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What is Simulation?
Simulation and modelling are essential tools in the modern world. They are used to test new ideas and concepts, design and develop systems and train industry specialists in a safe and highly effective manner. Simulation and modelling allow experts to generate an unlimited number of complex scenarios in order to understand the consequences of alternatives to improve outcomes for students, educators, industry and government.
VISION
Simulation Australasia envisions a future where modelling and simulation enable us all to create and live in a better, safer world.
MISSION
We strive to build a better future by connecting Australasia’s modelling and simulation communities, promoting cross-industry research and collaboration and fostering the development of modelling and simulation professionals and standards of good practice.
ORGANISATION OBJECTIVES
- To promote the use of simulation for the benefit of providers, practitioners and users in order to increase the use of simulation in achieving organisational goals, for the advancement of Australasia’s economy and society.
- To optimise the Company’s ongoing value to and relationship with members generally;
- To support the professional development and certification of simulation professionals;
- To support and undertake research and development that demonstrates the benefits and applications of simulation and related fields to the Australasian economy as a whole or to specific sectors of it;
- To advocate on behalf of members to decision-makers and influencers in government, business, education, training and the media regarding the benefits and use of simulation;
- To actively support diverse participation in all aspects of Company activities in line with Commonwealth guidelines for Diversity. The Company’s diversity objectives include, but are not limited to, gender diversity;
- To develop external relationships with like-minded organisations to progress the use of simulation; and
- To engage in other activities in support of these objectives.