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, partners with Doctors for the Environment Australia and is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) and Climate and Health Alliance in Australia (CAHA).
We have a network of affiliated Australian state and territory societies:
In this article, originally published in the The Sydney Morning Herald, Associate Professor Nada Hamad chair of St Vincent’s Sydney’s Women in Medicine Group and deputy co-chair of the University of NSW’s Medicine, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee shares hope for gender parity in healthcare.
The second webinar in our series was a terrific success and interest in the activities of the MWIA Mentoring and Leadership Special Interest group continues to grow. We had a total of 398 registrants with attendees from India, Korea, Brazil, Germany, Sweden, UK, USA, Australia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Sudan, Italy to name a few.
This is timely and important – ATAGI has changed its stance on vaccination for >18 year olds. Key points: Get whichever vaccine you can; Astra Zeneca and Pfizer reduce severity of disease symptoms, reduce hospitalisations; Reduce likelihood of death; They might also reduce transmission to some extent; Delta strain is more contagious, is in our community and is now a major risk. It affects young people severely.
AFMW’s Climate Health Action Group (CHAG) has written an open letter to Environment Minister Sussan Ley urging her to support the actions of those working to sustain the environment’s wellbeing, and to take actions to protect the environment.
The Dept of Health has released its July Stakeholder Pack – COVID-19 Vaccines Multicultural Outreach. This update includes resources explaining what to expect at your vaccination appointment, reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine, how to find out when you can have your COVID-19 vaccination , how to book, and information on updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Download the pdf pack here.
[UPDATED 25 JULY 2021] View the list of the latest COVID-19 resources. Please share with your colleagues. Please stay safe, look after yourselves and most importantly, maintain contact with your friends, families and loved ones during this time. (Magda)
The Dept of Health has released its July Stakeholder Pack – COVID-19 Vaccines Multicultural Outreach. This update includes resources explaining what to expect at your vaccination appointment, reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine, how to find out when you can have your COVID-19 vaccination , how to book, and information on updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Download the pdf pack here.
As I write, Melbourne is in its 5th Stage 4 lockdown, South Australia has announced a snap seven day lockdown and Sydney is in its 4th week of lockdown. We are all feeling the challenge and our patients are presenting with high levels of anxiety.
Vaccination is the way to a new COVID normal like and getting back to the things and people we love. VCOSS has created videos and supportive information regarding the importance of getting vaccinated, in multiple languages. View more.
31 JULY: Please join us this Saturday @ 9pm AEST for our Mentoring and Leadership interactive webinar. We will be looking at mentees and what to look for from a mentor. Please invite your friends, and share on your social media platforms. We are very much looking forward to the event. The Zoom link is active so book now.
25 AUG: Join us at the AFMW Open Forum as we host Professor Caroline De Costa, in an interactive conversation about her new book “The Women’s Doc”.
15 SEPT: Join us for the AFMW Open Forum, an interactive session with Professor O’Connell AO and hear her talk, “Investigating Female Genital Anatomy: what did we find? “
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.
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