Along with Higher Ed Services, Universities Australia (as the former AVCC) has assisted in the development of a number of other organisations concerned with higher education. These now operate independently of Universities Australia:
The Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet) was established by the AVCC in 1990 to connect all Australian universities, the CSIRO and subsequently other research organisations nationally and internationally. AARNet provides high-capacity leading-edge Internet services for the tertiary education and research sector communities and their research partners, serving over one million end users through local area networks at member institutions.
IDP Education Australia was established by Australian universities in 1969 and has nearly 40 years' experience in international education. It is now a global company offering student placement and English language testing services, with a network of over 75 student offices in 29 countries.
Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) is the country's leading authority on the supply of and demand for new graduates in Australia. Its Board includes representatives from industry, government, Universities Australia, the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) and the National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS [Aust] Inc). As well as conducting the annual Graduate Destination Survey, Course Experience Questionnaire and the Postgraduate Course Experience Questionnaire, the GCA produces and distributes a wide range of publications and videos. It is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the Gradlink website in consultation with its stakeholders.
The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) is an employer organisation registered under the Industrial Relations Act 1988 (Commonwealth). It represents the industrial interests of universities and several other institutions operating in the higher education sector. AHEIA is responsible for protecting the industrial relations interests of its members at State and Federal levels. It advises members on award and general industrial matters and represents them, on either an individual or collective basis, before industrial tribunals, and internal disciplinary and appeal committees. In addition, AHEIA formulates policies in consultation with its members and negotiates with industrial unions in accordance with such policies. 31 universities are represented by the AHEIA.
The Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching (ANZCCART) membership currently includes 18 research, academic, governmental and other groups concerned with the conduct and/or funding of animal-based research and teaching. ANZCCART was established by the AVCC, CSIRO and NHMRC in 1987.
