​There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the operation.

Each year we celebrate ANZCA National Anaesthesia Day across Australia and New Zealand on 16 October, the anniversary of the day in 1846 that ether anaesthetic was first demonstrated in Boston, Massachusetts.

Elected regional and national committees in each state of Australia and in New Zealand support the function of national office.

There are several types of anaesthesia that may be used individually or in combination, depending on the surgery.

The Western Australia Regional Committee is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in Western Australia, and the ANZCA Council to which they report.

The Tasmanian Regional Committee is an elected body that act as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the Tasmanian region and the ANZCA council to which they report.

The board is supported by the FPM New Zealand National Committee and regional committees in five Australian jurisdictions.

The New South Wales Regional Committee is an elected body that act as a conduit between Fellows and trainees in the New South Wales region and the ANZCA Council to which they report.

The FPM Victoria Regional Committee is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the Victoria regions, and the FPM Board and Professional Standards Committee to which they report.