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] The Philippine MWA would be delighted to have their Australian sisters join them for this conference – please note the hybrid format, so you can attend from home! Register today.
We at AFMW are pleased to be part of the Women’s Climate & Gender Equality Hub which recently formed to collaborate and amplify the voices of Australian Women as we approach a Climate Change crisis.
As a member of the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA), we are pleased to share our policy priorities for improved health outcomes ahead of COP31. We proudly stand behind the priorities of our Pacific neighbours, who are leaders on climate justice and health equity.
[EVENT] Dear AFMW members, we are all members of the Medical Womens International Association and this Zoom event has been set up especially to celebrate the MWIA Anniversary. Please note that it is hosted in USA so will occur at 4am on Monday 2 November Australian EDT – not a great time for us, but you are invited! Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
Watch the recording of the October monthly meeting. Join the NGO CSW/NY 14 Nov AEST to learn about CSW71. Register today.
[Nomination Form Now Available] AFMW works on a 3-year cycle for Executive, and the Triennial Meeting (at which the Executive are elected) will be held 10am, Saturday 28 November 2026 in Canberra. It will be followed by the AGM. These meetings will be accessible by Zoom, and anyone in Canberra is welcome to attend in person.
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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