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 – Primary 19 March 2025
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Exam Practice Session – SIMG 26 March 2025
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Exam Practice Session – Final 31 March 2025
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ASA Communications Workshop – Nailing Your Interview: Interviewing & Being Interviewed
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Exam Practice Session – Primary 10 April 2025
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Exam Practice Session – Final 23 April 2025
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Exam Practice Session – SIMG 28 April 2025
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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
Upgrades announced for Medical Costs Finder website
If re-elected, a Labor Government will upgrade the Medical Costs Finder website to display the average fee charged by every eligible specialist across all non-GP specialities, without asking doctors to
Over 450 anaesthetists arrive in Hobart for ASURA
What: Australasian Symposium on Ultrasound and Regional Anaesthesia (ASURA) is the premier regional anaesthesia conference in Australia When: 13 – 15 March 2025
CATAG Position Statement on the formulary listing of desflurane
The Council of Australian Therapeutic Advisory Groups (CATAG) has just published a Position Statement on the formulary listing of desflurane. Download a copy of the CATAG Position Statement on the
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.