Victoria Online "the fastest way to find local, state and federal government information and services" Victoria Online (www.vic.gov.au) is a "portal" - a specialised website that helps you find the information and services that exist on other government websites and can then take you directly to those websites. It is both an easy-to-use directory and a powerful search engine. It is focussed on government resources (Victorian State, Victorian Local and Federal) and organised in a way that does not require knowledge of government
	Multimedia Victoria (MMV) An agency of the Department of Infrastructure within the Victorian State Government. MMV is the Government's core agency to promote information and communication technology (ICT) across the State by implementing the Government's ICT policy, Connecting Victoria. Its focus is on the role that ICT plays in driving innovation, productivity and better services across every industry and for all citizens. See also Connecting Communities: the second wave
	Community.gov.au The Community Portal provides access to online services and information for Australian community organisations and communities. You will find links to information and services provided by all levels of government and the non-government sector. They provide access to over 3,000 relevant sites.
	Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) DVC represents the Victorian Government's determination to deliver government services in a way that supports and strengthens communities across Victoria through a more integrated approach to planning, funding and delivering services at the local level.
	Infoxchange Australia Infoxchange Australia is a not-for-profit social enterprise company focusing on community development using information technology as the primary tool to create positive social change. Infoxchange Australia's mission is to create social equality and opportunity by empowering people through access to information technology and enabling the exchange of information and ideas. It offers services to the not-for-profit sector that range from computer recycling and internet service provision to service directories and databases and online information and content management systems, from website design and hosting to a wide curriculum of computer training.
	Green PC Green PC refurbishes used computers received from government and business organisations and makes them available to those who might not usually be able to afford a new computer system.

Other Online Communities in Australia

• Atherton Community Enterprise (e-ACE) Intranet
  This intranet belongs to the residents of the Atherton Gardens Highrise Estate, 140 Brunswick St., and has been built as part of the Reach for the Clouds project. The key objective of this project is to empower local communities through the provision of recycled PC's and building Intranet based communication system. The project seeks to provide all residents with free access to a PC in their own home, establish a local community computer network (Intranet), provide access to Internet communications (Internet), train residents in computer use, enable community management of the network and establish social enterprise opportunities. See also: Infoxchange: Digital Divide - Bridging the Gap

• Building Stronger Communities
  This site is designed to support stronger Victorian communities. It aims to inform and connect people involved in community strengthening projects across Victoria, and to assist those who want to find out more about community strengthening approaches. Strengthening communities is a key priority of the Victorian Government which is aiming to improve social, economic and environmental well-being for all Victorians, and to develop new partnerships to address inequality and disadvantage.

• Centre for Community Networking Research
  School of Information Management Systems, Monash University.
  Includes info on Community Networking Conference: Electronic Networks - Building Community

• Community Builders NSW
  communitybuilders.nsw is an interactive electronic clearing house for everyone involved in community level social, economic and environmental renewal including community leaders, community & government workers, volunteers, program managers, academics, policy makers, youth and seniors. NSW-based, it has links and case studies, including information on how to use technology and the Internet as a community building tool. See Link with Others.

• CISA CommunIT Project
  The CommunIT Project is designed to help community organisations increase their information and communications technology (ICT) knowledge and capacity. Through the Project, community organisations are provided with information, education and advice that will help them develop their own ICT strategy. The ultimate aim is to improve their ICT effectiveness and efficiency so that the savings can be re-invested in their core business i.e. helping people and communities.

• Deaf Communities Online
  Government funded project that aims to educated deaf people about the internet and online services. Find out where training is available.

• EdNA Groups
  EdNA Groups is a free service to facilitate and promote communication and collaboration between members of the Australian education and training community. It provides collaborative workspaces to support teaching, learning and research within the Australian education and training community.

• Malian Foundation
  Non-profit Australian public company dedicated to aiding the efficient operation and management of non-profit institutions within Australia. Membership to any of The Malian Foundation's programs is open to non-profit institutions for free.

• Nine MSN Groups
  Establish a free Message Board, Chat Room or Photo Album for your group. Commercial site, so features banner ads.

• Our Brisbane - Building Communities Online
  Does your community group want to get online? Check out our web building tools and how ourbrisbane.com and the Brisbane City Council is assisting groups.

• Our Community
  Australian organisation creating a way to have access to get funding, give money & time or receive help. There are four key windows on the site with many pages of information and data resources: make a difference; find and manage money; build capacity; buy supplies and be informed

• PositionMentor
  Online tool developed by the IT Skills Hub in conjunction with the Victorian Government. It lists 25 of the most advertised ICT jobs in Victoria, and lists the 10 most sought after technical and non-technical skills for each position with links to appropriate state training providers, both rural and metropolitan communities. PositionMentor is an ideal online resource for anyone wanting to break into the ICT industry.

• Razoo
  Australian online fundraising initiative. You can donate up to 14% of the purchase price from name brand online retailers including Dell, BlockBuster, Teleflora and The Perfume Connection to your favourite school, charity or community group.

• SOFWeb
  An initiative of the Victorian Department of Education & Training, SOFWeb enables students and teachers to join networked classroom and professional development activities from Australia and around the world.

• Tasmanian Communities Online
  A program of the Government of Tasmania managed by the Department of Education, it provides Tasmanian communities with free training and access to modern computer equipment and the internet.

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