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:
Just a reminder that applications for the AFMW 2025 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program close 30 June 2025. Bursary recipients will be women who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, is a Medical Graduate or in their final year of medicine of an Australian medical degree or course. Forward this on or Submit Your Application Today!
[EVENT] The 10th RRHS Symposium will provide the opportunity for delegates to learn, mentor, contribute and network. Academics, researchers, policy makers, health professionals, and those from the government and not-for-profit sector are encouraged to attend and to share their knowledge and journey. Register today for the 8-9 Oct Alice Springs event.
This is the fourth installment in our new fortnightly series highlighting organisations where doctors are driving social change beyond clinical practice. This week we focus on the Medical Association for Prevention of War – When Healthcare Confronts the Ultimate Harm.
[EVENT] “In a time of deep transition across the global development, NGO, and UN communities, many of us are navigating uncertainty, loss, and change. To hold this moment with care, we invite you to our Solidarity Circle — a gentle space for reflection, connection, and collective grounding.” Register Today for the 3 June Zoom event.
PRIDoC stands for Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Conference, and is a biannual meeting of the Indigenous Doctors from 8 nations, including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Taiwan, Canada, and USA. Last year’s conference in December 2024, was the first time in 12 years that Australia had the privilege of hosting PRIDoC.
This is the third installment in our new fortnightly series highlighting organisations where doctors are driving social change beyond clinical practice. This week we focus on Doctors Against Genocide: When Medicine Meets Moral Imperative.
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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