WHAT IS ARFF?
The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation is the peak representative body to the Australian Federal Government.
It is a partnership between State peak fishing bodies, representative organisations and fish habitat groups. Click here to view ARFF members and supporters.
The ARFF is a not for profit organisation with a voluntary Board of recreational fishing strategists.
The objectives of ARFF are:
- To educate and promote the benefits of sustainable recreational fishing to the public and to ensure the maintenance and growth of fish population throughout Australia;
- To educate the fishing community on ethical, environmental and safety aspects of sustainable recreational fishing;
- To raise awareness of and promote, the health benefits of sustainable recreational fishing;
- To educate the public on how to protect, preserve and care for the environment, whilst recreationally fishing, including land care, flora and fauna and marine conservation;
- To promote the accessibility of sustainable recreational fishing activities to persons of all age group, genders and ethnic origins.