The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is Australia's national nuclear research and development organisation and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise. ANSTO is responsible for delivering specialised advice, scientific services and products to government, industry, academia and other research organisations. It does so through the development of new knowledge, delivery of quality services and support for business opportunities.

ANSTO's nuclear infrastructure includes the research reactor HIFAR (High Flux Australian Reactor), particle accelerators, radiopharmaceutical production facilities, and a range of other unique research facilities. HIFAR is Australia's only nuclear reactor. It is used to produce radioactive products for use in medicine and industry, as a source of neutron beams for scientific research and to irradiate silicon for semiconductor applications.

For more information on ANSTO: www.ansto.gov.au

ANSTO Communications

ANSTO places a high importance on communicating with its stakeholders, including the entire Australian community (with a special focus on those living near its facilities), local, state and Federal governments, and the business and science sectors.

Some of the ways that ANSTO communicates include through printed materials, its website and Business eZine, ANSTO Community Discussions, the media, school education and site tours. Links to some of these mechanisms are noted below: