The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) is the peak professional organisation for orthopaedic surgery in Australia. AOA has over 1800 members – consisting of most orthopaedic consultants and trainees (registrars) in Australian hospitals and spanning all orthopaedic subspecialties. AOA is a not-for-profit organisation that: – provides high-quality specialist education, training and continuing professional development for Australian orthopaedic surgeons – is committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of orthopaedic care – is the leading authority in the provision of orthopaedic information to the community – actively supports scientific research and orthopaedic humanitarian initiatives in Australia and overseas.