Message from AAFNS Chair, Catherine Meller
As the founder of the Australian Academy of Facial Nerve Surgeons, I am deeply committed to transforming the way we approach the treatment of facial palsy. Our vision is clear: to provide world-class care for every individual affected by facial paralysis, ensuring that no one has to face this challenge alone.
Facial palsy, in all its forms, affects not only a person’s physical appearance but also their emotional well-being, social interactions, and overall quality of life. I believe that effective treatment goes beyond surgery—it’s about compassionate care, understanding, and support at every stage of the journey.
I am driven by a shared passion for advancing the science of facial nerve repair, combining cutting-edge surgical techniques with a personalized, patient-centered approach. I envision a future where the impact of facial palsy is minimised, where early diagnosis leads to better treatment, and where every person has access to the specialised care they deserve.
BECOME A MEMBER
Who can be an AAFNS member?
Membership in the Australian Academy of Facial Nerve Surgeons (AAFNS) is open to qualified specialists from the Australasian region.
Members of the Academy include specialist otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, general plastic surgeons, general surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons and Allied Health Practitioners such as physiotherapists and speech therapists.
Why should you become a member of the AAFNS?
The Academy is the only specialist group in Australasia focusing solely on facial nerve surgery, and contemporary multidisciplinary management of facial nerve disorders.
When you become a member of the AAFNS, you are joining a group of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in their respective fields, and who welcome knowledge sharing as an essential part of their professional experience.
Benefits
Quarterly Webinars for members. The webinars are CPD approved and focus on instructional style lectures aimed at illustrating techniques and advanced concepts. A lively discussion follows each presentation.
Networking and knowledge sharing. Membership of the Academy opens up immense networking, knowledge and resource sharing, research and other professional opportunities to its members
Improved public relations opportunities and your own profile page on the Academy website. All members of the Academy receive indirect benefits from PR activities undertaken by the AAFNS.
Members are listed in the Membership Directory on the Academy website. Your name, qualifications, primary specialty, areas of interests and contact details are displayed on the membership directory. Each member gets a profile page.
Visitors to the AAFNS website can search the directory by name, specialty, and location.
Discounted membership rates, with CPD approval, to workshops, seminars and conferences organised by the AAFNS.
Advocacy. When required, the AAFNS will lobby peak medical and health organisation to support member entitlements and aspirations.
Member prices for AAFNS products: Whenever the AAFPS launches or endorses any printed or multimedia products or practice-enhancement products, members will be eligible for special discounted rates.
Fees
$330 for full AAFNS members and $99 for Allied Health professionals.
How to obtain membership
Board certified surgeons and Allied Health practitioners who are eligible for membership can contact the AAFNS directly through the website or contact the AAFPS Secretariat, Isabel Perez, isabel@aafps.com.au
Enquire about membership
Fill out the form below or contact the AAFPS Secretariat directly, Isabel Perez: isabel@aafps.com.au.
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