NASOG’s Goals:
Revive thriving private practice in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Reverse the pressure on public hospital maternity units.
Return maternity services to regional and rural areas.
End misogyny around the cost of health insurance for women.
Promote collaborative care and a woman’s right to choose how they deliver.
Amplify the rights of specialist O&Gs in practice.
During 2023, NASOG has had over 150 media placements across print, radio and television.
We have had meetings with Federal and State politicians on all sides of politics as well as Advisors and Departmental representatives.
We have participated in policy round-tables, summits and conferences.
And at every one of these interviews, meetings or events, our message has been consistent:
Specialist O&G practice must be supported to ensure that maternity services throughout Australia do not completely collapse.
No other organisation is advocating as hard for the survival of YOUR specialty.
And if you are not a NASOG member, we need you, our colleagues, to add your voices to the fight by starting or renewing NASOG membership.
Dr Benjamin Bopp: There is a difference between RANZCOG and NASOG
I have been associated with both organizations for over 25 years, having spent 18 years in private practice and the last 7 in public.
Their advocacy functions overlap slightly but are not interchangeable.
Medical colleges are accredited by the AMC/MCNZ- these organizations are themselves answerable to National, State and Territory health ministers.
Forward-looking colleges actively seek federal funding to assist with training programs and broad support for the Membership.
College advocacy is focused on the college’s fundamental role in selection, training, education,assessment, accreditation, CPD and maintaining professional standards rather than specifically supporting the members position in the private practice market.
NASOG, as a politically independent association, is focused on private practice, can advocate in the”private practitioner and political space” about the specific policy actions required from government to maintain and support private obstetrics and gynaecology.
This is beyond the remit of the College.
The Australian medical system requires healthy and functional, complementary private and public systems.
I strongly encourage you and your colleagues to join me in supporting NASOG to maintain choice in our private system and by direct extension, the ongoing viability of our public system.
Dr Benjamin Bopp
FRANZCOG
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
An annual membership subscription that renews on 30 June each year.
Join between 1 December 2023 – 1 March 2024 and pay for only 6 months.
Full Member: $330 | New Fellow: $165 | Supporter: $165
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
A one-off pre-payment for those closer to retirement that gives membership of NASOG for life.
5 or less Years until Retirement: $2,750
5-10 Years until Retirement: $5,500
10-15 Years until Retirement: $8,250
Congratulations NASOG on your energy to continue to advocate for Private Obstetric and Gynaecology services. It is necessary.
I will be retiring from my private practice in February, 2024 after 25 years. It’s a tough gig.
Good luck.
Fiona Dalzell