company. 
www.imparja.com.au

ABC Radio - North and West SA
ABC North and West, broadcasts high quality, relevant and entertaining radio programs, reflecting the issues, opinions and concerns of a well-informed audience. Offering engaging talk and contemporary music, ABC Regional Radio strives to be an active and informative voice for the local community through relevant and insightful programming. 
www.abc.net.au/northandwest

ABC TV Online
For seventy years the ABC has been a distinctive part of the Australian way of life. Australia's only national, non-commercial broadcaster, the ABC has shared its history and development with the growth of our nation. From its beginnings during the Depression years, the ABC has grown into Australia's largest broadcaster, entertainment and marketing organisation. It has become an important part of Australia's cultural heritage, fostering the arts and reflecting the nation's cultural diversity. 
www.abc.net.au/tv

Southern Cross Broadcasting - Central
Seven Central is a satellite delivered service with coverage reaching 416,000 people throughout the Northern Territory, rural Queensland and parts of NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It covers most areas that are not within current terrestrial commercial television license areas. 
www.southerncrossbroadcasting.com.au/

SBS - Special Broadcasting Service
Through a range of complementary media services – Television, Radio and Online – SBS communicates with all Australians. Despite its relatively small size, SBS has positioned itself at the leading edge of Australia’s new digital broadcasting industry and continues to meet the challenge of adapting to a changing media environment despite a significantly smaller resource base than other Australian media players. 
http://www20.sbs.com.au/sbs_front/index.html

Stock Journal
First published in 1904, the Stock Journal has not only enjoyed a long-standing high reputation among farmers, but is also a must for stock agents, machinery and motor vehicle dealers and other business people associated with all aspects of agriculture. 
http://sj.farmonline.com.au/home.asp

Southern Cross Broadcasting - Spencer Gulf / Broken Hill
Based in Port Pirie, Central GTS/BKN Television reaches a potential audience of almost 133,000 people in the upper Spencer Gulf region of South Australia, including Whyalla, Port Pirie and Port Augusta and the lower Eyre Peninsula covering Port Lincoln and surrounding areas. The operation also services Broken Hill. www.southerncrossbroadcasting.com.au/