About the Australian Society of Anaesthetists
Formed in 1934, the Australian Society of Anaesthetists is a not-for-profit, member-funded organisation dedicated to supporting, representing and educating anaesthetists to ensure the safest possible anaesthesia for the community.
We have been proudly been supporting anaesthetists for 90 years. We work with and for our members to ensure the high standards of the profession.
Proudly supporting anaesthetists since 1934
Supporting
Offering comprehensive services to anaesthetists, ensuring they have the resources needed to deliver safe and effective anaesthesia to the community.
Representing
Actively addressing professional and economic issues that impact on members in public and private practice across urban, regional and remote Australia
Educating
Providing a broad range of high-quality educational services, workshops, masterclasses, events, CPD activities, resources and opportunities.
For over 90 years the ASA has been the voice for
Australian Anaesthetists and their patients.
Our commitment
Providing the community with safe anaesthesia and enabling anaesthetists to:
Deliver safe, high-quality patient care
Engage in planning and delivering health care services
Comply with professional obligations
Deliver cutting-edge medical education, research and publications
Protect their personal health and welfare
Lead advocacy on economic, industrial and workplace issues
Provide philanthropic service and contribution to developing countries
Preserve the rich history of anaesthesia in Australia
Latest news
NSW Public Hospital Doctors Industrial Action
Thousands of doctors working in NSW public hospitals, including anaesthetists, have begun three days of industrial action today. The Australian Society of Anaesthetists understands that this action is the direct
URGENT UPDATE – Safety alert regarding Achromobacter contamination of antiseptic products
Further to our safety alert on 27 March, the ASA has received the following update from Reynard Health Supplies (Reynard). The continuing investigation of this matter has now determined that
Safety alert regarding Achromobacter contamination of antiseptic products
Earlier today the ASA was made aware of a Critical Quarantine Notice and a Critical Product Recall Notice for a range of antiseptic products supplied by Reynard Health Supplies (Reynard).
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 420 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
