Industry specific links
These are useful links but not comprehensive. Please let us know if there are any further links you think we should include by e-mailing connect@pilch.org.au.
Animal Welfare
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Animals Australia is a national animal protection organisation representing numerous member organisations.
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An independent non profit think tank dedicated to alleviating the suffering of animals in Victoria.
Arts
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The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. They provide specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations
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MAV is Victoria's peak arts organisation promoting cultural diversity in the arts.
Community/Neighbourhood centres
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ANHLC is the peak body for Victorian neighbourhood houses and learning centres.
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RHA is not-for-profit self-managed five-storey building located in inner Melbourne offering tenancy and resources to a diverse range of self-help and small community groups.
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The City of Melbourne's Multicultural Hub aims to be a friendly place where people from Melbourne's many different cultures can get together and work, share and learn in a safe and supportive environment.
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CIVic is an association of member agencies that provide community information and support services to their local communities throughout Victoria.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
Disability services
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The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) aims to be the primary national voice to Government that fully represents the interests of all people with disability across Australia.
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ACE is the peak body for Australia's disability employment network.
Education/Childcare
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CCC is an independent non-profit organisation that provides training, resources, advice and advocacy to community owned family and children's services.
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KPV are the peak organisation promoting the voice of parents in quality early childhood education for Victorian children.
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VICCSO is an independent, democratic organisation of affiliated school councils working towards achieving the best possible education and learning outcomes for all students.
Environment/Heritage
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The EDO is an independent, non-profit, community legal service, specialising in public interest environmental law.
Financial (Counselling)
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The Financial and Consumer Rights Council Inc (FCRC) is a peak body for Financial Counsellors, Consumer Rights Workers, and other advocates of vulnerable consumers in Victoria.
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CALC is a campaign-focused consumer advocacy, litigation and policy organisation.
Indigenous
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VALS is a non profit organisation that provides legal advice and representation for the Koorie community in Victoria.
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FVPLS provide assistance to victims of family violence and sexual assault and to work with families and communities affected by violence. The FVLPS head office is based in Victoria, with other centres in Mildura, Bairnsdale and Warrnambool.
Sport and recreation
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VicSport is the independent member-based organisation representing Victoria’s sport and active recreation sector.
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ORC was established to help outdoor recreation and education organisations better serve their members and promote their activities.
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OCA is the peak body for outdoor professionals in Australia.
Youth services
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Youthlaw is a specialist young people's community legal centre in Victoria that provides free and confidential legal advice to young people up to the age of 25.
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ACCYO is a national not-for-profit organisation that provides advice, training, resources and accreditation to assist organisations to safeguard children.
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The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria is the peak body and policy advocate for young persons issues in Victoria.