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

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

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

Relief of pain & suffering is central to the practice of anaesthesia. The word anaesthesia comes from two Greek words: "an" meaning "without" and "aesthesis" meaning "sensation". Dr Dilip Kapur is an anaesthetist, pain medicine specialist & @anzca-fpm.bsky.social dean. #insafehands bit.ly/42lfpB8

The Spring 2025 ANZCA Bulletin is out now! In this edition: On the road with the @anzca-fpm.bsky.social dean; Catch up on the progress of ANZCA Foundation-funded research grants; and how we develop and revise our prof docs. Plus much more! Read it here: bit.ly/46KTYMk

Australia and New Zealand are two of the safest places in the world to have an anaesthetic. For National Anaesthesia Day #NAD25 we spoke to our ANZCA councillors about how they reassure patients they're #InSafeHands. @anzca-fpm.bsky.social

Applications for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Conference #ELC26AKL close tomorrow Thursday 23 October. If you’re thinking of applying, check out this short video from the 2026 ELC Co-convenors on why you should apply! For more info and to apply, visit bit.ly/4oTw6x0 #AnSky @anzca-fpm.bsky.social

FPM celebrated a major milestone with the submission of the draft Australian Standards for Health Practitioner Pain Management Education to the Australian Government. A world-first collaboration setting a national benchmark for high-quality pain management education. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/3UVoTPg

“𝗜𝗳 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.” The Spring 2025 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin is out now, and FPM Dean Dr Dilip Kapur is front and centre on the cover. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: bit.ly/46KTYMk

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗣𝗠 𝗩𝗥𝗖 𝗖𝗠𝗘 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗘𝗵𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 Join us in Melbourne at ANZCA House on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟲.𝟯𝟬–𝟴.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗔𝗘𝗗𝗧 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: bit.ly/42dhoYa Category 2: Knowledge and skills activities #painmedicine #CME #paineducation

ANZCA and FPM STATEMENT Paracetamol use in pregnancy We are aware of recent claims from the US questioning the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy. These claims are not based on new evidence. Our full statement is here: tinyurl.com/5yye2npu

There’s still time to register for the NSW CME event, "OSA – Not on my shift." Wednesday 17 September | Crow’s Nest, NSW Register here: bit.ly/3JyG46T Join Dr Gavin Pattullo and Dr Andrew Weiss, for a comprehensive session on obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and pain management.

Don't miss the Spring Meeting in Fremantle, WA - 24-26 October! With the theme “Treating the whole pain patient,” it will bring disciplines together to share knowledge, showcase evidence-based care, and connect fellows, trainees and allied health colleagues. Register now: bit.ly/45Ju5vW

Now available in the ANZCA e-library: Atlas of Interventional Pain Management, 6e. Featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance, it covers more than 160 nerve block procedures. Read it here: bit.ly/41V7fiu

Join us for the 2025 NSW FPM Meeting. Develop your knowledge of OSA and pain management on Wednesday 17 September at Peacock Gardens, Crows Nest. Register now: bit.ly/3JyG46T #painmedicine

Last week, FPM Project Manager Gen Nolan filmed Governance Advisory Group members Nidia Raya Martinez (FECCA) and A/Prof Michael Reynolds (IAHA) in Sydney for the Australian Standards for Pain Management Education project, focusing on cultural awareness, safety and inclusion. Updates: bit.ly/3UVoTPg

On Tuesday 12 August, we undertook our first regional accreditation visit in Ballarat as part of the Flexible Approach to Training in Expanded Settings (FATES) pilot. To find out more, or apply, visit: bit.ly/4mMsb3f #painmedicine #paineducation

On Tuesday 12 August, FPM Project Manager Gen Nolan, presented at the 16th National Allied Health Conference in Adelaide on the faculty-led project to develop Australian national standards for health practitioner pain management education. For further details & project updates: bit.ly/3UVoTPg

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Join us in Auckland for the 2026 FPM Symposium on 1 May, ahead of the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting. The theme is "Kotahi tatou i te waka: United in the journey of pain care." 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: 2026 FPM Symposium → bit.ly/4fmEn8j 2026 ANZCA ASM → bit.ly/41mquRL #FPM26AKL

We’ve followed @anzca.bsky.social‘s lead & will no longer be posting on Twitter. Bluesky all the way!

"A good teacher is first an investigator and then a fixer” - Dr Scott Fortey. Join a Zoom or face-to-face ANZCA Educators Program #AEP in 2025 to join the conversation about the role of curiosity in effective clinical and non-clinical education. Find out more here: bit.ly/454XJdq #Ansky #Medsky

This a friendly reminder to have your say on the draft Australian Standards for Health Practitioner Pain Management Education. The survey closes on Friday 18 July. Please share this opportunity with your networks and colleagues. Take the survey now: bit.ly/3TuWkHR Learn more: bit.ly/46hGyaC

Did you know we offer sponsorship packages for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori registrars and early career specialists to attend the FPM Spring Meeting? Applications are open until 4 August. @anzca.bsky.social Find out more: www.anzca.edu.au/news-and-saf...

