South Australia & Northern Territory
2026 Meetings
- Thursday 5 November - Meeting @ RTWSA
- Wednesday 19 November - End of year dinner and AGM
In case you missed it....
Recordings from previous presentations can be accessed below
SA Branch Council Members
Chairperson: Dr Bill Panayiaris (anzsom.sant@gmail.com)
Secretary: Navneeth Rajgopalan
Treasurer: Dr Bill Panayiaris
Nurse Representative: Tamara Whitehead
Upcoming Meetings
ANZSOM & AFOEM SA/NT Branch meeting at RTWSA
ANZSOM has a strong partnership with ReturnToWorkSA, with our annual meetings providing an excellent opportunity to discuss updates and project status reports, as well as the opportunity to speak one-on-one with representatives from RTWSA.
Our next Branch meeting with ReturnToWorkSA will be held on Thursday 5 November.
Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start (ACDT)
Location: ReturnToWorkSA, 400 King William St, Adelaide
Cost: Free
The evening will feature presentations from:
- Welcome/Opening : Bill Panayiaris
- MAQOHSC Session: Orla/Shelley – Current Screening project and 2026 National Doctors Guidance for Silicosis
- SafeWork SA Presentation
- WPI update: Simon Hynes
- Short Term Claims Project: Paul Martin – Insurance Capability
ANZSOM SA/NT Branch End of year dinner & AGM
The ANZSOM SA/NT Branch is pleased to invite you to our end-of-year dinner and Branch AGM which will be held at Chef Dong on Thursday 19 November.
The event is free for ANZSOM members and $70 for non-members and guests.
Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Time: 6.00pm (6.15pm AGM, 6.30pm dinner)
Venue: Chef Dong, 3/103 Payneham Rd, St Peters SA 5069
Cost: Free for ANZSOM members, $70 for non-members / guests
(Includes dinner. Drinks on consumption.)
RSVP: Register by 16/11/26 - bookings essential
ANZSOM SA/NT Annual General Meeting
The SA/NT Branch Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 19 November at 6.15pm during the Branch dinner (Chef Dong, 3/103 Payneham Rd, St Peters SA 5069).
To register an apology for the AGM, please email the Secretariat on secretariat@anzsom.org.au.
AGM Documents:
Previous Presentation Recordings
Using Virtual Reality to enhance pain education outcomes
Ben Sheat
Date: Thursday 21 March 2024
Effective communication approaches: A guide for health professionals
Annette Tonkin
Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
Biomechanics of lumbar spine segments: Effects of multiaxial repetitive lifting and overload/herniation injuries
A/Prof John Costi
Date: Thursday 16 February 2023
Risk management in the mining industry
Terrance Lewis
Date: Thursday 24 February 2022
Men's mental Health: challenges, issues & tools
Dr Cate Howell OAM
Date: Monday 10 May 2021