Sport Health has become bigger, brighter and better this year. It now features dual themes every issue. One theme focuses on the very latest sports medicine and science research, and the other on health and wellbeing for the general community.

The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport will be revamped from the first issue in 2002 following the move to a new editorial team led by Associate Professor Caroline Finch.

SMA is pleased to announce the implementation of a new member discount program, SMA MemberBenefits. MemberBenefits will provide you with access to a special SMA Diners Card, discount home and investment loans, discount insurance for home, contents and motor vehicle, discount health and professional insurance, financial planning, superannuation, telecommunications and discounted holidays and travel and even website development. Providers include all the big names: Diners Club, Citibank, ANZ, Westpac, Colonial, Zurich, Royal and Sun Alliance CGU, Australian Unity, Esanda and many others. Members are still able to obtain special membership discounts for State and National Conferences, SMA workshops and symposia and are able to purchase high quality SMA clothing and ASICS footwear at a discounted price.

SMA continues to work to increase its links and profile with all levels of government to better serve the needs and interests of members. This work has included briefing Ministers and senior public servants about the work of SMA and direct lobbying on behalf of discipline groups.

National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) have been made a priority for receipt of increased information on SMA services, policies and projects.

The SMA member database is about to be upgraded which will allow more efficient servicing of members’ needs, while the various SMA websites are being consolidated and enhanced with a new range of member and community services and information.

Many SMA members have taken the opportunity to use the SMA logo and name on practices and business cards to boost their profile and encourage referral.

SMA expects to shortly announce a greatly expanded and more widely distributed series of state-based member directories which will also greatly increase individual member profile and referral opportunities.