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:
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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
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.
[EVENT] Our colleagues at Medical Technology Association of Australia have kindly offered MTAA member pricing to attend their upcoming MTAA RegConnect Summit 2026 (24 September) to AFMW members. Register today.
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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