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Community Information Australia Network (CIAN), an ALIA subgroup that aims to promote professional development activities for community information workers; inform and educate by promoting best practice in community information; provide a forum for discussion relating to the skills and functions of community information provision and support standards of operations which will ensure the best possible service to the community. CIAN is national in focus, but with a South Australian meeting base, holding quarterly forums that are open to all.

This paper, presented at the 2007 Australian School Library Association conference, reviews the Australian literature on professional learning portfolios and considers how educators might use online social networking tools to create personal learning environments and share their passion for learning within a global community of practice. It outlines the proof of concept work in the area of personal learning environments being undertaken by Education Network Australia and suggests that professional associations encourage educators to join online communities in order to publish, share and reflect on their learning journey.

The primary purpose of this study is to profile the status of e-learning in small business in Australia and identify the barriers to effective implementation. Recommendations include: providing quick access points to e-learning resources for business; continuing engagement with professional and industry associations; connecting with business networks, and franchise groups; focusing on construction and manufacturing sectors; and promoting relationships between the training sector and small business.

TCC is a worldwide Information & Communications Technology repository for resources critical in attracting, training and developing properly skilled ICT workers. The site details training and certification needs for 100 IT jobs and guides to upgrading relevant skills. Sections include 'explore potential careers', 'compare skills and knowledge to jobs', 'design curriculum around jobs standards' and more.

Regional Galleries Association New South Wales' (RGANSW) supports members galleries function as community cultural resources by assisting the exhibition and touring of work by regional artists. It aims to help them to reach a state as well as national audience. RGANSW also encourages professional standards among all art galleries, and develops the function of galleries as an integral part of their community's cultural life and identity.

Professional association for teachers of religion and chaplains in Australian schools.

The Australian Water Association is a professional membership organisation formed in 1962 to promote the responsible management of water and its related resources.

The website provides an overview of a project aiming to establish a body for national representation of public libraries with the goal of promoting the interests of all public libraries in Australia and advocating on their behalf. Maintained by the National Library Australia, the site offers project report, links to related resources and other relevant information.

An association of volunteers committed to encouraging the use of computer technology in teaching and learning environments. ECAWA provides a network for educators to connect, communicate and co-operate, to share and develop expertise and resources through out the computer education community. Features of the site include a copy of the group's constitution, events calendar, news page and links to relevant resources and websites.

The Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse is a website providing information and resources for literacy coaches, reading coaches, reading specialists, and instructional coaches as they engage teachers in coaching as a form of professional learning. The website also includes briefs, and access to forums and presentations.