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ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT

bullet pointhttp://regencyrehab.cca.org.au/
Here's a great webpage for a company that sells adaptive technology equipment. It has descriptions and prices for reference

ANTI-VIRUS

bullet pointhttp://www.vet.com.au/html/vvcc/anti-virus/zoo/
Virus Encyclopedia from VET. Chase away those anti-virus files
bullet pointhttp://www.srnmicro.com
Solo anti-virus provides complete detection, cure and protection for your computers. It cleans all kinds of e-mail, Internet viruses, boot sector, partition table, file and macro viruses. Solo contains Realtime Sentry System, Automatic Update facility, Scheduler, Emergency Disk tool, etc.
bullet pointhttp://www.antivirus-download.com
Solo anti-virus not only scans for all viruses, it contains a unique System Integrity Checker to protect you from new Internet Worms, Backdoor programs, malicious VB and Java scripts. It also effectively removes all existing Internet Worms, File infecting viruses, malicious VB and Java scripts, Trojans, Backdoors, boot sector, partition table, file and macro viruses. Benefits of Solo: System Integrity Checker - Monitors system registry, system.ini, win.ini and startup to protect you from new Internet Worms and Backdoors. Real time sentry system - Scans and cleans all viruses download from e-mail, Internet and network on the fly. Solo Scheduler - Scheduled scan tasks can be done hourly, weekly or monthly. Effective resource management - Solo uses very low percentage of system resources. So it won't affect your system performance unlike other antivirus software. Automatic update facility - Solo automatically downloads updates whenever new signature files found in the web.
bullet pointwww.vet.com.au
Add Vet Anti-Virus link
bullet pointhttp://www.buy-norton-anti-virus.com
Norton Anti-Virus for sale - protect your computer with the award-winning Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Norton Systemworks Pro and Norton Internet Security software.
bullet pointhttp://www.srnmicro.com/downloads/
Solo anti-virus provides complete detection, cure and protection for all types of viruses including W32.Klez.E@mm aka Klez Worm, W32.MyLife Worm, W32.Gibe.A@mm, W32.Yaha.A@mm, W32.FBound.C@mm, W32.SirCam.Worm@mm, W32.BadTrans.B@mm, W95.Hybris.Gen aka Hybris virus, W32.Magistr, W32.Nimda.A@mm, W32.Goner.A@mm, VBS/LoveLetter.C, WYX Boot, Kak worm, Love Letter worm, W32.FunLove.4099, W97M/Marker, etc
bullet pointhttp://softwaremart.biz/
Sells Norton AntiVirus, McAfee Virus Scan, Norton Internet Security, Norton Systemworks and more!

BUSINESS ON THE WEB AND ECOMMERCE

bullet pointhttp://www.realestateguide.com.au
Sell your property by yourself!!!
bullet pointhttp://www.networkingdog.net.au/
Visit The Networking Dog, a program of services, seminars and products to help Australian country people enjoy and profit by the Internet, e-mail and other on-line services.
bullet pointhttp://www.nietl.com.au/
NIETL and Northlink - Business Gateway to Melbourne's North.
bullet pointhttp://www.verisign.com
Verisign give SSL security certificates to secure ecommerce sites
bullet pointhttp://www.thegraphicsportal.com
The Graphics Portal: Developing dynamic internet and print solutions for all your business advertising needs. Serving Madison, Perry, and NE Ohio.
bullet pointhttp://www.itskillshub.com.au
IT Skills Hub provides information and resources on education, training, development and services for everyone involved in the sector - from users to suppliers, students to educators and employers to employees.
bullet pointhttp://www.ezsel.com/default.htm
Our portfolio includes affordable web hosting, merchant accounts, accept credit cards online, ecommerce plans, domain name registration, wireless, telecommunications, network services, application hosting, web content management, content delivery, and integrated solutions
bullet pointhttp://www.spinningplanetdesign.com
Affordable web design suited to small businesses with limited budgets. Ask about our October Special!

