NASOG in 2025: New Council, New Member Benefits, Australian Birth Forum, Election Lobbying
- NASOG
- Feb 9
- 4 min read
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 new strategic approaches to our work.
Vibrant New Council
The 2024 Annual General Meeting saw the election of many new faces to the NASOG Council and some changes to the Executive Team.
President: A/Prof Gino Pecoraro OAM
Vice President: Dr Elizabeth Jackson
Secretary: A/Prof Vinay Rane
Treasurer: Dr Kara Thompson
Executive Committee Members: Dr Gary Swift & Dr Stephen Bradford
We are pleased to welcome the following new Council members:
Dr Sally Aubrey: Regional Specialists Representative
Dr Kirsten Connan: Tasmanian Representative
Dr Wendy Hawke: NSW Representative
Dr Adrian Kwok: NSW Representative
Dr Stephen Lee: Salaried Specialists Representatives
Dr Monika Skubisz: South Australian Representative
Dr Chris Smith: AMA Representative
Dr Kellie Tathem: Queensland Representative
You can see all your Council representatives HERE
Please don't hesitate to contact your relevant representative with any queries or issues specific to your state or level of practice. The better informed we are, the better placed we are to obtain media coverage and influence policy.
Member Benefit: Discounted Access to AMA CPD Home
Since January last year, all medical practitioners have been able to choose their CPD provider. This means that you can choose to undertake your CPD requirements through providers other than RANZCOG and still maintain your registration.
In partnership with AMA CPD Home, we’re here to support you in simplifying your CPD requirements. Now’s the perfect time to join your specialist colleagues who have made the switch to Australia’s trust CPD home – AMA CPD Home.
Take advantage of CPD Home's 2025/2026 2-for-1 special offer plus an exclusive 10% discount for NASOG members. It’s the perfect time to make the switch to our trusted CPD Home partner, developed for specialists just like you.
Why choose AMA CPD Home?
Save on costs: Why pay expensive fees when you can enjoy a streamlined CPD home service at an affordable price?
Effortless tracking: AMA's seamless CPD Tracker and ad-free app let you record CPD activities with supporting evidence on the go.
Simple CPD program: Make staying compliant simple, so you can focus on what matters most - your patients and your practice.
Switching is simple!
Subscribe to CPD Home – A solution tailor-made for your busy schedule.
Secure your college CPD statement – Ensure a smooth transition by gathering your official 2025 statement.
Effortless upload process – Transfer your CPD history seamlessly with our easy-to-use platform.
Safeguard supporting evidence – Keep records of your completed CPD activities at your fingertips.
NASOG members will receive their discount code shortly. So why wait? Switch to a solution that saves you time and money. Join AMA CPD Home today!
Learn more about AMA CPD Home at www.cpdhome.org.au
The Australian Birth Forum 2025
We are excited to invite you to the Australian Birth Forum 2025, hosted by NASOG, from 4–5 April 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Sydney.
Building on the success of the 2024 Private Obstetric Alliance Forum and Roadshow, this pivotal event addresses the growing challenges in Australia’s private maternity care sector.
With private healthcare at a crossroads and a Federal Election looming, this Forum will bring together leaders, innovators and stakeholders in both women’s health and the broader private healthcare sector to re-imagine the delivery of private maternity services and advocate for a balanced, sustainable healthcare system.
The expert line up of speakers includes:
Prof Greg Hunt, Former Federal Health Minister
Dr Michael Costello, Monash IVF
Dr Danielle McMullen, President AMA
Prof Helena Teede, Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation
With faciliation of panel sessions by Natasha Robinson, Health Editor, The Australian and Prof Steve Robson, Past President AMA & Health Economist
Why Attend?
Shape the Future of Maternity Care:Help develop a model that values all clinicians, ensures fair remuneration and empowers families with real choices.
Engage with Experts: Enjoy expert presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative sessions with key stakeholders.
Make an Impact: Contribute to recommendations for the incoming Federal Government.
The Forum will include an exhibition, welcome reception and dinner. Accommodation at the Hyatt Regency is available as part of your registration (registration by 28 February 2025).
Be part of this important conversation in Sydney—your voice matters.
Let your colleagues know about the Forum, download and share the flyer
Our last event was inspiring for all attendees, see the highlights video and don't miss joining us for more in Sydney!
Federal Election 2025
As you would be well aware, there will be a Federal Election in the coming months. The NASOG team will be developing a range of policy statements to take to candidates to improve their understanding of the role of O&G in womens health.
If you have issues you would like us to consider adding to our policy statement, please send them to NASOG CEO, Claire Leonard at ceo@nasog.org.au at your earliest convenience.
NASOG Membership
We have shifted our membership renewals to match the date that you joined or last renewed your membership instead of a standard financial year renewal. It is also now possible to manage your membership subscription payment on an annual, quarterly or monthly basis. Please contact us on admin@nasog.org.au if you would like to move to from annual to quarterly or monthly payments.
Our new web based platform will soon enable extra member benefits as well as introduce a suite of member only communications and resources.
If you are not currently a member and would like to rejoin to take advantage of the member benefits, click HERE
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