“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
[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.
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.
An AFMW council update for members and the wider Australian medical women fraternity from Dr Sandra Hirowatari. Read the latest report.
[EVENT REMINDER] “It is with great excitement that I invite you to join us at the the 33rd MWIA International Congress of the Medical Women’s International Association scheduled to take place in October, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt” – Eleanor Ann Nwadinobi, MBBS, EMA, FAAC, President, MWIA. Find out more.
[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Jennifer Green discussing the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, 13 March 2025. Watch the video chat today.
[EVENT RECAP] Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held their annual cocktail party in the spacious garden of committee member Karen Bisley on Wednesday evening 12 March. Beautiful balmy weather, pizzas straight from the oven, and a stellar gathering of medical women ranging from first year students to retirees made for a wonderful chance to network and forge new friendships.
This International Women’s Day, We Care Solar celebrates the remarkable women transforming healthcare and energy access through our Light Every Birth Initiative. Donations to assist their endeavours are welcome.
[EVENT] In honor of International Women’s Day, We Care Solar are announcing their upcoming virtual event–part of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. It will be held Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Register Today!
[EVENT] “Dear Friends, Here is the flyer and program for the IHAN UN CSW event. Please invite friends to register for the (Zoom) event.” – Professor Gabrielle Casper BSc(Hons) MBBS FRANZCOG, Past President, Medical Women’s International Association, President, International Health Awareness Network. Register today!
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