Earlier this year, we engaged with our members and stakeholders, seeking their input on key priorities and identifying potential challenges and opportunities for SMA. The feedback gathered has been consolidated by the SMA Board and staff, forming the foundation of our...
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2024 SMA & ACSEP Conference – Program released
We’re delighted to present the 2024 SMA & ACSEP Conference program. View HERE. Here's why you should attend the most important sports medicine Conference in our Region. Our scientific program is founded on academic excellence, knowledge sharing across all sports...
New AIS concussion course for healthcare practitioners
Healthcare practitioners across Australia can now increase their knowledge about the assessment, management, and treatment of sports related concussions, thanks to a new, free online course launched by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Available to all...
Join the action at the 2024 UniSport Nationals
The 2024 UniSport Nationals is being held in the capital this September, and SMA is the exclusive provider of Sports Trainers for the event. The event will be held in Canberra from 7-13 September 2024. With 31 sports and over 6,000 participants, this is a huge...
Physiotherapist wins SMA Safer Sport Award
Basketballer and former NT Young Australian of the Year, Bridie Duggan, has won the 2024 Karen Schneider Sports Medicine Australia Safer Sport Award. The award was created by SMA to celebrate Karen Schneider’s contribution to sports and exercise physiotherapy in the...
SA Paris Paralympics debutant calls for better training for sports trainers and coaches
A South Australian elite para triathlete expected to make her Paralympic debut in Paris later this year is calling on all sports trainers, coaches, first aiders and sports administrators across Australia to receive training in how to better support athletes with a...