The Australian Institute of Physics is a organisation dedicated to promoting the role of Physics in research, education, industry and the community by: representing and promoting the physics community to government and other legislative or policy-making bodies organising meetings and conferences on research and professional topics; promoting and supporting physics teaching and education in schools, colleges and universities; encouraging investment in government and industrial research; setting and supporting professional standards and qualifications in physics; identifying and supporting the needs of physicists in all sectors of employment; recognising distinguished contributions to physics.