Upcoming Doctors for the Environment Events
[EVENTS] This is a share from our colleagues at Doctors for the Environment (DEA). Over the coming weeks there’s lots of great things of interest to DEA members and supporters.
August 12, 2026
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:
ACT & Region MWS
MWS ACT & Friends Ski trip to Perisher | MWS ACT & Region [Recap]
The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT held its annual ski trip to Perisher Valley. It was an unqualified success with 12 snow-loving female doctors gathering at Corroborree Lodge the first weekend in August. View photo gallery.
August 10, 2026
conference
Australasian HIV & AIDS + ASRH Conference | 14-17 Sept 2026
[EVENT REMINDER] The Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference, will be held jointly with the Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference 15-17 September in Melbourne. Register today.
August 9, 2026
2026 National Care Sectors Conference: NDIS, Aged Care & Childcare | 28 Aug
[EVENT REMINDER] Limited Seats Are Left. Join care and support leaders on Friday, 28 August 2026, in Melbourne or online via LIVE Stream for a powerful national conversation on the future of care in Australia. Register today.
August 4, 2026
NRHC
18th National Rural Health Conference | 14-16 Sept 2026
[EVENT – REMINDER] Only weeks to go until Australia’s biggest rural health event! Registrations are open for the 18th National Rural Health Conference, taking place 14–16 September 2026 at the Adelaide Convention Centre (Tarntanya). Register Today.
August 3, 2026
AFMW calls for urgent clarity from AHPRA and AMA on doctors’ right to lawful advocacy
The Australian Federation of Medical Women is calling on AHPRA and the Australian Medical Association to urgently clarify how doctors’ lawful advocacy and professional speech will be protected following AHPRA’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism as a regulatory reference tool.
July 29, 2026
October 2027
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Advocating for, and supporting, the health and welfare of our communities.
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.
Visit our affiliated state and territory
Medical Women Societies
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Medical Women's Society ACT & Region
Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Medical Women’s Society NSW
For 99 years, MWS NSW has been the peak representative body for medical women (including students!) in New South Wales.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Victorian Medical Women's Society
No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
QLD Medical Women's Society
Supporting QLD medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children.