We in these halls talk, argue, pontificate, debate, fight and generally get all worked up about "safety" in Australia and the rest of the world but rarely get to do something substantive and positive about it or know where to go to get help.
Well here is a way to do it and they are independant, non political, not for profit and without any sectional "axes" to grind.
The Aviation Safety Foundation Australia (ASFA) has been developed over the past four years to promote air safety, coordinate and facilitate independent air safety resources in Australia and establish standards of practice within the industry.
ASFA was launched in February 1997 by the then Minister for Transport, Mr John Sharp MP. It is an independent, non political, not for profit, incorporated organisation with a Board of Directors and Executive Director.
All major industry groups, the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau, Airservices Australia, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Defence Force have expressed their full support for ASFA.
ASFA's vision is to have an accident free environment in Australian aviation. Its mission is to provide knowledge and learning to the aviation industry, thereby helping it achieve operational excellence. We will do this by adherence to operating benchmarks determined by the industry, providing education and information through a range of products and services, and capitalising on national and international affiliations and experiences.
Through the promotion of air safety standards, the Foundation aims to instil greater public confidence and interest in aviation.
The Foundation's services and resources include; establishment and dissemination of "best practice standards", Seminars and Workshops, Information Bulletins and Publications, Flight Safety Management Programs, Aviation Safety Awards, Posters and an Annual Conference and General Meeting.
my bold.
It's been a fairly well kept secret 'til now,
seriously there has been a fair bit of distraction of late and they have probably got a little lost in all the "noise" here. But it's now time.
go here and have a good look for yourself.
They have a stellar board and executive committee all of whom I'm sure would welcome further and even more expert support for whatever and from wherever. They are also very well connected without being beholden.
Aviation Safety Foundation Australia
There are a growing number of operators participating in their activities and gaining the very real financial as well as the professional benefits as a bonus to the core safety agenda.
If your organisation is not already a member or using their services they should be.
If you are an employee of an operator who isn't then talk to the boss and point him at the site.
They also monitor and participate in PPRuNe so they can't be all that bad.
Bill Mattes is now the Executive Director and will be opening their own premises at Tulla very soon.
He would be delighted to hear from you and they have my full support.
The choice as always is yours but I hope you will agree.