About the ASA
Join us in advancing anaesthesia excellence
With a community of over 4,000 members across Australia, the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) is a member-funded organisation dedicated to supporting, representing and educating anaesthetists to ensure the safest possible anaesthesia for the community.
Established in 1934, we have been proudly been supporting anaesthetists for 90 years.
How can we help ?
Join us today to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing anaesthesia excellence in Australia and beyond.
How can we help ?
Join us today to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing anaesthesia excellence in Australia and beyond.
Celebrating 90 years of supporting anaesthetists
This year we celebrate our 90th anniversary, honouring the past, celebrating the present and embracing the future.
ASA President, Dr Mark Sinclair and immediate Past President, Dr Andrew Miller, deliver heartfelt reflections on 90 years of advancing excellence in anaesthesia.
Upcoming events
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ASA Peer Support Facilitators Training Workshop
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Exam Practice Session – Final June 18, 2025
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NSW CRAFT (Cadaveric Regional Anaesthesia Focused Teaching) Workshop
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Registration site – NSW CRAFT (Cadaveric Regional Anaesthesia Focused Teaching) Workshop
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Exam Practice Session – Primary 24 June 2025
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Exam Practice Session – SIMG 30 June 2025
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Wellness-on-the-fly: 5 Mindful Steps Towards Conflict Resolution
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Tune into our podcast
Join Australian Anaesthesia podcast host, Dr Suzi Nou, as she explores all things relevant to anaesthesia in Australia with experts, peers and members of the ASA.
These conversations serve to inform, challenge and inspire you to be the best and safest throughout your career.
Tune into the public playlist or log in to access ASA member-exclusive episodes.
Latest news
ASA & ANZCA Statement on Healthscope
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) note with concern that the second largest private hospital group in Australia, Healthscope, has
The ASA represents and advises Anaesthetists and is a peak body organisation that is respected and consulted by the government, hospital management, local health districts and heath insurers.