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.
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