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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

  • Eighty-third Annual General Meeting of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists

    Tickets on sale
  • Australasian Symposium on Ultrasound and Regional Anaesthesia (ASURA) 2025

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
    Tickets on sale
  • ASURA Masterclass Session Groups

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
  • ASURA Workshop Registration Groups

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
    Tickets on sale
  • ASURA Emergency Response Session Groups

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
  • Australasian Symposium on Ultrasound and Regional Anaesthesia (ASURA) 2025 (Tasmanian Registration Options)

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
    Tickets on sale
  • ER1 – CICO

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

    CPD: 1 hour, 30 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

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.

Dr Lan-Hoa Lê

Asa member since 2016