On 15 February 2026, the Canberra community came together to celebrate the retirement of Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo, marking the close of an extraordinary 35-year career in general practice.
“If you are concerned about peace, security and gender equality, we invite you to join us at the Peace & Gender Equality Working Group. ” NGO CSW/NY
“Voices Against Violence”, a new podcast produced by NGO CSW/NY, seeks to amplify voices, share experiences, highlight innovative approaches, and raise awareness of global efforts to end gender-based violence.
“Survivors of sexual abuse welcome the ‘monumental shift’ in how courts approach sentencing, while others say it could limit defendants’ rights.” Penry Buckley, The Guardian
“A series of studies into this lesser-known form of intimate violence is hoped to form the basis of clinical guidelines for GPs.” Jo Roberts, newsGP (RACGP)
[EVENT RECAP] The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held its 2026 Planning Meeting with productive and constructive discussion on 1st February 2026.
“AFMW is delighted to acknowledge the contributions of medical women around Australia who were awarded in the Australia Day Honours 2026.” Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
The AFMW share the sad news posted by the AMA of the passing of Professor Dame Marie Bashir. Dr Kate Duncan AM reminded the AFMW that Dame Mary was patron of the MWIA conference in Sydney 2001.
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“Our last eBulletin of 2025 was in mid December, only days before the shocking events at Bondi which has cast a nasty pall over the Holiday Season around Australia. My heart goes out to the victims and their families and to the whole Jewish Community who are reeling at such a targeted attack.” Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
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