
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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Exam Practice Session – Final 17 February 2025
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Exam Practice Session – SIMG 24 February 2025
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Australasian Symposium on Ultrasound and Regional Anaesthesia (ASURA) 2025
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ASURA Masterclass Session Groups
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ASURA Workshop Registration Groups
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ASURA Emergency Response Session Groups
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Australasian Symposium on Ultrasound and Regional Anaesthesia (ASURA) 2025 (Tasmanian Registration Options)
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Tune in to 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

Physician Associates and Anaesthetic Associates in the UK: A Rapid Systematic Review of Published Research
Overview Physician Associates and Anaesthetic Associates in the UK: A Rapid Systematic Review of Published Research to Inform the Leng Review was published on SSRN (Social Science Research Network) on February 1, 2025.

Association of Anaesthetists welcomes UK Government review of physician and anaesthesia associates
In late November, the Association of Anaesthetists released a statement welcoming the announcement of an independent review of physician associates and anaesthesia associates. The review will consider how these roles

Give patients choice for out-of-hospital care
This week the Australian Medical Association called for reforms to encourage greater uptake of out-of-hospital care in the private sector, with a focus on patient choice and clinical autonomy. AMA

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.