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 Australian Women’s Coalition and the WomenSpeak Network, and is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA). We have a network of affiliated Australian state and territory societies:
AFMW’s 20 March NGO CSW65 parallel event will be delivered on the NGO CSW virtual platform. Please see a quick tutorial on how to use the NGO CSW65 virtual platform. Please register to attend. We look forward to seeing you online!
March 1-7 is Endometriosis Awareness week and I welcome you to download and share the free learning module and RATE tool with your colleagues.
Attention all Youth Leaders and Young Professionals! NGO CSW Forum are offering $5000 grants to support projects to advance gender equity. Get in quick!
REMINDER – Register now >> for this Saturday’s ‘Insights into Australia’s National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy with Prof Kristine Macartney’ Open Forum. Expert panellists include Dr Magda Simonis and Dr Maria Boulton.
shEqual, breaking down the link between advertising and violence against women. A Woman’s Health Victoria initiative.
In this video, as part of the Youth Leaders & Young Professional’s Youth Preparation Series for CSW65, the NGO CSW guest presenter deliver a workshop on Presentation Skills for medical women.
IMPORTANT – MWIA COVID-19 Survey Request: ALL MEDICAL WOMEN are invited to participate in the survey here >>.
An afternoon with AFMW- who we are, what we aim for and how we do things! AFMW President Magdalena Simonis summarises the AFMW story in the Western Pacific meeting session
In this article, originally published by Intouch Public Health, we share with Australian medical women the results of the Women’s health and wellbeing during COVID-19: study captured between April to
Join QMWS Thursday 18 Feb for their AGM with special Guest speaker David Roland as he discusses “Post Traumatic Growth”.
Join us Saturday 5 June, for the next MWIA interactive webinar, lead by Dr Desiree Yap (AFMW), as we “get to know our colleagues in the regions” of Hong Kong and China.
Join MWIA Saturday Mar 20 for this paralle event to the CSW65 to discuss “Women Doctors: Champions of Global Equality”.
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.
The Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) is operated by a volunteer team of medical women. Please contact us via our Facebook page or send an Email. Or use our contact form available here.
We welcome new members and participation in AMFW activities.