The Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) is a not for profit, politically neutral, non sectarian, non government organisation that seeks to improve the health of all Australians, especially the health of women and children.
AFMW is a member of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, Australian Women’s Coalition, partners with Doctors for the Environment Australia and is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) and Climate and Health Alliance in Australia (CAHA).
We have a network of affiliated Australian state and territory societies:
[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Dr James Allen, founder of an Australian LGBTIQ youth harm prevention charity The Orbona Foundation, on 5 Feb 2025. Watch the video chat today.
Vale Rosalind Terry, pioneering surgeon and champion of women in medicine, who passed 31 January 2025. Funeral to be held Tuesday 11 Feb, 2pm, Brighton White Lady Funerals.
Many of us are deeply concerned about the health effects of climate change. View resources and how you can take action.
We are looking for enthusiastic medical women who would like to be part of our Medical Women’s International Association Western Pacific Conference 2027 Working Group or AFMW Centennial Celebrations 2027 Working Group. If you are interested and/or would like further information, please email [email protected] by 28 Feb 2025
[EVENT] The Women’s Climate Congress is holding their 2025 conference “Women changing the climate – A festival of women leading climate action” in Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia, Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March 2025. Medical women of the AFMW are invited to attend. Tickets available now.
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in many East Asian countries. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year and typically falls between January 21 and February 20.
Join a passionate and dedicated group of women working towards equitable personal and professional opportunities for medical women and equal health care for all, especially women and children.
Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.
For 99 years, MWS NSW has been the peak representative body for medical women (including students!) in New South Wales.
No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.
Supporting QLD medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children.
Enjoy leadership development, networking & mentoring opportunities. Plus join the AFMW leadership skills database.
Become actively involved in key issues surrounding the health and wellbeing of women and children, in Australia and globally.
Automatic membership of the Medical Women’s International Association, an organisation with United Nations representation.
Receive invitations to access and attend educational and social events.
Access to our members only discussion forum, directory, special updates and e-newsletters.
We welcome new members and participation in AMFW activities.
AFMW, internationally affiliated with MWIA, seeks to ensure equity and equality for women doctors to achieve their potential in their professional and personal lives. Our Patron is Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and sea in which we live and work, we recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and culture and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
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