Gastroenterological Society of Australia

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) is the peak body for health professionals working in gastroenterology and hepatology in Australia. The Society sets, promotes and continuously improves the standards of practice, training and research in gastroenterology and hepatology in Australia.

This is achieved through leadership in gastroenterology and hepatology, supporting and improving best practice in care, advocacy for our members and the community, and engagement with our members to support their professional life.

Objectives 

• Promote the advancement of knowledge and continuously improve standards, in the practice of gastroenterology, hepatology and pancreatology.

• Promote and foster research in basic and clinical science in these areas.

• Provide guidance to relevant Professional Associations, Colleges and to Government, on the training of clinicians and the practice of gastroenterology in Australia.

Quality Standards 

• GESA promotes safe and ethical practice with its intent to advance quality care through the provision of tools, professional development programs, credentialling programs and access to resources all designed to upskill members and to set and improve the standard of professional practice in Australia.

Research 

• GESA fosters basic and clinical research programs through research grants, scholarships, fellowships and awards

• GESA assists with collaborative study, design and data collection of multi-center clinical trials, statistical aspects and reporting.

 

Education 

• GESA promotes the education of healthcare professionals and consumers in a variety of ways including information sheets, clinical updates, in-person and online workshops

• GESA’s annual Scientific Meeting, Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW), is the premier Australian event for health professionals working in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Regulatory Advice & Advocacy 

• GESA advises Government, Professional Associations and other relevant bodies on regulatory matters relating to gastroenterology.

• To support equitable access to best-practice services GESA strives to enhance quality workforce conditions through advocacy.

Board of Directors 

• Information about the GESA Board of Directors is available at:

https://www.gesa.org.au/executive-committees/board-directors/

• GESA President 2023-2025: Professor Alex-Boussioutas

Contact Information

1/517 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Email: gesa@gesa.org.au
Phone: 1300 766 176
ABN: 44 001 171 115
Website: www.gesa.org.au