About the Society

• Respiratory Scientists & Respiratory Therapists [PDF]
• History
• Structure [PDF]
• ANZSRS BOARD
• Executive (2008 - 2009)
• Regional Representatives
• Other Office Bearers
• Committees
• Constitution (as amended at the AGM, Canberra, 25^th March 2006) [PDF]
• By-laws of the Society [PDF]
• Regional Board Member Responsibilities [PDF]
• ANZSRS Board Member Position Description [PDF]

The Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science (ANZSRS) Inc. was formed in 1980 to serve the professional needs of scientists and technologists employed in clinical respiratory function laboratories. The members of the ANZSRS Inc. are drawn from all regions of Australia and New Zealand. Society membership numbers approximately 200.

The aims of the ANZSRS Inc. are:

1. To provide a forum for scientific and technical communications between members.
2. To advance the knowledge and practice of respiratory function measurement and respiratory physiology.
3. To promote excellence in respiratory function measurement.
4. To support and encourage training and education in respiratory function measurement.
5. To facilitate dialogue with other professional societies with common interests.

Each year the ANZSRS Inc. organises a two-day scientific meeting comprising presentations of research work performed by its members, invited lectures and educational sessions.

In 1994 the ANZSRS Inc. developed and administered the first Australasian credentialing examination for scientists and technologists involved in clinical respiratory function testing. The examination is held bi-annually.

Membership enquiries should be directed to Festival City Conventions per the Contacts page and Society matters other than membership should be directed to the Secretary of the society.