As the foremost authority on anaesthesia, pain medicine, and perioperative medicine in Australia and New Zealand, and a recognised world leader in the areas of research, education, and standards of practice, we're in a strong position to influence and advocate.
Our policy and communications teams provide national and regional government agencies, health boards, hospitals, communities and the media on both sides of the Tasman with evidence-based advice and authoritative, accessible information.
Here are just a few of the ways we're working to advocate for the issues that matter most to our fellows, trainees, and the people they help.
We work with national, state and territory governments to ensure we're appropriately consulted on decisions affecting our members; the health systems they work within; and their ability to provide every patient with safe, high-quality, and culturally competent care.
Our specialist Communications team proactively engages with the media to highlight the important work of our anaesthetists and pain specialists. This includes sharing our latest evidence-based research and patient safety initiatives.
Our publications keep members up-to-date and lift the profile of anaesthesia and pain medicine with policy makers and in the wider community.
Each year we celebrate ANZCA National Anaesthesia Day across Australia and New Zealand on 16 October (or the closest weekday to this date), the anniversary of the day in 1846 that ether anaesthetic was first demonstrated in Boston, Massachusetts.
Digital health is becoming increasingly important in our healthcare system.
Information and updates about the faculty's project to develop national standards for health practitioner pain management education.
The issue of legalised voluntary assisted dying for terminally ill people is important for anaesthetists and specialist pain medicine physicians who may be involved in end-of-life discussions and decisions.