About GESA

Who We Are

For more than six decades, the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) has united clinicians, researchers, educators and healthcare leaders to improve gastrointestinal and liver health outcomes for all Australians.

As Australia’s peak professional body for gastroenterology and hepatology, GESA supports excellence in clinical practice, drives research and innovation, develops future specialists, influences health policy, and advocates for better patient care.

Through education, credentialling, research funding, professional networks and national advocacy, GESA helps shape the future of digestive and liver health across Australia.

Advancing gastrointestinal and liver health across Australia.

GESA membership gives you access to opportunities, resources and professional connections designed to support your career and strengthen the profession.

Leadership

A trusted voice influencing policy, standards and the future of healthcare.
Education

High-quality learning, training and professional development opportunities.

Research

Investing in research and innovation to advance knowledge and improve care.
Advocacy

Advocating for better patient outcomes and stronger health systems.

Meet the GESA Team

Our dedicated team works behind the scenes to support our members and advance our mission every day.

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News

Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements, and developments from GESA.

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Board of Directors, Sub-Committees, Faculties & Networks

Supporting the governance of GESA through transparent leadership, specialist committees, faculties and professional networks that provide strategic direction, expert advice, oversight and member representation.

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Vision: To be the peak body ensuring gastrointestinal and liver health for all.

Our Values

Knowledge

Advancing evidence, education and lifelong learning.
Excellence

Promoting best practice, quality and professional standards.
Integrity

Supporting ethical, equitable and patient-centred care.
Community

Strengthening connections between members, patients and the broader healthcare system.

Strategic Priorities

Delivering impact where it matters most.

Deliver value to members

Create tangible benefits for members, grow our community, and ensure GESA is indispensable to every GI and liver clinician in Australia.
Promote Clinical Excellence

Champion best practice in GI and liver care. Support guidelines, quality standards, sustainability and frameworks that elevate care for every patient.
Strengthen Research

Fund, encourage, and celebrate research that advances our field. Recognise investigators at every career stage and build the evidence base that shapes practice.
Support professional growth

Develop and deliver education and training pathways to members at all stages of their careers with a particular focus on areas of unmet need such as rural, remote and underserved communities.
Amplify our voice

Speak clearly and boldly to government, funding bodies, and clinical groups - for and on behalf of our patients and our clinicians.

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Advocacy & Leadership

GESA works closely with governments, regulators, specialist colleges and healthcare organisations to influence policy, clinical standards and service delivery that improve patient outcomes.

Shaping the future of gastrointestinal and liver health.

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, trainee, educator or healthcare leader, GESA provides the knowledge, networks, opportunities and advocacy that help strengthen the profession and improve outcomes for patients across Australia.

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