About ANZSOM
GOOD WORK // SAFE WORKPLACES // HEALTHY WORKERS
ANZSOM is the professional society for those who practice or have an interest in the fields of occupational medicine, occupational nursing and workplace health more generally. The society seeks to advance the knowledge, practice and standing of occupational health by providing opportunities for professional development, networking and partnerships.
Our Vision
A society where the highest value is placed on good work, safe workplaces, and healthy workers.
Our Mission
To engage and collaborate with our members and other professionals, governments and relevant organisations to facilitate workplaces that are safe, healthy and committed to worker wellbeing.
Our Goals
To support members in maintaining professional competencies by providing opportunities for continuing education and professional exchange.
To support and grow member engagement with the activities of the organisation and the activities of other stakeholders.
To foster a culture of collaboration with other health professionals, organisations, government, regulators and consumers, actively seeking opportunities for partnership development across the activities of the organisation.
To advocate on behalf of members, patients, workers and the general community to support health in the workplace and the prevention and management of occupation-related health conditions.
To ensure ANZSOM and the speciality of occupational health achieve recognition and influence in the general community, amongst the medical, nursing and other health professions and within the workplace, academia and government.
To ensure sustainability and growth through robust and transparent systems and processes and exemplary leadership.
Our Priorities
The first Strategic Plan of the organisation (2014-2017) focussed on establishing robust governance and operational systems to secure a firm foundation for growth and sustainability. The current Strategic Plan 2022-2025 builds on the significant achievements of the last 3-6 years and sets out an agreed direction for the organisation for the next planning period that will guide operations and secure the future of the organisation as a sustainable and relevant contributor in the field of occupational health.