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, this year we celebrate our 90th anniversary, honouring the past, celebrating the present and embracing the future.
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 14 October 2024
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RWAC Real World Anaesthesia Course
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Exam Practice Session – SIMG 24 October 2024
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ASA Peer Support Facilitators Training Workshop
Tickets on saleCPD: 2 hours, 0 minutes
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ASA NSW 2024 Part 3 Course
Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) Head OfficeNaremburn, NSWTickets on saleCPD: 7 hours, 0 minutes
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ASA 2024 Career Connections Networking Event
Noisy RitualEast Brunswick, VICTickets on sale -
ASA WA 2024 Part 3 Course
The University Club of Western AustraliaCrawley, Western AustraliaTickets on saleCPD: 7 hours, 0 minutes
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
ASA National Scientific Congress (NSC) 2025
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) is thrilled to announce that the 2025 National Scientific Congress (NSC) will take place from Thursday, October 2 to Sunday, October 5, 2025, at
ASA and ANZCA Joint Statement – IV fluid shortage update
JOINT STATEMENT 28 August 2024 IV fluid shortage update On Monday 26 August, ANZCA President Professor David Story and ASA President Dr Mark Sinclair met with representatives of the National
ASA Anaesthetist Workforce Modelling Report and Recommendations
Yesterday in Parliament the Australian Society of Anaesthetists launched its timely, and important, Anaesthetist Workforce Modelling Final Report. Hosted by Dr Mike Freelander MP, Chair of Parliament’s Standing Committee on
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.