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Study in Australia
Australian Education International - Study in Australia The official government website for international students intending to study in Australia www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) A national system of learning ‘pathways’ which is endorsed by the Australian Government and recognised throughout Australia and by other countries www.aqf.edu.au
Australian Tourist Commission Discover Australia through the official website of the Australian Tourist Commission www.australia.com
Boomerang Magazine Read stories about the real life experiences of international students studying in Australia www.idp.com/students/studentresources/BoomerangNews.asp
Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) The official government website providing information on how to obtain entry to and stay in Australia as a student www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm
IDP Education Australia The international marketing and research arm of Australia’s universities www.idp.edu.au
The Good Guides Group Provides useful information on all aspects of Australian education and related services for international students www.studiesinaustralia.com
The National Education Directory of Australia Pty Ltd Australian education portal - search for schools, universities, TAFE, colleges and further educational outlets www.education.net.au
National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) Assists Australian institutions to recognise qualifications from overseas and also works to promote the recognition of Australian qualifications internationally http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/QualificationsRecognition/default.htm
Study Link Allows students to access information on over 260 Australian institutions and more than 10,000 courses. There is also the facility for students to enrol online. www.studylink.com.au
The Good Universities Guides A set of commercial guides to Australian education institutions and courses, including a ranking and ratings analysis www.thegoodguides.com.au
University English Centres Australia An association involved in marketing the university-based Elicos sector. www.ueca.com.au
Higher Education
Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC) The peak organisation representing Australian universities nationally and internationally – the site has direct web links to all Australian universities. www.avcc.edu.au
Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
Australian Capital Territory - www.cit.act.edu.au New South Wales - www.tafensw.edu.au Queensland - www.tafe.net South Australia - www.tafe.sa.edu.au Tasmania - www.tafe.tas.edu.au Western Australia - www.tiwa.com.au
Other Vocational Education
Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET) The largest peak body representing private education and training in Australia www.acpet.edu.au
Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges (ACIVC) The peak body catering for the specific needs of Australian private business colleges. www.acivc.edu.au
Distance Education
Open Learning Australia (OLA) Through Open Learning Australia you can study with over 30 of Australia's leading higher education institutions. www.ola.edu.au
Learning English
English Australia (EA) EA is the professional association of centres teaching English language courses to overseas students in Australia. www.elicos.edu.au |
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Trade Events
Finding Exhibitions
To find out about exhibitions in Australia and throughout the world, visit the following sites:
International Exhibitions
http://tsnn.com.au - the ULTIMATE Exhibition Industry resource - now with additional Australian events and links to Australian exhibition industry news. www.expodatabase.com is a German based website listing 17,000 exhibitions from around the world.
Australian Exhibitions
www.onlineevents.com.au for searching exhibitions in Australia. The Exhibitions and Events Association of Australia provides an on-line directory of Australian events, conferences and exhibitions. www.eeaa.com.au
How to Participate in Trade Exhibitions?
Trade exhibitions are a powerful marketing tool - but how do you ensure return on your investment? Here's some useful information and advice which might be useful for your next international trade exhibition.
www.auma.de and click on Trade Fair Participation.
Industry Websites
Tourism Australia - www.tradeevents.australia.com
Business and financial assistance
The Federal and State governments offer many business development programs which can assist companies participating in international trade exhibitions and promotions:
Australian Capital Territory Chief Ministers Department - www.business.act.gov.au New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development - www.business.nsw.gov.au Northern Territory - www.nt.gov.au The Department of State Development and Innovation - www.sdi.qld.gov.au South Australia - www.exportsa.sa.gov.au Tasmanian Department of Economic Development - www.development.tas.gov.au Victoria Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development - www.business.vic.gov.au Western Australia Department of Commerce and Trade - www.dct.wa.gov.au
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E-Business & Exporting Online
au Domain Administration Limited (auDA) - www.auda.org.au A non-profit company providing information on the .au namespace (Internet names ending in .au).
Australian Electronic Business Network - www.ause.net A website focused on providing resources to assist SMEs in the uptake of e-commerce.
Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) - www.ausit.org Australia's peak professional association for translators and interpreters.
Baker & McKenzie - www.bmck.com Baker & McKenzie’s website dedicated to global e-commerce laws.
Brint - www.brint.com A portal for information on e-business, information, technology and knowledge management issues.
Datamonitor - www.datamonitor.com Produces reports on e-business and analyses consumer attitudes towards the Internet and e-commerce.
E-business Forum - www.ebusinessforum.com The Economist’s website providing information, analysis, research and latest news on the impacts of the Internet for business strategy.
E-commerce Info Centre - www.ecommerce.vic.gov.au An initiative of Victoria's E-commerce Advantage, this site contains useful information relating to planning and vendor selection.
Econsumer.gov - www.econsumer.gov Information about international consumer protection laws and activities, as well as providing a mechanism for cross border e-commerce complaints.
Electronic Commerce Centre - www.ecc.online.wa.gov.au Department of Industry and Technology (Western Australia) e-commerce site. Contains excellent material regarding e-business issues, events and case studies.
EMarket Services - www.eMarketservices.com An Internet portal on business-to-business e-commerce, includes a directory of business-to-business electronic marketplaces.
Ernst & Young - www.ey.com One of the world’s leading professional service organisations, assisting companies to identify business opportunities, and the impact of the Internet.
European Union’s Information Society E-commerce website - http://europa.eu.int/information_society/topics/ebusiness/ecommerce/index_en.htm Keep up-to-date on e-commerce developments in Europe, including policy and legislative updates.
Exporting Online - www.austrade.gov.au/ebusiness-for-Australian-exporters/default.aspx A website dedicated to e-business issues as they relate to export.
Forrester Research - www.forrester.com Forrester analyses the impact of technology change and its impact on consumers, businesses and society.
ICANN Watch - www.icannwatch.org Useful news site on issues pertaining to ICANN and .biz. Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) - www.icann.org The organisation that sets the rules about the ways domain names are sold and authorises registrars to do business.
Internet Names Worldwide - www.inww.com Offers domain name solutions and online business services.
interNIC - www.interNIC.net Established to provide public information regarding Internet domain name registrations.
Line56 - www.line56.com News, analysis and research on business-to-business e-commerce. The website includes a global database of e-business companies and players.
Oanda Currency Converter - www.oanda.com/converter/classic Multi-lingual foreign exchange converter for over 164 currencies.
Systransoft - www.systransoft.com Online translation tool for European language translations.
Time and Date - www.timeanddate.com Useful guide for time zones and calendars.
Usability - www.usability.gov A resource for designing usable, useful, accessible websites and user interfaces.
Usable Information Technology - www.useit.com Jakob Nielsen is a leading professional in the area of website usability and his website provides comprehensive resources and recommendations.
World lingo - www.worldlingo.com This website assists companies to focus on website localisation, globalisation and translation. |
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Disclaimer
Please note: this list of websites is not definitive. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by Austrade. The information provided is a guide only. |
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