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Deep Dive into Dyspareunia: A multidisciplinary workshop on sexual pain – 6 Aug 2022
On-line / ZoomEVENT REMINDER - 6 AUG: This interactive 1-day online workshop will gather a multidisciplinary team of experts to discuss, in detail, the assessment and management of dyspareunia. It will include presentations as well as interactive case-based discussions inclusive of diversity of gender, sexual orientation, culture and clinical features. AFMW member and VP WP MWIA, Dr Desiree Yap AM is one of the speakers. Find out more.
One World, One War Against COVID- What Next?
On-line / ZoomREMINDER - EVENT - 14 SEPT: The American Medical Women's Association is conducting a webinar to address the challenges of long COVID (September 13 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT, which is Wednesday September 14 10am AEST). AFMW members are invited to attend. FYI, AFMW President, DR Simonis is one of the panel members.
Sexual Health September AMSA Global Health SHS 2022
Join AFMW President, Assoc/Prof Magdelena Simonis as she presents on a panel for Australian Medical Students Australia ( AMSA) on the topic of Taking a stand against female genital mutilation/cutting in Australia. Other presenters on the panel include, Dr Ogunsiji and Dr Behnia-Willison.
Gathering of Kindness – for healthcare workers, patients, carers and supporters
On-line / ZoomEVENT: The Gathering of Kindess event, a Hush Foundation endeavour, will be held In person, Online, Live Q&A, and Livestream 7th to 11th November 2022. The event is a gathering with a difference - for healthcare workers, patients, carers and supporters. This year the event is all about CONNECTIONS – join us as we explore creativity, change, collaboration and courage – all in the name of a kinder healthcare system for all.
2022 Philippine Medical Women’s Association Convention
On-line / Zoom11-12 NOV: Dear members, colleagues and friends you are invited to the 1st Annual Convention of Philippine Medical Women’s Association (PMWA) Inc to be held 11-12 November 2022. The topic is New Directions, New Opportunities In The Current Health Situations Affecting Women’s Health. Hon. Undersecretary of Health Dr. Mario Villaverde will timely discuss Universal Health Care for All. Then regional speakers from Australia, Hongkong and Singapore will talk on Leadership Skills. Meanwhile, our local expert speakers will tackle on Women Health Issues. Registration is Free.
Pelvic Pain Victoria Online Symposium
On-line / ZoomEVENT - 12-13 NOV: After a Covid-19 Break, the Pelvic Pain Victoria Weekend Symposium is back with a great line-up of speakers and topics. This two-day event is online only, with a face-to-face social event hosted on Saturday Evening from 1700-1900. Registration is for both days. Delegates can access the event online for a limited time following the live event. This conference for registered health professions only. Please do not register for this event if you do not fit this criteria.
Long Covid and the Future of Digital Health | Pfizer
On-line / Zoom23 NOV: Join in the conversation about Long COVID and the future of digital health. Pfizer invites you to an exclusive 1-hour webinar to be held 23 November 2022. AFMW member, Dr Anita Sharma is one of the expert GP moderators.
Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference 2022
EVENT - 2-3 DEC: The Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference 2022 "The Thriving Doctor: towards harmony, productivity, longevity" is being held in Adelaide, South Australia and is scheduled in Australian Central Standard Time (GMT+9:30) for Friday 2 Dec and Saturday 3 December. An exciting line-up of International Speakers and Special Guests have been confirmed. AFMW members are invited to attend.
Doctors For Nutrition – Nutrition in Healthcare Conference 2023
CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaHosted by Doctors for Nutrition, the Australasian Nutrition in Healthcare Conference brings a truly unique learning opportunity to Melbourne from February 17-19 2023.
International Women’s Day | Women’s Agenda & ActionAid Australia
On-line / ZoomHosted by Women’s Agenda and ActionAid Australia, this special virtual event to be held 6th March 2023, will feature an inspiring line-up of speakers discussing the critical role that women play in shaping our future as they address the impacts of climate change. Register today.
Networking is not a dirty word – Virtual event | Telstra Health
On-line / ZoomWhether you're in the business of new business or not, a professional network can be an invaluable two-way street that broadens knowledge and experiences while providing a team of trusted mentors, advisors or future colleagues for whatever stage of your career you're in. Join SEC Newgate Partner Feyi Akindoyeni in a free virtual professional development event as she shares 20 years of experience. Hosted by Brilliant Connected Women in Digital Health Network.
Health Summit Agenda | Women & Leadership Australia
On-line / Zoom31 MAR - SAVE THE DATE: Proud to be invited to present at the upcoming Health Summit, hosted annually by Women & Leadership Australia. The preliminary programme outline is here. Save the date!
