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The ASA supports, represents and educates anaesthetists to ensure the safest possible anaesthesia for the community
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The September issue of the Australian Anaesthetist is now available!
Delve into this issue and explore the topics of artificial intelligence, digital health, and so much more!
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We’ve got your CPD covered - and it’s now FREE!
All eligible ASA members now receive a complimentary subscription to CPD Home Subscriber
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Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Journal July 2025 out now
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The 2025 Relative Value Guide is now available!
Revolutionised anaesthesia fees and rebates in Australia.
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Awards, grants and research prizes
The Society has a number of Science Prizes, Awards and Research Grants that the Scientific Prizes, Awards and Research Committee (SPARC) Committee awards each year.
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ASA Anaesthetist Workforce Modelling Final Report and Recommendations
The report was launched at Parliament House, Canberra on 14th August 2024.
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Practice managers
Empower your career with exclusive resources and connections in our Practice Managers Network
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Patient Information Pamphlets
ASA Members, access patient-friendly information pamphlets designed to enhance patient understanding and engagement.
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Learn about anaesthesia
Modern anaesthesia is very safe and modern surgery would not be possible without developments in anaesthesia.
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History of Anaesthesia
Explore the history of anaesthesia, including the Harry Daly Museum, Richard Bailey Library and Gwen Wilson Archives.
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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, we have been proudly been supporting anaesthetists for 90 years.

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Join us today to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing anaesthesia excellence in Australia and beyond.

Membership benefits

How can we help ?

Become a member

Manage your CPD

Types of membership

Log into my account

Join us today to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to advancing anaesthesia excellence in Australia and beyond.

Membership benefits

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.

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Upcoming events

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

    National Convention Centre Canberra
    ACT
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  • Members Wellness – Space to Breathe: Reclaiming Yourself in the Demands of Anaesthetics

    Frontside Food & Wine
    Port Melbourne, Victoria
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  • 2025 Real World Anaesthesia Course (RWAC)

    Gold Coast University Hospital
    Southport, QLD
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  • Registration site – 2025 Real World Anaesthesia Course (RWAC)

    Gold Coast University Hospital
    Southport, QLD
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  • Exam Practice Session – Final October 15, 2025

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  • Queensland ACE October Evening Meeting 2025

    FireWorks Gallery
    Bowen Hills, Queensland
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  • Exam Practice Session – SIMG 20 October 2025

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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.

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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