FAMSACA brings together clinicians from all over Australia and New Zealand working in the field of sexual assault medicine. Check out the benefits and costs of membership on our members page.
We strive to do more for sexual assault care - through stronger stategies and polices, better professional standards and championing educational and professional support in the field.
Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Australia (FAMSACA) is a professional organisation for nurses and medical practitioners who practice in or have an interest in the area of sexual assault. FAMSACA is a not-for-profit organisation with a focus on providing education in the field of sexual assault and provides a forum in which clinicians can network and collaborate with each other and with other professionals and organisations that support victims of violence.
"All of you: A holistic approach to domestic and sexual violence”
The Stamford Grand Adelaide (Glenelg) will be hosting Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians from across Australia for our 3-day conference on Medical and Forensic responses to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.
Speakers include:
Dr Clare Healy (MEDSAC NZ) on Strangulation assessment
Assoc Prof Janet Fanslow on Mental Health impacts of DFV
reported victims of sexual assault in Australia in 2016. This number has increased from previous years and is the highest level recorded in seven years (source: ABS, 2016).
of reported victims of sexual assault in Australia in 2016 were female (ABS, 2016).
of all reported victims of sexual assault were family and domestic violence-related sexual assaults (ABS, 2016).
FAMSACA membership is open to clinicians practising in or interested in the field of sexual assault. If you are interested in joining FAMSACA click on the link below. Please note that current AHPRA registration details are required.