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As 2025 draws to a close, I want to send my warm appreciation to every NASOG member and my colleagues across the obstetrics and gynaecology community in Australia. This year has brought ongoing pressures, powerful evidence, national conversation and a renewed sense of direction for our specialty. One of the most significant developments in O&G this year was the publication of the Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes and Health System Costs in Standard Public Maternity Care Compared

The National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NASOG) is pleased to announce the election of its new leadership team at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, with Dr Elizabeth Jackson   appointed as President. Dr Jackson brings deep clinical experience, a strong commitment to private practice and a clear determination to strengthen NASOG’s voice at a time when specialist O&G in Australia needs decisive, evidence-based advocacy. Joining Dr Jackson on the g

If you are in Sydney on 24 November, don't miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues for an evening of insights and discussion at NASOG’s Update Dinner. 📅  Date:  Monday 24 November 2025 🕠 Time:  6:30 pm – 10:00 pm 📍 Venue:  The Napier Room, Kimpton Margot Hotel, 339 Pitt Street, Sydney For those who participated in the recent survey on billings, NASOG Vice President, Dr Elizabeth Jackson , will talk more on the Collective Bargaining Class Exemption for O&Gs  . What

If you missed our MBS Billing and Compliance Workshop on 5 April 2025, it is now available for online purchase and on-demand viewing  through the NASOG website. This workshop was designed specifically for specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists navigating the complexities of Medicare. Delivered with clear insights and direction by Business for Doctors  and the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Medicare Benefits Integrity team , the sessions cover: Health Provider Comp

Do you want to have direct input into the future of funding for private obstetrics and gynaecology? The National Association of...

NASOG is pleased to partner with AMA CPD Home, meaning our members receive a 10% discount on the annual subscription. Accredited by the...

As Women’s Health Week 2025 draws to a close one crucial area has been absent from the media coverage and events, and that is the need to...

On Monday, 25 August 2025, the NASOG-supported parliamentary e-petition (EN7227) calling for O&G services to be included in the Private...

The 2025 BJOG study revealed higher risks of stillbirth and poorer outcomes in standard public care—and yet we continue to sideline the...

If you weren’t able to join the NASOG Journal Club webinar live on Wednesday evening, the full session is now available to view on the...

A groundbreaking Australian study has confirmed what many have long feared: public maternity care not only delivers poorer outcomes for...

Following the Rural Maternity Summit held in Longreach in April 2025, NASOG has become aware of a potential new model of care allowing...

We wrote about bundled payments in February this year and as follow up, RANZCOG recently circulated an invitation to all members to...

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and the National Association of Specialist...

Private practice is rewarding — but getting Medicare right is critical. In an era of increased scrutiny, changing item numbers and...

The future of private maternity care is in the spotlight — and on the line. At a time when Australia’s healthcare system is under...

The National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NASOG) has serious concerns about Private Healthcare Australia’s...

The National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NASOG) expresses deep concern over the closure of Healthscope’s...

The National Association of Specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (NASOG) welcomes the Australian Government's investment today in...

This year has taken off at a rapid pace with focus on our big event for the year, The Australian Birth Forum and work in train to develop...