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SMA 2021 Conference – Calls for Abstracts and Symposia/Workshop Now Open
Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) is thrilled to confirm that one of Melbourne’s best hotels, The Pullman Melbourne Albert Park Hotel overlooking the picturesque Albert Park Lake will host the 2021 SMA Conference from October 6-9. With the venue in place, SMA is now...
Dr Ken Fitch awarded Officer of the Order of Australia
Sports Medicine Australia would like to congratulate SMA Life Member Dr Ken Fitch on being awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (OA) on January 25, 2021 "For distinguished service to sports medicine at the national and international level through a range of...
Save the Date: 2021 SMA Conference
The SMA Conference is back like you’ve never seen it before in 2021. Save the Date - October 7,8 & 9 2021. Keep your eyes peeled across SMA’s website and social media channels for further announcements regarding the 2021 SMA Conference.
Infection Control in Community Sport – Workshop Review
It has been a year like no other in 2020 and with everything that has occurred, it has highlighted the importance of infection control in community sport settings, calling for adaptations to best practice and adjusting to the ‘new normal’. On Tuesday December 8,...
New Evidence and Guidance for Safe Sport in Extreme Heat Conditions – Webinar Review
After the catastrophic bush fire season last summer in Australia, it is no surprise that 2020 is on track to be one of the warmest years on record. On Thursday 3rd of December at 7pm SMA held a live webinar and Q&A with expert panel members Associate Professor...
Concussion in Sport with Associate Professor Andrew Gardner Review
On Wednesday 25 November Sports Medicine Australia held a live webinar on concussion in sport presented by world renowned concussion expert and Associate Professor Andrew Gardner in collaboration with the NSW Office of Sport, Sport and Recreation ACT, Tasmanian...