The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) is the national organisation run by ergonomists to promote ergonomics in Australia and is a federated member of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), which is the peak international body of professional ergonomics and human factors organisations.
Vision
People-centered environments, products and systems for all.
Our Mission
The HFESA vision will be achieved by:
- delivering quality and accessible professional development and networking programs
- continually improving professional standards
- representing and lobbying government and industry on issues relevant to ergonomics and human factors in Australia
- promoting the value of professional ergonomics and human factors to industry, business, government, and the community, and
- partnering with relevant key professional bodies, educational facilities and industry to promote both research and the quality of application of ergonomics and human factors in Australia.
The goals of the society are:
- Encourage professional development
- Increase and improve membership services
- Promote ergonomics and ergonomists
- Represent the interest of members to government, peak bodies, media and other organisations
- Stimulate research, innovation and effective applications of ergonomics
- Provide and assist communication systems between members of the Society
- Administer the affairs of the Society effectively