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 – SIMG 20 October 2025
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ADVANCE – Sleeping with a Friend or Enemy? The Methadone Debate
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ASA TAS 2025 Part 3 Course
ANZCA Office HobartHobart, TasmaniaTickets on sale -
ASA Communications Workshop – Preparing & Delivering Exceptional Presentations
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ASA WA 2025 Part 3 Course
The University Club of Western AustraliaCrawley, Western AustraliaTickets on sale -
COVID for Doctors – Semmelweis and Science
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M&M (Morbidity and Mortality) Discussion Evening – Tuesday 18th November, 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
Statement from ASA (NSW) Chair Dr Simon Martel
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) is disappointed by the announcement today by the Minns Labor Government of a small, one-off $30 million investment in short stay surgery. While any
NRHA letter: A call for long term indexed funding
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists is one of the 55 member organisations of the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA). The NRHA have recently called upon to the Australian Government
The ASA does not support recent statements made linking paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy & increased risk of autism.
No well-conducted scientific studies have proven that paracetamol use during pregnancy is a cause for autism. The largest and most rigorous study to date is from Sweden and involved over 2.4 million
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.