AFMW has always believed that healthy doctors are central to a healthy healthcare system.
Fair conditions, safe workloads and respectful workplaces are not extras, they are what allow doctors to practise well, think clearly and care sustainably for their patients. When we invest in the wellbeing of the medical workforce, we are ultimately investing in the quality and safety of care delivered to the community.
In that context, the issues being raised by Victorian doctors during the current EBA negotiations reflect a thoughtful and responsible commitment to improving the environments in which they work. Seeking conditions that protect wellbeing and patient safety is both prudent and forward-looking. AFMW supports efforts aimed at creating workplaces where doctors can thrive, because strong, supported doctors are essential to strong, supported communities.
If you are in Victoria, we urge you to support AMA VIC and ASMOF.
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Dr Madhura Naidu is an Intensive Care Registrar and trainee with the College of Intensive Care Medicine with over a decade of multidisciplinary clinical experience spanning ICU, anaesthesia, surgery and palliative care. She brings a comprehensive clinical skillset and a systems-based perspective to critical care, grounded in evidence-based, compassionate and patient-centred practice.
She is particularly passionate about the strategic integration of AI and digital health in medicine as tools to streamline workflows, empower clinicians, and improve patient outcomes in real-world settings.
Beyond the bedside, Madhura is an intersectional feminist and long-time advocate for gender equity and clinician wellbeing. She currently serves as Vice-President of the Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) — the only national organisation exclusively representing the women and non-binary medical workforce — following a three-year tenure as President of the Victorian Medical Women’s Society.
A lifelong learner, Madhura is driven by adaptability, innovation, and building efficient, future-focused solutions across clinical, organisational and digital health settings.