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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 and Region
NSW MWS
NSW
QMWS
QLD
VMWS
VIC
Dr Jo Skinner book World of Silence
book
 AFMW

A World of Silence | Dr Jo Skinner

Brisbane-based GP, Dr Jo Skinner has contributed this important piece about domestic violence. The story of female friendships with an underlying theme of coercive control is the basis of her new novel A World of Silence. 

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AGEC Key prioirities
gender equity
 AFMW

AGEC Announces 2025 Federal Election Priorities

“Women make up just over half of Australia’s population and yet we continue to face significant safety issues in our homes, workplaces and communities, additional barriers to accessing employment, and, as a result increased income insecurity throughout our lives.” – Coral Ross, Chair Australian Gender Equality Council

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A Girl’s Guide to World War is going on tour March to April 2025
 Dr Brenda Masters, AFMW President

Dr Lillian Cooper musical touring Queensland April

[EVENT] This musical is touring Queensland right now with shows still to be held in Maryborough and Bundaberg and a big finale in Brisbane’s QPAC on 8-12 April. It features historical characters including Brisbane’s own Dr Lilian Cooper, Queensland’s first ‘lady’ doctor.

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VMWS 2025 Scholarship notice
 AFMW

VMWS Women in Leadership Scholarship 2025

VMWS is thrilled to offer two fully sponsored places in Monash University’s Women in Leadership Program! We will cover the entire course fee ($1590) for two ambitious women looking to develop their leadership skills. Applications close 11 May 2025.

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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

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Medical Women's Society ACT & Region

Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.

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NSW MWS

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.

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Victorian Medical Women's Society

No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.

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QLD Medical Women's Society

Supporting QLD medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children.

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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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