COMMUNITY

bullet pointhttp://cnet.unb.ca/cap/
Visit Community Access Canada and see how they are bringing communities online.
bullet pointhttp://wmom.vicnet.net.au
The Western Murray Online and Mobile Project has been setup to provide independent Internet advice, support and training to community organisations, business and individuals in the Western Murray Region of Victoria
bullet pointhttp://www.clickers.org/
The Cajun Clickers Computer Club is dedicated to the mission of sharing computer knowledge and providing service to its members. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
bullet pointhttp://www.webkeys.com/
The Revolution in Kidsafe Internet Software
bullet pointhttp://www.tcn.asn.au
Tasmanian Community Network
bullet pointhttp://smartcommunities.ic.gc.ca/
Industry Canada is currently preparing to select the cities which it will profile and post as exemplary, international 'smart communities' on the Government of Canada's Smart Community Web Site at >http://smartcommunities.ic.gc.ca.
bullet pointhttp://www.fortnet.org/
FortNet - a community Internet project in the lovely town of Fort Collins in the shadow of the Rockies.
bullet pointhttp://www.vicnet.net.au
Victoria's Community Network
bullet pointhttp://olt-bta.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/CLN/index.html
This site, from the Office of Learning Technologies, Canada, promotes the idea of furthering community development by supporting and encouraging lifelong learning. The three key components described are: use of technologies as tools to support and enable learning and networking; strong community participation or community control at the local level; and promotion of individual and community development.
bullet pointhttp://www.computers.fed.gov/
Computers for Learning - US Govt donating surplus Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofits
bullet pointhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/education/webwise/communities/manifesto.shtml
A draft manifesto for local communities - have your say.
bullet pointhttp://www.infoxchange.net.au
The InfoXchange - Technology for Social Justice
bullet pointhttp://www.ourcommunity.com.au/
Ourcommunity.com.au - funding, giving and help online
bullet pointhttp://mc2.vicnet.net.au/
mc2 is an interactive space where online communities are created. It is funded by the Victorian Government through Multimedia Victoria and coordinated by VICNET.
bullet pointhttp://www.mcm.org.au/youthnet
YouthNet is a part of Frontyard Youth Services. It provides free internet access to disadvantaged young people 16 -25 to check emails,surf & to create web sites. Young people can create a web site & post their web pages to-
bullet pointhttp://www.wombatcreek.com/ian
Come and see the history of the pioneers of the Millewa at the Pioneer park at Meringur
bullet pointhttp://www.itskillshub.com.au
IT Skills Hub provides information and resources on education, training, development and services for everyone involved in the sector - from users to suppliers, students to educators and employers to employees.
bullet pointhttp://www.frontyard.org
Frontyard Youth Services http://www.frontyard.org {Accommodation, Centrelink, Internet, Legal, and Health}. Located at 313 Flinders Lane Melbourne is moving to 19 King Street on the 25th of February 2002 phone same numbers 96143688

COMPUTERS

bullet pointhttp://www.computerbank.org.au/
Visit Project Computerbank, an Australian initiative to supply GNU/Linux systems to low income individuals, community groups and disadvantaged schools.
bullet pointhttp://mc2.vicnet.net.au/
mc2 is an interactive space where online communities are created. It is funded by the Victorian Government through Multimedia Victoria and coordinated by VICNET.
bullet pointhttp://www.techjourney.com
Essential Resources for Computer Professionals.

DISABILITY RESOURCES

bullet point http://www.disability.vic.gov.au/
Disability Online provides a comprehensive Victorian service directory, current news and events directories, articles about disability, health issues and more.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

bullet pointhttp://www.shortcourses.vic.gov.au
Short Courses Victoria is an online directory of short courses, support and interest groups delivered in Victoria.
bullet pointhttp://www.vicnet.net.au/training/
Training at VICNET
bullet pointhttp://olt-bta.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/CLN/index.html
This site, from the Office of Learning Technologies, Canada, promotes the idea of furthering community development by supporting and encouraging lifelong learning. The three key components described are: use of technologies as tools to support and enable learning and networking; strong community participation or community control at the local level; and promotion of individual and community development.
bullet pointhttp://www.edna.edu.au/
Visit EdNA the comprehensive Australian online educational resource network.
bullet pointhttp://www.resume.net.au
Australia's first and largest resume database. Free for jobseekers. Used by many Australian Hi-tech companies to locate skills.
bullet pointhttp://www.oaktraining.com
Offers over 50 organizational, management and employee training content modules to download and use wherever and whenever you deem appropriate,
bullet pointhttp://www.itskillshub.com.au
IT Skills Hub provides information and resources on education, training, development and services for everyone involved in the sector - from users to suppliers, students to educators and employers to employees.
bullet pointhttp://www.mcm.org.au/youthnet
YouthNet provides free Internet access to disadvantaged young people 16 -25 surf, email, resumes , chat & to create web sites. YouthNet is located at 19 King Street 9611 2440 http://www.mcm.org.au/youthnet
bullet pointwww.itskillshub.com.au/mentor
PositionMentor is an 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. PositionMentor is an ideal online resource for anyone wanting to break into the ICT industry.

