Membership

Membership Information

The Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science Ltd. (ANZSRS) is an international body with branches in Australia and New Zealand.

Our purposes include:

Provision of opportunities for continuing professional development for those working in respiratory physiology
Promotion of quality, standardised respiratory physiology practices throughout Australia and New Zealand
Promotion of research and development in respiratory physiology
Collaboration with other professional societies to develop, enhance and promote knowledge and best practice in respiratory physiology.

To Achieve our purposes, ANZSRS provides the following:

Regional meetings through the year
Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)
Certification as a Respiratory Function Scientist by examination
Recognition for basic and applied research
Annual Research Grant
Education Grants
Travel Grants to ASM
Position Statements
Educational resources
ANZSRS Fellowship Award to recognise leaders in respiratory research
Collaboration with TSANZ in the accreditation process for Respiratory Function Laboratories

Membership Fees

Fees are due on approval of membership and then in January of every year, and are payable in Australian dollars. Full fee paying (no discounts), financial TSANZ members are eligible for a 25% reduction on ANZSRS fees. ANZSRS has adopted a fee structure for overseas members offering discounts based on World Bank categorisation of average annual income. The Secretariat may be contacted directly for assistance in this area.

Membership Fees Schedule

Membership Category	% Base Rate	Membership for 2026
Ordinary	100% base rate	$160 + GST
Associate	80% base rate	$128 + GST
Life	No fees
Honorary	No fees
Retired	25% base rate	$40 + GST
Corporate	200% base rate	$320 + GST
New member application fee		$45 + GST

Information for International Applicants

ANZSRS officially recognises the ARTP practitioner qualification as an assessment of competence and acknowledge that a holder of this qualification would demonstrate significant experience and competency as a Respiratory Function Scientist.

Respiratory Therapists are not recognised in Australia.

Seeking work in Australia or New Zealand?

Generally, a minimum bachelor degree qualification is required. Refer to the ANZSRS Guidelines for Qualifications of Clinical Respiratory Scientists here

Contact immigration regarding your ability to migrate/work in Australia.

You may need to get an overseas qualification recognised as equivalent to Australian qualifications – look at https://www.education.gov.au/international-education/recognise-overseas-qualifications

Many job adverts will describe the qualifications required for specific work venues, as this may vary for each State or institution. See the Jobs Board for current vacancies

NB: GST applies only to the membership fees of members working and/or residing in Australia.