The Australian Society of Anaesthetists
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) was founded in 1934 as a voluntary association for practising anaesthetists throughout Australia.
The ASA effectively promotes and protects the status, independence and best interests of Australian anaesthetists with its principal foci being the economic, workforce and professional interests of anaesthetists. This is achieved through negotiations with state and federal health departments and associated medical bodies, the development of policy and the publication of guidelines.
The Society, jointly with the ANZCA, provides representative to Standards Australia, Medical Services Advisory Committee and the Professional Services Review Committee.
Amongst its publications are the international peer reviewed scientific journal, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care and the ASA Relative Value Guide. The ASA conducts an annual National Scientific Congress and, in conjunction with ANZCA, provides Continuing Medical Education events at individual state and territory levels.
Membership of the ASA
Ordinary and Associate Member benefits
- Receive a 10% discount on your next year's subscription (or donate the discount to the ASA Benevolent Fund ) for introducing a new Associate, Ordinary or ATY3 Trainee member.
Economics + practice services
- Advice on Medicare + health insurance fund rebates
- DVA remuneration negotiations
- DHA + economic representation at all levels of government + stakeholder organisations
- Relative Value Guide - 13th edition in 2011
- ASA news
Education + information
- ASA Journal Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- Part 0-3 courses for trainees
- Annual National Scientific Congress
- Patient information guides
- ASA website: www.asa.org.au
- iamonline interactive learning
Discounts and member services
- Receive a 10% discount on your next year's subscription (or donate the discount to the ASA Benevolent Fund) for introducing a new Associate, Ordinary or ATY3 Trainee member.
- ASA secretariat available for enquires tollfree 1800 806 654 or asa@asa.org.au.
- ASA Benevolent Trust Fund
- Westpac Merchant Bank Offer
- Discounted commission-free financial planning advice - ProSolution Private Clients
- Member Vehicle Purchase Service - National Car Search Australia Pty Ltd
- Non-member NSC registrants are invited to become members and receive a Newsletter and copy of the AIC Journal
- Discounted membership for part-timers
- Consideration given for maternity leave and travel overseas
- Merchandise includes cycling jersey
- ASA Wine Society - Auscellardoor
- Discounted rates at Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney and Somerset Serviced Residences - Melbourne & Darling Harbour Sydney
- Discounted rates to the USA Society's Annual Scientific Meeting
Active participation in the ASA is an opportunity to make a contribution to our profession.
More information on ASA Membership is available on the ASA website.
Join Now
Apply to join the ASA by completing the application form and returning it to the ASA by email or fax on (02) 9327 7666 or by post:
Australian Society of Anaesthetists
PO Box 600
Edgecliff NSW
2027
Your application will need to be proposed by an existing Ordinary ASA member. If you do not know an ASA Ordinary member then contact Natalie Sinn, ASA Membership Officer on 1800 806 654 who will be able to assist you in this matter.
