Health industry associations belong to two broad categories, professional associations and associations of industry segments or sub-sectors. Most of them operate as not-for-profit , for the benefit of their members.
Some associations within the health and aged industry are powerful lobby groups, able to influence government policy, resource allocation, the regulation and registration of their members, educational standards and public opinion. They monitor and influence legislation; identify, examine and take action on issues of significance for members and disseminate information on important issues. They are active in networking, organising conferences, liaising with their counterparts in Australia and other countries, publishing newsletters, websites and other resources for their members and promoting their members / profession / industry segment.
Many associations offer commercial services to their members direct, such as insurance, others negotiate tailored services on attractive terms by external providers.
The Australian health and aged care industry has hundreds of professional and industry associations, some of which are listed in this category.
Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
Ryde, NSW 1680
The Australasian College of Health Service Management represents managers employed in the health and aged care sectors. Membership of ACHSM offers a range of benefits including invitations to events, professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and access to the Health Planning & Management Library.Sports Medicine Australia
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Sports Medicine Australia is a multi-disciplinary member organisation focused on creating healthier communities through sports medicine. It the publisher of Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Sydney, NSW 2000
The RACP is a professional organisation with a long history dating back to 1938. The college provides continuing education for its Fellow members, training for doctors wanting to become consultant physicians and paediatricians (in 25 specialities) and promotes quality and standards.It is the publisher of the Internal Medicine Journal, The Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is s the largest general practice representative body in Australia. Its activities include the management of a Fellowship program; setting standards for general practices; and managing the largest medical CPD program in Australia. It publishes the Australian Family Physician.
Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA)
Naremburn, NSW 2065
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists represents Australian anaesthetists. Membership is open to specialist anaesthetist physicians, registrar trainees and non-specialist medical practitioner anaesthetists.The Australian Society of Anaesthetists is the publisher of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Journal.
Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
(ASMIRT)
Melbourne, VIC 3000
The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy is the professional association for Radiographers, Radiation Therapists and Sonographers. It is the publisher of Spectrum and Radiographer.Clinical Oncological Society of Australia
Sydney, NSW 2000
The Clinical Oncological Society of Australia works to enhance cancer care in Australia through education, networks, advocacy and research. Society membership is open to all health professionals working in cancer care.Gastroenterological Society of Australia
(GESA)
Melbourne, VIC 3000
GESA is a multi-disciplinary professional association of people involved in gastroenterological health and patient care.Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand
Edgecliff, NSW 2027
Peak professional association in the medical specialty of urology.