online resource links

Links to online resources that we hope are of interest to our site visitors. Please tell us about another interesting resource via the email address or the online contact form at the contact details page.

Commonwealth Government

Community.Gov.Au

This website provides access to online services and information for Australian community organisations, communities and individuals. It links to information and services provided by all levels of government as well as the non-government sector.

Consumer Advice and Protection

Australian Bushfire Information

This site exists only to help you identify how you can best prepare your home against bushfires. We also seek to provide you with as many links as possible to other bushfire protection information.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer

Choice - Online

The Australian Consumers' Association (ACA), publisher of CHOICE magazines, website and books, is a not-for-profit organisation which has been researching and campaigning on behalf of consumers since we were founded in 1959. With over 200,000 subscribers

Community Mediation Services of South Australia

Community Mediation Services provide non-legal help with issues including trees, fences and boundaries, encroachment, storm water, behaviour, landlord and tenant, property damage, strata titles and extended family relationships.This service is free, unbia

Environmental Issues

The Australian Greenhouse Office

The Australian Greenhouse Office, delivers the majority of programmes under the Australian Government’s climate change strategy.

Heritage and Old Buildings

South Australian Heritage Branch

The Heritage Branch of the South Australian Department for Environment and Heritage manages the South Australian Heritage Register, helps to identify, assess and conserve built heritage; assess and conserve our maritime heritage

World of Old Houses

Website by Ian Evans dedicated to caring for and restoring old homes.

Home Improvement

Australian Home Ideas Centres

Products are displayed in Home Ideas Centres in most Australian State Capitals.

Industry Associations

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) is recognised nationally and internationally as the peak professional body representing Building Surveyors in Australia.

Australian Tile Council

Australian Tile Council members foster and maintain an industry image of total quality concerning products, services and social responsibility. Consumer satisfaction is the goal of every member and all work by the council’s Code of Ethics.

Building Desingers Association

This site has been specifically designed to help you find a building designer to help you with your building project. You can search for designers in your region, in your local area or by their type of work.

Carpet Institute of Australia

The Carpet Institute of Australia (CIAL) is a national association representing the Australian carpet manufacturing industry. Formed in 1967, CIAL represents local carpet manufacturers as well as suppliers of goods and services to the carpet industry.

Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia

Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is the peak body representing the interests of Australia's cement, pre-mixed concrete and extractive (quarrying) industries. Lots of information about the concrete industry with downloadable publications.

Clay Brick and Paver Institute

Clay Brick and Paver Institute, the Australian authority on brickwork and clay paving.

Concrete Masonry Association of Australia

The Concrete Masonry Association of Australia (CMAA) publishes technical manuals and bulletins, conducts conferences and courses and provides a technical advisory service for users of concrete masonry products.

Industry Resources and Links

Bianco Building Supplies

Bianco Building Supplies began on December 8, 1977 and have since grown and diversified, providing quality goods and specialised services to the building industry.

Buildata - Building Australia Online

Buildata is an Australian commercial web site that is devoted to building products and services. Providing building professionals through to do-it-yourselfer's with an up to date building product library.

Pest Control

Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association

The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) was established in 1988 out of the then Council of Australian Pest Control Associations (CAPCA).

South Australian Councils

Adelaide City Council - Development and Planning

The Adelaide City Council Development Assessment Team provides advice on planning and building related matters.