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] The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held its 2026 Planning Meeting with productive and constructive discussion on 1st February 2026.
“AFMW is delighted to acknowledge the contributions of medical women around Australia who were awarded in the Australia Day Honours 2026.” Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
The AFMW share the sad news posted by the AMA of the passing of Professor Dame Marie Bashir. Dr Kate Duncan AM reminded the AFMW that Dame Mary was patron of the MWIA conference in Sydney 2001.
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“Our last eBulletin of 2025 was in mid December, only days before the shocking events at Bondi which has cast a nasty pall over the Holiday Season around Australia. My heart goes out to the victims and their families and to the whole Jewish Community who are reeling at such a targeted attack.” Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
“We are grateful and honored with your renewed trust for continuing to serve MWIA and its noble mission!” Dr. Mariam Jashi, Secretary General, Medical Women’s International Association.
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.
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