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Join one of our groups to get support for your terminology adoption. You can also help shape the development and use of clinical terminologies in Australia.


Australian Clinical Terminology User Group (AuCT-UG)

The Australian Clinical Terminology User Group (AuCT-UG) is a forum for the terminology community of practice. It is self-governing and includes developers, implementers and users. The group meets three times a year via web conference.

Get involved to:

  • network with others working in the same field
  • share experiences
  • provide input on a range of terminology topics
  • discuss issues and challenges
  • hear from and talk to experts
  • increase your knowledge and skills
  • receive updates on national and international terminology activities

Members can access information on the Australian Clinical Terminology User Group Collaborative Space. If you are keen to be involved, please forward an expression of interest to help@digitalhealth.gov.au.


Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) Support Group

The AMT Support Group provides expert clinical and technical advice about medicines management. This supports the ongoing development and maintenance of the Australian Medicines Terminology. The group meets twice a year via web conference.

Key stakeholders include:

  • jurisdictions
  • professional organisations
  • pharmaceutical industry
  • software vendors

Members can access information on the AMT Support Group Collaborative Space. If you have a background in medicines management, we’d love to hear from you! Please forward an expression of interest to help@digitalhealth.gov.au.


SNOMED International Governance and Advisory Committees

SNOMED International is comprised of a General Assembly, Management Board, Member Forum, Advisory Groups and Special Interest Groups. Clinical groups and project groups are also formed when needed.

Visit SNOMED International for more information about their governance structure.

Each Member country can nominate standing members to represent their country at each of these groups. We encourage Australian users to take part in the various SNOMED International Advisory Groups. These are open, collaborative and supportive bodies. Share your ideas and join in the discussions on their web-based portals.

Visit SNOMED International for more information about getting involved.