Working Together
How did Uplift Start?
Although the groups set up in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth followed slightly different models, the Sydney group originally started when pilot representatives from each Sydney fleet and a mix of all ranks, came together with the common goal of establishing the Uplift Support Project.
While many options for financial assistance were investigated, a fund set up with Qudos Bank was determined to be the least restrictive, and simplest method by which fundraising money could be raised and equitably distributed. It ensured that your full donation contributed to the fund and was not diminished through fees and other charges.
The combined National Uplift Group uses this financial model and remains independent of any other organisation such as Qantas, AIPA or PAN.
How does it work?
Confidentiality is paramount for this fund to be successful. The administrators of the group will confidentially determine that an applicant is in serious financial need. This determination is based on a ruleset of minimal leave coupled with individual circumstances that require immediate financial assistance. Examples of this include, but are not limited to, a demonstrated inability to meet daily living costs or a requirement for urgent medical financial assistance. Support will be offered to approved applicants at a set amount, for a limited time period. The identity of applicants will never be disclosed outside of the Uplift group and applications will be treated with the utmost respect.
We will be promoting the fund and fundraising efforts through more traditional organisational channels, such as Slack, Yammer etc, in order to reach pilots who may need financial assistance, and direct them to this group. We will also be providing regular updates and points of contact for those seeking assistance.
