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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
Drs Jane Dahlstrom, Brenda Masters, Sue Packer and Marjorie Cross - some of the MWS ACT & Region team
ACT & Region MWS
 Dr Brenda Masters, AFMW President

Mothers Day Classic in Canberra | MWS ACT & Region [Recap]

Canberra turned on gorgeous weather for the lakeside Fun Run this year, and our team from MWS ACT & Region donned various shades of pink, purple and teal (the Mother’s Day event now supports both breast and ovarian cancer research) to walk/run the 5km along lake Burley Griffin.

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AMAQ Ballot notice
 Dr Brenda Masters, AFMW President

AFMW Past President Dr Sarah Coll is running for AMAQ Vice President

We are delighted to share that our AFMW past President Dr Sarah Coll is running for AMAQ Vice President and encourage all members to view her presentation which outlines her passion for supporting all Doctors. We wish the strong contingent of women who have nominated for Director roles in AMAQ all the best in the elections.

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NGO CSW newsletter
CSW70
 AFMW

NGO CSW/NY | April Follow Up Newsletter

This is a share of the April Follow Up Newsletter from our colleagues at NGO CSW/NY. The newsletter includes the April Monthly Meeting Recording, May Monthly Meeting Registration, YLYP Monthly Meeting Registration and NGO CSW Membership..

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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
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.

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
QMWS logo

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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