EMPLOYMENT AND JOBS

bullet pointhttp://indigenousjobs.dewrsb.gov.au/
Indigenous Employment Policy - To generate more employment opportunities for indigenous Australians.
bullet pointhttp://www.employment.com.au
Employment.com.au - a top employment site
bullet pointhttp://www.seek.com.au
Seek and find the job you are after
bullet pointhttp://.www.mcm.org.au/youthnet
YouthNet is a part of Frontyard Youth Services {Accommodation,Centrelink, Legal, Health}. Located at 313 Flinders Lane Melbourne- it provides free Internet access to disadvantaged young people 16 -25 to check emails, surf & to create web sites.
bullet pointhttp://www.wages.com.au
Careers, jobs and wage rates in Australia
bullet pointhttp://www.traveljobz.com/traveljobz/index.asp
Resume distribution and promotion services for those looking for employment in Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Aviation, Cruiselines, Entertainment, Sports, Etc.
bullet pointhttp://www.workgateways.com
WORKgateways - UK jobs and advice for overseas applicants
bullet pointhttp://jobsearchexpress.com
Australian job search center. Free job search engine, job listings, employment, resume, careers services. Jobs Australia.
bullet pointhttp://www.itskillshub.com.au
IT Skills Hub provides information and resources on education, training, development and services for everyone involved in the sector - from users to suppliers, students to educators and employers to employees.
bullet pointwww.itskillshub.com.au/mentor
PositionMentor is an 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. PositionMentor is an ideal online resource for anyone wanting to break into the ICT industry.

GENEALOGY

bullet pointhttp://www.firstfamilies2001.net.au/
First Families 2001 will be a unique historical and cultural record of Australia. It is a database and collection of stories about the people of Australia, past and present. It is accessible to all Australians through the Internet, and welcomes contributions from everyone.

GOVERNMENT

bullet pointhttp://www.immi.gov.au/settle
Federal Government site for new immigrants and refugees.
bullet pointhttp://www.itskillshub.com.au
IT Skills Hub provides information and resources on education, training, development and services for everyone involved in the sector - from users to suppliers, students to educators and employers to employees.

HARDWARE

bullet pointhttp://www.logitech.com/au/cameras/
The QuickCam VC camera is the one Skills.net projects are trialling

HELP

bullet pointhttp://www.help.com/
Cnet Help site
bullet pointhttp://www.vicnet.net.au/help/
VICNET Helpdesk
bullet pointhttp://www.vicnet.net.au/webhelp/
All the help on web issues you need

INTERNET

bullet pointhttp://www.networkingdog.net.au/
Visit The Networking Dog, a program of services, seminars and products to help Australian country people enjoy and profit by the Internet, e-mail and other on-line services.
bullet pointhttp://cnet.unb.ca/cap/
Visit Community Access Canada and see how they are bringing communities online.
bullet pointhttp://wmom.vicnet.net.au
The Western Murray Online and Mobile Project has been setup to provide independent Internet advice, support and training to community organisations, business and individuals in the Western Murray Region of Victoria
bullet pointhttp://www.mkdsoftware.com.au
The Australian Guide to the Internet Web site (www.mkdsoftware.com.au) has been set up to help people get more out of the time they spend online. When you click the "Sites to Lookup" link on its home page, you are given access to hundreds of sites that have been conveniently organised into categories for you. From the home page, you can also subscribe to the site's free email newsletter called Internet Update. Internet Update is a free, email newsletter that is designed to keep its readers up to date with what's happening on the Web, and to help them make the most out of the time they spend browsing online. Written in a jargon free style, it contain tips and advice for surfing the Net more productively, and points readers to useful sites, as well as sites from where practical software can be downloaded.
bullet pointhttp://mc2.vicnet.net.au/
mc2 is an interactive space where online communities are created. It is funded by the Victorian Government through Multimedia Victoria and coordinated by VICNET.
bullet pointhttp://www.mcm.org.au/youthnet
YOUTHNET YouthNet offers young people free and unlimited access to computers. With a focus on young people at risk, YouthNet aims to provide the latest in computer software to young people who may have limited means to access it elsewhere. Six computers provide Internet access and the means to surf, create resumes, email, chat on-line, scan, build web pages, play games and look for work and accommodation. Open: Monday - Friday, 10am-12pm, 1pm-5pm Client age: 12  25 yrs Phone: (03) 9611 2440 Fax: (03) 9614 3622 Email: youthnet@mcm.org.au Web-site: www.mcm.org.au/youthnet Funding: Range of philanthropic trusts and foundations.
bullet pointhttp://www.thegraphicsportal.com
Affordable website development and marketing service for Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, surrounding areas- Ohio
bullet pointhttp://.www.mcm.org.au/youthnet
YouthNet is a part of Frontyard Youth Services {Accommodation,Centrelink, Legal, Health}. Located at 313 Flinders Lane Melbourne- it provides free Internet access to disadvantaged young people 16 -25 to check emails, surf & to create web sites.
bullet pointhttp://www.spinningplanetdesign.com
Affordable web design suited to small businesses with limited budgets. Ask about our October Special!

