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.
How can we help ?
Join us today to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing anaesthesia excellence in Australia and beyond.
Upcoming events
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Morbidity and Mortality Workshop – WA Lecture Series
ANZCA Office PerthOsborne Park -
Exam Support Session – Final VIVAs – Mon 11th May 2026
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POCUS Workshop – WA ACE Lecture Series
ANZCA Office PerthOsborne Park -
Billing Conundrums Unlocked. Second in the Series
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ACT Part 3 Course – 2026
ANZCA Office CanberraBarton, ACTTickets on sale -
Exam Support Session – Final VIVAs – Mon 25 May 2026
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Communications Workshop – How to Ace your Interview
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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 Specialist Fees Survey and Informed Financial Consent
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists has published a Summary Report of the 2026 ASA Specialist Fees and Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs survey. About the survey The 2026 ASA Specialist Fees and
Western Australian Patient Anaesthetic Fee Awareness Survey
This content is available to ASA members only.
Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026
On 5 March 2026 the Australian Senate referred the Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026 for inquiry and report. The Bill was referred
I really enjoy learning from other members. Specifically being a relatively junior member of the ASA, as a trainee. I really enjoy coming to council, participating in state ASA meetings, and meeting my more senior colleagues at events.