President’s Message
Australia's public-private health system is undergoing a transformational shift. It is more important than ever for spine specialists to advocate for a resilient, flexible, innovative model which prioritises high-quality outcomes for patients.
Hear more from SSA Immediate Past President Matthew Scott-Young >>
Meet our Members
The Spine Society of Australia has about 200 Members nationwide including surgeons, clinicians,
allied health professionals, researchers and academics with an interest in spine care and treatment.
Click on the images to read about some of our Members' experience and expertise...
 Michelle AtkinsonSydney Spine Surgery |  Ashish DiwanSt George Private Hospital |  Mitch HansenNewcastle Brain & Spine |  Matthew LeeWestern Imaging Group |
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 Susan LiewThe Alfred Hospital |  Ralph MobbsNeuro Spine Clinic |  Orso OstiThe International Spine Centre |  Davor SaravanjaMacquarie University Hospital |
 Matthew Scott-YoungGold Coast Spine |  Kevin SeexMacquarie Neurosurgery |  Ralph StanfordSydney Orthopaedic Specialists |  Leo ZellerOrthopaedics Toowoomba |
Our Mission
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To form an educational organisation dedicated to the exchange of ideas and dissemination of scientific and clinical knowledge concerning spinal disease and disorder, aspiring to be the peak body representing clinicians and researchers in the management of spinal disorders in Australia.
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To advance the quality of and encourage research into the management of spinal disease and disorder.
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To improve the means of communication and support for those involved in the medical and scientific study and investigation and treatment of spinal disease and disorder.
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To maintain prestigious status for the organisation and to obtain affiliation with other major national speciality associations and with International Spine Societies.
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To provide education and training in spinal surgery and rehabilitation.
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To act as an advocate in respect of furthering scientific and clinical knowledge concerning spinal disease and disorder.
Executive Committee
President: A/Professor John Costi
Immediate Past President: Dr Rob Kuru
Vice President: Dr Davor Saravanja
Treasurer: A/Professor Kevin Seex
Secretary: Dr David Edis
Scientific Secretary: A/Professor Paige Little
Education Secretary: Dr Kris Lundine
Co-opted Member: Dr Farhaan Altaf
Co-opted Member: Dr Marc Coughlan
Co-opted Member: A/Professor Claire Jones
SSA Awards and Prizes
The Spine Society of Australia is proud to present several prizes and awards at its Annual Scientific Meeting. Authors may be eligible for one or more of the prize categories below.
For more information, contact the Society Secretariat.