Being a member of your professional association comes with a host of benefits from having a collective advocate for the profession working on your behalf on all the important issues such as MBS reviews, preventing managed care, and advice on public in private. So, reconnect now and draw on the collective power, knowledge, and support of your fellow anaesthetist in the ASA.
For more information or to reconnect today, please contact our friendly Membership Services Team at membership@asa.org.au
Here’s what you’re missing out on
Advocacy and Lobbying
We can lobby and advocate for our members with a wide variety of organisations including both the State and Federal government, Medicare, private health funds, Medical Services Advisory Committee, and the Australian Medical Association. Recent examples include representation for Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Relative Value Guide (RVG)
Exclusive to ASA members, the RVG assists with MBS billing for patients which is essential when pursuing private practice.
Survey Participation
Mapping the Australian Anaesthetist Workforce
The ASA has engaged HealthConsult, a leading health economics consultancy, to assist in developing a workforce projections model for the anaesthesia profession for the next ten years.
National Scientific Congress
Hosted in a different city with inspiring international guest speakers and over 90 workshops to satisfy your CPD requirements and social events to network. Every 4 years, we cohost a Combined Scientific Congress (CSC) with NZSA at an overseas location offering the opportunity to network with our New Zealand colleagues. ASA members are eligible for discounted conference rates.
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Investing in your Professional Development
With the ASA’s recent investment into Doctorportal Learning Pty Ltd, we are pleased to offer an accredited CPD home for anaesthetists in Australia in partnership with the AMA through cpdhome.org.au. ASA members are entitled to specially discounted rates, learn more here.
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Policy Team Advice
We’re here for every one of our members. Our professional Policy team are only a call or email away for advice on Medicare compliance, economic and other professional issues.
Discounted Legal Advice
We have established a partnership with HWL Ebsworth Lawyers offering our members’ 10% off their standard rates.
Resources for patients
Our website offers a wealth of information for patients to answer their questions about anaesthetic procedures. Check out our new high-quality Patient Information Pamphlets and Anaesthesia and You Brochures!
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Here’s why you should reconnect…
Help shape the future of anaesthesia.
There’s strength in numbers, especially when working with government on key issues affecting the profession which the ASA does on a regular basis.
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (AIC) Journal
The AIC Journal is an educational journal for those associated with anaesthesia, intensive care medicine and pain medicine.
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Keep informed and up to date
There’s a lot of news and information, critical to your practice, that’s released daily. We work hard to prioritise what you need to know in ways easily accessible for you, both nationally and locally.
Support for your Practice Manager
We support your Practice Manager via the ASA Registered Practice Manager membership, offering e-news, dedicated online resources and annual conference for their profession development.
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Volunteering Overseas.
There are many rewarding ways to become actively involved in your Association such as serving on committees or volunteering through our Overseas Aid Committee, that fit your experience and availability.
Prizes, Awards and Research Grants
Access to scholarships, prizes and grants celebrating scientific excellence including new categories focussing on Environment and Innovation. *
* Applicants require a minimum of 12 months ASA membership to be eligible.
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Enjoy the ASA Advantage Program
Looking for a BMW new car or travel discounts? Take advantage of discounted services and exclusive benefits for members.