Useful Links / IT2 Partners

www.acs.org.au
The Australian Computer Society is the recognised association for Information & Communication Technology (ICT) professional, attracting a large and active membership over 16,000 from all levels of the ICT industry. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT.

www.apesma.asn.au
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) is the largest national non-profit organisation representing professional employees. APESMA represents: engineers, scientists, managers, architects, IT professionals, pharmacists, veterinarians and surveyors. APESMA has some 25,000 members in all areas of public and private employment across Australia plus over 8,000 tertiary students as affiliate members. Members range from new graduates to senior managers - from employees of the largest enterprises to self-employed. APESMA is a non-profit organisation which operates for the benefit of its members. It is staffed by a team of experienced professionals, including expert industrial, legal, and remuneration staff, as well as an extensive network of honorary officers.

www.brainbox.com.au
Brainbox is a website specifically aimed at IT workers in Australia. It is intended to be a one-stop shop for any information contractors and employees need about succeeding in the Australian market.

Brainbox was started by an IT contractor based in Sydney. Upon returning from working in the UK, he was surprised at how difficult it was to find relevant information for IT workers in Australia. He was operating blind for the first few months and had to talk to agencies and other contractors to get advice about what he should be doing.

There is other info on the net for IT workers in Australia, but it is scattered. It mostly consists of brochure-ware, boring government-sponsored stuff and the odd gem in the general IT press. Brainbox plans to fill that gap in information.

www.contractworld.com.au
ICA has been formed to protect the rights of independent contractors to be treated fairly, justly and equitably in Australia and to be allowed to work free from intimidation or harassment.

Membership is open to all persons who are or wish to be independent contractors or seek information on independent contracting and who wish independent contractors rights to be secured.

www.mmv.vic.gov.au
Multimedia Victoria (MMV) works with other government bodies to implement the Government's ICT policy, which aims to bring the benefits of technology to all Victorians.

Part of the Department of Infrastructure, Multimedia Victoria also works closely with the ICT industry, community groups, education and training providers and the wider business community.

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