ANZCA House and Ulimaroa will open their doors to the public on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July as part of Open House Melbourne! Of interest to both Victorian and contemporary architecture fans, this event includes guided tours on both days and a panel discussion on Sunday bit.ly/3Ic3mio

Read the latest ANZCA Bulletin featuring the final of a three-part series on professionalism in pain medicine from FPM Dean Dr Dilip Kapur, our commitment to advocacy and a wrap up of the FPM Symposium in Cairns. Read more: bit.ly/3I7Ka56

We are seeking feedback from clinicians, educators, policy-makers, researchers, and people with lived experience of pain on the draft Australian Standards for Health Practitioner Pain Management Education. Take the survey: bit.ly/44gUWgK Learn more: bit.ly/46hGyaC

Pain through the ages – this new review traces 5000 years of pain history, from ancient beliefs to modern breakthroughs. Just one of many top-tier articles available via your ANZCA library access: bit.ly/4ld3BYA

Congratulations to ANZCA fellows Professor David A Scott and Professor Britta Sylvia Regli-Baronin Ungern-Sternberg von Pürkel, who were made Members of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year's King's birthday honours. Read more: bit.ly/3ZVQqCY

📣 Regional pain units – we want to hear from you! We’re piloting Flexible Accreditation Pathways to support pain medicine training in regional Australia. If your regional unit is curious about how flexible accreditation could work in your setting, now’s the time. More info: bit.ly/45iDwCQ

‪👏👏Drum roll please...congratulations @katy-skier.bsky.social for being awarded the @asahq.bsky.social‬ 2025 Award for Excellence in Research. The award recognises individuals for outstanding #research achievement that has or is likely to have an important impact on the practice of #anesthesiology.

If you weren't able to attend the National Reconciliation Week webinar #NRW2025 about reconciliation and allyship with Aunty Munya and Carla Rogers, you can watch it back here: bit.ly/4jPYoFb. It will be available to view for 30 days.

Interested in Pain medicine? Register now for 2025 Cancer Pain Conference, hosted at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne on Saturday 9 August. ➡️ bit.ly/3EkJmsk @petermaccc.bsky.social, @asa-australia.bsky.social, @painnursenetwork.bsky.social, @anzca-fpm.bsky.social, @racgp.bsky.social,

Such a great conference! Thanks for the invitation and opportunity to meet some fantastic colleagues doing great work across the region @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social

You’re invited to our FPM VRC CME Evening Meeting, which will explore “Pain management with naltrexone”, with discussions and social drinks. Come along to ANZCA House or join online on Tuesday 3 June at 6.30pm AEST – register here: bit.ly/44zewXu

To @anzca.bsky.social and @anzca-fpm.bsky.social Thank you for such an amazing meeting. It was one of the best I have ever been to. To the Cairns organisers, you did a wonderful job and it was very much appreciated. The ANZCA staff were awesome. #ASM25CNS BRAVO xx

Last post from ASM25CNS in Cairns is my social and party photos. We worked hard and played hard. If you don’t want to see them just move on. It is a LOT of fun. I have great colleagues xx #AnSky #MedSky @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social#AnSky

With #ASM25CNS behind us, we're already looking forward to #ASM26AKL - we hope to see you in Auckland in May 2026! bit.ly/4jNg6tr

Great to see the President of the College of Anaesthesiology Ireland Professor Donal Buggy, with the stage party at the @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social conferring Cairns FNQ.

Dr Dilip Kapur addressing the conferring ceremony highlighting the importance of the craft and especially the multidisciplinary nature, allied health input, inclusion of First Nation and other marginalised peoples. @anzca-fpm.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social

Important to know the values you practice by. @anzca-fpm.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social

Dr Meredith Craigie receives the Orton Medal @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social

My colleague and friend receiving the Orton Medal @anzca-fpm.bsky.social @anzca.bsky.social Prof Newman Harris is a legend.

@gonggasgirl.bsky.social at the podium announcing awards at the @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social conferring ceremony tonight in Cairns Australia.

Blessed am I among women, whip smart women on the board of @anzca-fpm.bsky.social

Day 2 is starting at #ASM25CNS with @anzca.bsky.social & @anzca-fpm.bsky.social Have you listened to day 1 yet? Our first pods are online already… give them a listen! 🎧 www.topmedtalk.com/podcasts/ @acumpstey.bsky.social @katy-skier.bsky.social

“The management of neuropathic and paediatric pain” With professors Nadine Attal and Allen Finley #ANZ25CNS Day 1 - Listen online now! 🎧 www.topmedtalk.com/podcasts/man... @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social @katy-skier.bsky.social @acumpstey.bsky.social

Terrific clear presentation on the management of these emerging drugs for diabetes and weight management. Dr Conway from Cairns. @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social

Happy may the fourth! From anaesthetist to hospital #Jedi workshop happening now at #ASM25CNS showing how you can use lightsaber exercises to practise mindfulness. Healthy doctors = more sustainable workforce. #AnSky

Just gone live! Improving sustainability and reducing operating room waste with Eugenie Kayak and Dan Lazzari. Hosted by @katy-skier.bsky.social and @acumpstey.bsky.social at #ANZ25CNS topmedtalk.libsyn.com/improving-su... @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social

“Anaesthesia’s a risky business…” TopMedTalks to @drkevinfong.bsky.social at #ANS25CNS topmedtalk.libsyn.com/topmedtalks-... @anzca.bsky.social @anzca-fpm.bsky.social @acumpstey.bsky.social @katy-skier.bsky.social