IMPROVING ENGAGEMENT WITH OUR MEMBERS

As a key strategic priority to improve our member engagement, AMA (NSW) is exploring the concept of launching both AMA (NSW) Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and AMA (NSW) Networks.

Every member of AMA (NSW) has a role to play in shaping the direction of healthcare and ensuring we advocate for improvements in the delivery of healthcare, the wellbeing of staff and outcomes for patients. Members of the AMA (NSW) are recognised nationally and globally as leaders, and emerging leaders, in all fields of health and our collective voice holds great influence.

SIGs will serve as links between members, our council, our board, and the leadership team to ensure we are representing the collective voice on areas of interest that align with our priorities. SIGs are multidisciplinary at their core, representing the diverse clinical and professional range of expertise within the AMA (NSW) membership. Special Interest Groups (SIG) will provide an opportunity for our members to connect with other health professionals in their area of interest and build on clinical skills and knowledge to improve professional performance and to help shape our priorities.

AMA Networks will allow us to embrace what make each of us unique and get to know our membership on a more personal level to provide content, events, and a like-minded network to connect with. AMA (NSW) networks could include AMA Rural and Regional, AMA Pride, AMA First Nations Australians, AMA Mothers in Medicine – the list is endless but will provide the opportunity for people with lived experience or shared interests to come together as a community to influence change for a more inclusive workplace.

Please contact us on gary.white@ amansw.com.au and share your ideas on topics of interest for SIGs or if there is a specific Network you would like to see. dr.