The college will be closed from 2pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026. We wish you a happy and safe festive season!

ANZCA President Professor Dave Story has been interviewed by the ABC about patients not declaring their use of GLP-1 receptor agonists ahead of surgery. 🎧 Listen to the interview here: bit.ly/4pP6vFw 📰 Read the full article here: bit.ly/4p2SG5b

Join Darling Downs Health as a Staff Specialist in Anaesthetics and make a real impact in patient care at Toowoomba Hospital. You’ll work across diverse clinical settings, including eight operating theatres, high dependency and intensive care units, and contribute to over 2,000 deliveries annually.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join Geraldton Health Campus in the Midwest Region.

Sleep Dentistry Services is expanding its out-of-hospital dental anaesthesia program and inviting applications for Consultant Anaesthetist – Dental Anaesthesia positions (Paediatric and/or Adult) commencing January 2026.

Congratulations to Dr Sophie Wallace on the successful completion of her PhD at Monash University, titled, 'Consumer engagement in perioperative medical research in Australia.'👩‍🎓📃👏

Meet the ANZCA trainees flying high with CareFlight NT in Darwin; a new prof doc on practitioner substance use disorder for use in anaesthesia departments and practices; read about the projects our 2026 ANZCA Foundation research grants are funding; and much more. #AnSky Read: bit.ly/4pOIzSO

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position(s) in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position will be located at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals within the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.

Join a progressive anaesthetic team at Coffs Harbour Health Campus, a newly redeveloped Level 5 Regional Referral Hospital with cutting-edge facilities including 10 operating theatres, hybrid interventional suite, cardiac cath lab, ICU, cancer institute, and UNSW Rural Clinical School

Catch Professor Mary McCann speaking at the 2026 ANZCA ASM #ASM26AKL on anaesthesia for the infant vulnerable brain, cerebral perfusion pressure in the neonate and infant, and work/family balance. More here: bit.ly/48MH14y

Useful list of anaesthetic conferences 2026… #ansky anaestheticgroup.com.au/worldwide-an...

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an organisation that requires little introduction. Currently recruiting for the Emergency Retrieval team for August 2026 and February 2027 start dates. Opportunities are available for Full-Time Registrars and Part-Time Consultants.

We are delighted to share that Dr Hannah Middleton has been awarded the BWT Ritchie Scholarship for 2026. Hannah will be undertaking her Fellowship at Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane next year. @anzca.bsky.social

The print copies have now arrived! Request a print loan of the "Dr Podcast Scripts" from the ANZCA Library today: bit.ly/43XRGYk

The call for abstracts for the Malcolm Fisher Prize is closing soon! Submit an abstract relating to perioperative allergy or anaphylaxis by 11.59pm on Monday 15 December for your chance to present at the 2026 ANZAAG Symposium. Find more details here: bit.ly/4iYa4qB

Registration is now open for the FPM Symposium! Join us on Fri 1 May 2026 in Auckland. We'll focus on the science that underpins the practice of pain medicine and the importance of high-quality, evidence-based pain management solutions in achieving brighter futures for our patients. bit.ly/49PJDRm

Discover working life in a remote and extraordinary part of Australia. North West Hospital and Health Service are looking for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Anaesthetist) to join a highly motivated team based at the Mount Isa Hospital to provide anaesthetic services.

Registration is now open for the 2026 ANZCA ASM, taking place in Auckland from 1–5 May! Register here: bit.ly/4pbzm6T

We spoke to the FPM Dean Dr Dilip Kapur during one of his monthly visits to the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service (PLAHS). Find out how PLAHS & Dr Kapur are working to help local First Nations communities have a culturally safe place to seek support for chronic pain. youtu.be/KzL-Ef13XX0

This morning, ANZCA fellows and staff met with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and prevocational doctors at #aidaconference25 Grow and Gather breakfast.

Here's what you need to know about MyPortfolio – your new training platform. Our dedicated webpage includes demonstration videos, information about upcoming drop-in sessions and answers to frequently asked questions. Head here: www.anzca.edu.au/myportfolio

The 2026 FPM Symposium program is now available! Taking place in Auckland on 1 May, the day will be packed with a wide range of discussions and topics: nanomedicine, innovation, cultural safety, lived experience, and more. Explore the program before registration opens on 1 December: bit.ly/4okdUeq

The program for the 2026 ANZCA ASM is here! We’re excited to share an incredible line-up of keynote speakers, scientific sessions, workshops, social functions and optional activities, all taking place in Auckland. Explore the program before registration opens on 1 December: bit.ly/4rl1Dcx

Australasian Anaesthesia 2025 (also known as the Blue Book) has landed! You can read a digital version, or order a hard-copy version, here: bit.ly/49JzoxX

3SCTS 2025 is well under way! Three of our speakers have been listed as the top researcher in their respective field by The Australian’s 2026 Research magazine (Paul Bannon, Paul Myles and Gregory Scalia). If you can't make it in person, you can still register for onDemand access: bit.ly/4iimvx6

Seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Anaesthetics to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region of Tasmania. You will work with the Clinical Director - Surgical and Perioperative, assisting in providing a high level of strategic leadership & direction.

