Students
Following the completion of your studies, you can progress to a Recent Graduate member, before becoming a Professional SASMA Member.
Begin your Sports Medicine journey with SASMA!
A Student Membership with SASMA is a great way for those studying in the medical and allied health, nursing, paramedicine, health and fitness industries to join our multidisciplinary team, getting your foot in the door before beginning your career in sports medicine. Sport, Recreation and Management students, plus people studying teaching also become members, or anyone interested in sport and health.
SASMA is the peak body for Sports Medicine Professionals in South Australia. We provide important networking and professional development opportunities which support and enhance the health and performance of the sporting community, from elite level to grassroots, through safe participation in physical activity.
Student Membership Development Opportunities:
- Free or discounted access to SASMA Education Sessions, including the Annual Sports Medicine Conference and Student workshops.
- Discounted access to Sports Trainer Accreditations and paid Sports Trainer employment opportunities. SASMA cover many major sporting events, and can also connect you with local sporting teams, furthering your ‘on the ground’ practical experience
- Further your opportunity to network and connect with the wider medical and allied health community, connecting with fellow students and recent graduates.
- Maximise your exposure with the sport and recreation industry, as well as with experienced medical and allied health professionals.
- Career pathways to elite sport opportunities and mentorship
- Stay up to date with the latest evidence-based information and research
- Advertising employment roles/other on our jobs/information board
- Discounted offers from SASMA partners
Student Membership Categories
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STUDENT / PhD
- For those studying in the medical and allied health industry, research fields.
RECENT GRADUATE
- For those who have recently completed their studies (medical, allied health, nursing, paramedics, and other)
To be eligible for SASMA Membership, you must:
- Accept SASMA’s Code of Ethics
- Support SASMA’s values and vision
- Not do anything which may bring SASMA into disrepute
- Have no criminal convictions
Recommendation / Journey
FAQs
Yes, the professional membership includes the sports trainer accreditation fee.
You firstly need to hold a paid SASMA membership. The pathway to leadership opportunities within the organisation is to firstly apply through the annual EWP expression of interest request form. If successful many EWP member’s transition to the Council after a period on the EWP and some members directly are voted straight onto the Council. At the AGM each year Council nomination forms are sent out to members who can apply for a position on Council which is voted on at the AGM.
Contact the office (8234 6369) to discuss your area of interest and expertise. This information will be communicated with the EWP who set the program each November. There are opportunities for members to present at the Sports Trainers and Community courses, contact the office to discuss these opportunities.
You receive reminders via email communication with simple online payment/renewal options. You can also log into your member profile via logging into the website (member code and user name can be found on the bottom of SASMA emails you receive).
Membership lasts for 12 months and is due on the date you signed up.
Retired membership is offered for those wanting to stay connected and up to date. Please contact the office to discuss options and any other circumstances.
Becoming a SASMA member provides opportunities for connecting to elite teams and our professional members that work with them. Positive feedback we commonly receive is about the networking and connections people make at events, often leading to invitations to shadow our members or to gain a mentor.
