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Tasmania Advances National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers
15 April 2025

Tasmania Advances National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers

The ASA Policy and Advocacy team recently commented on Tasmania’s progress in implementing the National Code of Conduct for Health Care Workers, which applies to sonographers, sonography students, and registered professionals (e.g., radiographers) working outside their professional scope.
More Than Baby Scans: Educating the World on Sonography
10 April 2025

More Than Baby Scans: Educating the World on Sonography

Sonography is often misunderstood. In this interview, Elli Tamar offers an inside look at the profession, shares insights into their daily life, and talks about how they manage their career alongside content creation.
Advocating for Safe Ultrasound and Women’s Health
10 April 2025

Advocating for Safe Ultrasound and Women’s Health

Expectant parents across Australia are increasingly seeking ultrasound scans for reassurance and connection during pregnancy. While these needs are entirely valid, a concerning number of non-medical scanning services are now operating outside clinical care and without appropriately qualified staff. The Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) is responding to this issue through national advocacy.
Soundeffects news | Interview with Dr Alexandra Stanislavsky
08 April 2025

Soundeffects news | Interview with Dr Alexandra Stanislavsky

At ASA2025, Alexandra will discuss key innovations in gynaecological and breast ultrasound, the evolving role of sonographers in breast imaging, and the importance of balancing diagnostic precision with patient care. In this interview, she shares her insights on these topics and the most rewarding aspects of working in women’s imaging.
Soundeffects news | Interview with Dr Daniel Rolnik
07 April 2025

Soundeffects news | Interview with Dr Daniel Rolnik

At ASA2025, Daniel will discuss advancements in pre-eclampsia screening, the evolving role of ultrasound in risk assessment, and the ways sonographers can contribute to improving early detection. In this interview, he shares insights on these topics, the value of professional conferences, and what led him to specialise in obstetrics.
In the Media: ASA Adds Expert Voice to National Spotlight on Non-Medical Pregnancy Scans
07 April 2025

In the Media: ASA Adds Expert Voice to National Spotlight on Non-Medical Pregnancy Scans

A recent Age investigation has sparked a wave of national attention on the booming private ultrasound industry—and the risks associated with non-medical pregnancy scans.

Getting Consent Right in Sonography
01 April 2025

Getting Consent Right in Sonography

In the latest ASA Podcast episode, “Consent and minimising litigation”, listeners are invited into a critical conversation that goes to the heart of sonography practice—how we obtain, document, and honour patient consent.

2025-26 Budget: Positive outcomes for sonographers
26 March 2025

2025-26 Budget: Positive outcomes for sonographers

The ASA is pleased to share several positive developments announced in the 2025–26 Commonwealth Budget that are relevant to sonographers and reflect the outcomes of our ongoing advocacy efforts.

South Australian Endometriosis Report recognises important role of sonographers
20 March 2025

South Australian Endometriosis Report recognises important role of sonographers

The Final Report of the Select Committee on Endometriosis, tabled in the South Australian Parliament on 19 March 2025, has recognised the vital role of sonographers in the early diagnosis and management of endometriosis and marks a significant step forward in addressing the delays and challenges faced by those living with endometriosis.
Study finds the natural variability of myocardial segmental peak strain is greater than the change due to myocarditis
19 March 2025

Study finds the natural variability of myocardial segmental peak strain is greater than the change due to myocarditis

Myocardial segmental peak strain (pkS) is used in detection and characterisation of myocarditis; however, its clinical diagnostic values are inconclusive.
Sonography represented in Australian National Digital Health Initiative
18 March 2025

Sonography represented in Australian National Digital Health Initiative

Part of Australia’s digital health strategy is to develop a National Terminology Data Set to improve healthcare communication by adopting the same clinical language throughout the sector. ASA’s nominated representative for sonography is Sandy Maranna, FASA.
Celebrating Women in Sonography | Reflections on International Women’s Day
07 March 2025

Celebrating Women in Sonography | Reflections on International Women’s Day

In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, we spoke with three accomplished sonographers—Lindsay Groves, Ali Deslandes, and Lisa Hackett—who shared their perspectives on the significance of this day, the women who have influenced their journeys, and their hopes for future generations.
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