AFAP WELFARE REPRESENTATIVE NETWORK
Sometimes the best first point of contact for a pilot with welfare concerns is another pilot. The AFAP has established an active Welfare Representative Network consisting of pilots from each of our councils. These Pilot Welfare Representatives are a helpful resource and can help direct you toward professional welfare assistance - such as the Member Assistance Program and HIMS - if and when you need it. These representatives are provided regular training focused on mental health, substance abuse disorders and other welfare issues affecting pilots. The pilot welfare representatives (listed below) will also work within your organisation and pilot council to make your workplace safer and less stigmatising to those with mental health issues.
For more information contact: welfare@afap.org.au
Operations Manager - Joanne Janes (0416 044 286)
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Council
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Representative
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Contact
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Eastern (Sydney)
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Brendan Quaife
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0433 628 884
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Eastern (Melbourne)
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Shabbir Parekh
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0421 166 198
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Helicopters - (Sale)
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Troy Mussio
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0411 485 031
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Helicopters (Moss Vale)
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Paul Sutton
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0499 117 100
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Jetstar (Adelaide)
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Christo Hailes
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0403 275 881
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Jetstar (Brisbane)
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Paul Hogan
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0404 077 207
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Jetstar (Sydney)
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Andrew Stein
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0412 699 886
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Jetstar (Victoria)
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Jeremy Vanderklift
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0419 379 926
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National (Adelaide)
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Richard Higgins
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0428 332 440
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National (Adelaide)
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Julian Hipwell
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0412 141 122
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National (Adelaide)
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Esther Veldstra
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0417 875 179
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National - RFDS Central (Adelaide)
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Phil Remilton
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0427 714 428
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National - General Aviation (Grenfell)
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Bryce England
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0409 697 002
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National - RFDS SES (Sydney)
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Shane Brook
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0417 294 328
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QANTAS (Melbourne)
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Marcus Davey
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0407 094 963
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Rex (Melbourne)
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Darcy Holbery-Morgan
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0404 551 918
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Rex (Sydney)
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Jai White
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0475 943 322
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Sunstate (Brisbane)
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Richard Copland
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0438 757 747
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Sunstate (Cairns)
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Rodney Millroy
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0428 551 489
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Virgin (Melbourne)
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Steve Lunn
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0409 074 479
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Virgin (Melbourne)
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Sean McCarthy
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0421 181 173
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Virgin (Brisbane)
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David Elliott
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0419 237 306
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Retired Pilots Contact (National)
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Bluey Aumann
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0433 422 640
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Please note that AFAP Welfare is not an immediate emergency service - If instant help is required please call 000.
Other support services:
AFAP Member Assistance Program (MAP) - Member Assistance Program (afap.org.au)
The MAP is a free counselling and advisory service for AFAP members and their immediate family, providing professional assistance for personal or work related problems by psychologists who are trained in pilot specific issues.
HIMS - HIMS (afap.org.au)
A drug and alcohol prevention and rehabilitation program specifically for pilots.
1800RESPECT - www.1800respect.org.au
Available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
LIFELINE - www.lifeline.org.au
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.