News & Media Releases

Dr Vida Viliunas, President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists and Prof David Story, President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists spoke to the ABC’s national health reporter on ABC Radio’s AM program this morning regarding risks […]

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA), the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and the New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists (NZSA) have published a joint statement on decommissioning […]

Following the tragedy in Bondi last night, the ASA extends its unwavering support and deepest condolences to everyone affected by this devastating and senseless event. Our hearts and thoughts are […]

This morning ASA President, Dr Vida Viliunas, was interviewed by Rafael Epstein on the ABC Melbourne Mornings program about specialist fees and patient out-of-pocket costs. Dr Viliunas says the ASA […]

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has just released reporting that tracks elective surgery data to assess public hospital performance and patient access to care. The latest snapshot […]

The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) notes recent media reporting that seeks to confuse, cloud and mis-represent medical specialists through simplified and often emotive statements that lack clinical context. These […]