ACT & Region MWS
Dinner in Canberra celebrates Women in Medicine | MWS ACT & Region [Recap]
Last week the ACT & Region Medical Women’s Society gathered for the annual Celebration Dinner.
October 22, 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:
AFMW stands in solidarity with the Hon Helen Haines
Violence is NEVER a legitimate solution to disagreement, and our society needs to do better. All the best Helen for your recovery, we are so sorry that this has happened.
October 21, 2026
AGM
AFMW Notice of AGM | 28 Nov 2026
AFMW works on a 3-year cycle for Executive, and the Triennial Meeting (at which the Executive are elected) will be held 10am, Saturday 28 November 2026 in Canberra. It will be followed by the AGM. These meetings will be accessible by Zoom, and anyone in Canberra is welcome to attend in person.
October 13, 2026
#IWD
VIC International Women’s Day 2027 – Leaders’ Breakfast
[EVENT ] Join your colleagues for a morning of connection, reflection, and celebration as For Purpose Leaders mark International Women’s Day 2027. Event being held in Melbourne, 12 March 2027. Tickets avilable now.
For sponsorship and other enquiries please email us at [email protected] or call us at 0401 625 001
October 6, 2026
National Rural Health Alliance Newsletter | Oct 2026 – The Bush Wire
This is a share of the October “Bush Wire” Newsletter from our colleagues at National Rural Health Alliance. The newsletter includes NRHA Annual Report 2025 – 26 released, NRHA submissions make way into Senate and House of Representatives committee reports, Submission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare and more.
October 5, 2026
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AFMW Celebrates Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis’ Victorian Honour Roll of Women Induction
AFMW congratulates former President Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis on her induction into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
September 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.
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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.
★★★★★ 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.
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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.