The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine Inc. (ANZSOM)
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Education Provider
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Conferences, CPD Courses, Education, Medical education
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The formation of ANZSOM reflects the burgeoning interest in occupational health that developed in Australia in the 50's and 60's.
In the 1950's there had been sections of Industrial Medicine in the Victorian and New South Wales Branches of the British Medical Association (later AMA). In 1966, Gilbert Charles, Chief Medical Officer of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority, invited these groups to hold a joint meeting at Cabramurra, at which the possibility of a national body was discussed. Two years later in Canberra, a meeting of over 30 individuals resolved to form the Australian Society of Occupational Medicine (ASOM), with the objectives and rules of the organisation being formalised at a similar meeting the following year.
In 1970 the New South Wales, Victorian and Queensland branches were formed and subsequently Western Australia and South Australia. Between 1970 and 1972 New Zealand physicians had shown great interest in the Australian Society of Occupational Medicine, and at the Scientific Meeting held in Melbourne in 1972 the name of the Society was changed to become The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine and thus was ANZSOM born.
In 2008, ANZSOM amalgamated with the Australian Occupational Health Nurses Association.
2011 marked the 40th anniversary of a combined Australian and New Zealand Society.
A full history of the society which was penned by Dr Mannie Rathus can be downloaded below.
In the 1950's there had been sections of Industrial Medicine in the Victorian and New South Wales Branches of the British Medical Association (later AMA). In 1966, Gilbert Charles, Chief Medical Officer of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority, invited these groups to hold a joint meeting at Cabramurra, at which the possibility of a national body was discussed. Two years later in Canberra, a meeting of over 30 individuals resolved to form the Australian Society of Occupational Medicine (ASOM), with the objectives and rules of the organisation being formalised at a similar meeting the following year.
In 1970 the New South Wales, Victorian and Queensland branches were formed and subsequently Western Australia and South Australia. Between 1970 and 1972 New Zealand physicians had shown great interest in the Australian Society of Occupational Medicine, and at the Scientific Meeting held in Melbourne in 1972 the name of the Society was changed to become The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine and thus was ANZSOM born.
In 2008, ANZSOM amalgamated with the Australian Occupational Health Nurses Association.
2011 marked the 40th anniversary of a combined Australian and New Zealand Society.
A full history of the society which was penned by Dr Mannie Rathus can be downloaded below.
Why us
The organisation recognises that a planned and strategic approach is vital to ensure its continued relevance to members and its long term sustainability.
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) was formally established in 1972, with aim of supporting and representing doctors involved in occupational medicine. In 2008, the society amalgamated with the Australian Occupational Health Nurse Association and now represents medical, nursing and other professionals involved in workplace health. The society has active branches covering all states and territories in Australia and has approximately 250 members. The General Council has established its first Strategic Plan focusing on the period of 2014-2017 which was endorsed by General Council in February 2015.
The second Strategic Plan 2018-2021 builds on the significant achievements of the last three years and sets out an agreed direction for the organisation for the next planning period that will guide operations and secure the future of the organisation as a sustainable and relevant contributor in the field of occupational health. The plan will be used by the Executive, General Council and the Secretariat to direct and manage operations, and as a basis for reporting to the members. The organisation will develop an annual Operational Plan based on the Strategic Plan.
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) was formally established in 1972, with aim of supporting and representing doctors involved in occupational medicine. In 2008, the society amalgamated with the Australian Occupational Health Nurse Association and now represents medical, nursing and other professionals involved in workplace health. The society has active branches covering all states and territories in Australia and has approximately 250 members. The General Council has established its first Strategic Plan focusing on the period of 2014-2017 which was endorsed by General Council in February 2015.
The second Strategic Plan 2018-2021 builds on the significant achievements of the last three years and sets out an agreed direction for the organisation for the next planning period that will guide operations and secure the future of the organisation as a sustainable and relevant contributor in the field of occupational health. The plan will be used by the Executive, General Council and the Secretariat to direct and manage operations, and as a basis for reporting to the members. The organisation will develop an annual Operational Plan based on the Strategic Plan.
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