INTERNET ROADSHOWS

bullet pointhttp://www.netfx.com.au/skillsnet/index.htm
BHP Billiton Skills.net Roadshow WA - delivering free Internet training to rural and remote areas of WA. This roadshow builds upon the original Victorian Government's Skills.net Roadshow.
bullet pointhttp://www.skills.net.au/roadshow/
The original Skills.net Roadshow based in Victoria and run by VICNET, a division of the State Library of Victoria. Delivering free Internet training to communities across Victoria since 1997.
bullet pointhttp://bhpskillsnet.slq.qld.gov.au
BHP Billiton Skills.net Roadshow Queensland - delivering free Internet training to rural and remote areas of Queensland. This roadshow builds upon the original Victorian Government's Skills.net Roadshow.

LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE

bullet pointhttp://www.oznetlaw.net.au
A great site that provides legal information about issues arising from using the Internet. It has many fact sheets on relevant areas of Australian law and you can enter the site as a small business or community non/profit user and search for legal information on the basis of the activity you are involved in. Oz NetLaw also has a free email advice service.

LIBRARIES

bullet pointhttp://www.libraries.vic.gov.au/
Victoria's Virtual Library
bullet pointhttp://www.statelibrary.vic.gov.au
A world class cultural resource at the heart of an excellent statewide library and information network, accessible to all Victorians and presenting Victoria to the world.

ONLINE CONFERENCING

bullet pointhttp://www.tafe.sa.edu.au/video-conf/ata/ata.html
The Australasian Teleconferencing Association Incorporated (ATA) - important for projects involved in video conferencing.
bullet pointhttp://www.quickcam.com/
Quickcam Cameras as used by Skills.net projects and the Skills.net office.
bullet pointhttp://www.egroups.com/
Setup your own egroup for free. The easiest way for groups to communicate.

SENIORS

bullet pointhttp://www.greypath.com.au/
Greypath, the Internet Gateway for Australian Retirees and Seniors.
bullet pointhttp://www.aboutseniors.com.au
Senior citizens, veterans, retirees, those about to retire, pensioners and carers will find this most comprehensive listing of information and links extremely valuable.
bullet pointhttp://www.itsyourlife.com.au
Browse through directories of retirement villages and experienced law firms, learn about departure fees, try the departure fee calculator or the departure fee analysis service and order a copy of The Retirement Village Handbook.

SOFTWARE

bullet pointhttp://www.computerbank.org.au/
Visit Project Computerbank, an Australian initiative to supply GNU/Linux systems to low income individuals, community groups and disadvantaged schools.
bullet pointhttp://pspl.com/virus_info/
Information on Viruses and how to remove them.
bullet pointhttp://www.webkeys.com/
The Revolution in Kidsafe Internet Software
bullet pointhttp://vil.mcafee.com/hoax.asp
Virus Hoaxes - check out the info here
bullet pointhttp://www.sun.com/products/staroffice/
StarOffice from Sun Microsystems - Sun is turning the industry on its ear by making StarOffice(TM), a fully featured office productivity suite available -- free.
bullet pointhttp://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/
AARNet's FTP Archive - find any Internet software you need.
bullet pointhttp://tucows.mirror.aarnet.edu.au/
TUCOWS - download the software you need.

TRAINING

bullet pointhttp://www.itskillshub.com.au
IT Skills Hub provides information and resources on education, training, development and services for everyone involved in the sector - from users to suppliers, students to educators and employers to employees.
bullet pointwww.itskillshub.com.au/mentor
PositionMentor is an 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. PositionMentor is an ideal online resource for anyone wanting to break into the ICT industry.




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