Monash Health is seeking an accomplished leader to oversee the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.

This position offers permanent, part time and temporary opportunities to deliver effective and equitable peri-operative clinical care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

As Deputy Director, you'll play a key role in leading anaesthetic services, supporting the Director Anaesthetics, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

As a Staff Specialist in Anaesthetics, you will provide expert clinical care and leadership across a range of surgical specialties at Redland Hospital. You'll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

Looking for your next big career move? Rockhampton Hospital are eagerly seeking a Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist to join their experienced Anaesthesia team, right here in the heart of Central Queensland!

Werribee Mercy Hospital is an expanding general hospital on the outskirts of Melbourne situated close to all its’ thriving amenities and attractions. We are similarly close to the regional city of Geelong and the surrounding areas of the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road.

Congratulations to Medtronic, winners of the prize for best stand at this year’s Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM!

The Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM has wrapped up, with NZSA President Dr Jonathan Panckhurst closing the meeting. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting, in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Congratulations to all the prize winners at this year’s Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM! The John Ritchie Prize: A/Prof Ross Kennedy ANZCA Trainee Prize: Dr Sarah Tomlinson (pictured with ANZCA President Professor Dave Story) ASM Poster Prize: Dr Megan Briscoe Highly commended: Dr Wai Yan Bettina Fung

The 3SCTS Tri-Society Symposium & IACA is fast approaching – there’s still time to register! Join us for a fantastic program which includes the Leadership Summit on 21 November: a live panel discussion hosted by Mr Tony Jones, internationally acclaimed journalist. Register here: bit.ly/482jEng

They're finally here! The new editions of the much-loved "Dr Podcast Scripts" are now available online, with print copies to be available shortly: bit.ly/43XRGYk

We're underway at the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM! ANZCA New Zealand National Committee chair Dr Rachel Dempsey welcomed guests to the meeting this morning. @thenzsa.bsky.social

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A fantastic exhibition and cultural safety learning activity from @anzca.bsky.social #geoffrey_kaye_museum @ahpraha.bsky.social

Our new online training portfolio system, #MyPortfolio, will be replacing the TPS later this month. Members of the ANZCA #Trainee Committee took it for a test drive... www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_YW...

Registrations for the 2026 ANZCA Educators Program are now live! Elevate how you educate and shape the future of anaesthesia. Join us in locations across NZ and Australia, or on zoom. Lock in your spot today: bit.ly/4oYk2K9

Full-time, fixed-term Specialist Anaesthetist positions are available at Greenlane and Auckland City Hospital in beautiful Auckland. Apply to Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora by 14 December 2025.

Nominations for the Steuart Henderson Award close 15 November! Nominate an educator who has gone above and beyond to create successful learning environments – read more about the award and how to nominate here: bit.ly/46PgulY

MyPortfolio will be replacing the ANZCA Training Portfolio System (TPS) in late November. Head to our MyPortfolio page which includes everything you need to know including demonstration videos and answers to FAQs: bit.ly/4p0WFje #AnSky

There are now > 13,000 incidents reported to @webairs.com, the largest anaesthetic incident reporting & learning database. Built by anaesthetists & supported by ANZCA, @asa-australia.bsky.social & @thenzsa.bsky.social. Join the growing community of anaesthetists making a difference: www.anztadc.net

2026 applications are now open for several financially supported places for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori senior medical students and pre-vocational doctors to attend next year's ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Auckland. #ASM26AKL More info: bit.ly/4nEZzck

Have you recently moved house, changed mobile number, or updated your email address? Make sure to log on to MyANZCA Portal and update your contact details: bit.ly/3Li9kja

Nominations for the Ray Hader Award for Pastoral Care close this Friday (7 November)! Make sure you get your nomination in for your colleague, peer or mentor who does their part to promote the welfare of anaesthetists, patients and the community: bit.ly/3WJ97rT