Global Women’s Peace Network ASSEMBLY: A Forum for Transformative Leadership 2023 Theme: Leadership Resilience
Mount Waverley Community Centre 47 Miller Cres, Mount Waverley, VICREMINDER - Get Ready to be Inspired by The Incredible Speakers! This Global Women’s Peace Network event has an exceptional line-up of speakers who will be sharing their expertise and wisdom. Each presenter brings a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge to the table. The forum will be held 1 July 2023 at Mt Waverley Community Centre. Meet the Guest Speakers (video) and Register today.
Deep Dive into Dyspareunia: A multidisciplinary 1 day workshop on sexual pain
On-line / ZoomREMINDER - Following on from 5 years of running the successful 2 day course: “Let’s talk about sex: Sexuality and Sexual difficulties”, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University have developed a 1 day live, online course on managing sexual pain to be held 22 July 2023. The course has been approved for CPD/CME hours for RACGP and RANZCOG.
Melbourne Symposium 2023 | Women & Leadership Australia
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 25 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaREMINDER - 4 AUG: The Australian Women's Leadership Melbourne Symposium 2023 is being held Friday 4th August 2023 at the Sofitel on Collins, Naarm / Melbourne Victoria. "Thrilled to be keynote speaker at this event" (A/Prof Magda Simonis). Tickets available now.
A duty to care: Mental health service responses to family violence | RANZCP
On-line / ZoomEVENT REMINDER - 11 OCT Adjunct Professor Manjula O’Connor, author of Daughters of Durga Founding Director AustralAsian Centre for Human Rights and Health and recipient of the Meritorious Award from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ( Vic) 2023, has coordinated this important session, which I am participating in and am looking forward to lending the GP perspective to. Please share with your networks.
WONCA Sydney World Conference 2023 | RACGP
ICC Sydney , AustraliaWONCA 2023 is being hosted by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and will include everything you love about your RACGP annual GP conference. It offers a dynamic program of accredited activities including pre-conference workshops, clinical skills updates, CPR workshops and sessions for practice owners.
Beyond the Stethoscope: A Life-Career Balancing Act | AMA
The Lyceum Club Melbourne Ridgway Place, Mlebourne, VIC, AustraliaDiscover the Art of Balancing Babies, Family and Career in Medicine at the "Beyond the Stethoscope: A Life-Career Balancing Act," event hosted by AMA Victoria and the Women in Medicine Committee Monday 20 November 2023. Tickets available now..
Climate, Migration and Poverty | NGO CSW/NY December Meeting
On-line / ZoomNGO CSW/NY's December Monthly Meeting to be held will focus on climate-related forced migration and its connections to the CSW68 Priority and Review Themes. Register today.
Making it happen: Work flexibility in healthcare | RANZCP
EVENT In collaboration with Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australasian College of Dermatologists, the RANZCP is holding an online event "Making it happen: Work flexibility in healthcare" 6 March 2024. Register today.
Empowering Diversity, Enabling Excellence: A Celebration of Women’s Impact in Medicine | AMA Vic
Studley GroundsEVENT - AMA Victoria and the Women in Medicine Committee invite all members to a special event for International Women's Day 2024 to be held Tuesday 12 March, 2024 at the Studley Grounds, Kew. Secure your spot today.
“Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexuality and Sexual Difficulties” – An introductory course in Sexual Medicine and Therapy – Monash University
On-line / ZoomEVENT Monash University is again running an introductory course in Sexual Medicine and Therapy. This 2-day online multidisciplinary course on Sexuality and Sexual Difficulties, being held 15 March and 23 March 2024, is relevant for all health practitioners, trainees and students. It will discuss the need to talk about sex, address the obstacles, and will empower the registrants to raise and discuss topics of sexuality and sexual difficulties with their patients. Early bird registration closes soon. Register today.
Launch of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute and Change Agenda for First Nations Gender Justice – Livestream
A reminder for members to register for the livestream event for the official launch of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute and Change Agenda for First Nations Gender Justice on Tuesday 19th March 2024 from 6.15pm (AEDT). The launch will celebrate the creation of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice, housed at the Australian National University on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country (Canberra). Register today.
National Close the Gap Day 21st March 2024
On the third Thursday in March every year (21 Mar 2024), Australians can show their support and send our governments a clear message that we value health equality as a fundamental right for all. The aim is to bring people together to share information, and most importantly, to take meaningful action to support health equality for First Nations people. The themes of this year’s report are Progressing Voice, Treaty, Truth, Leadership and Governance and Building our Economies.
Sexual Safety in Medicine Series: Global perspectives
Hosted by Dr Louise Stone, the lead editor of an international text book on sexual harassment in medicine, you are invited to attend the next Sexual Harassment in Medicine seminar to be held Saturday 23 March 2024. Register today.
Sharing and Strengthening Our Practice | Northern Territory Government Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Alice Springs Conference CentreA conference that may interest you: The Northern Territory Government Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities invites you to the domestic, family and sexual violence conference, "Sharing and strengthening our practice," in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) from 5 to 6 June, 2024.
Victorian Pelvic Pain Symposium | health.vic.gov.au
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) ureka Room, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006Am pleased to be a panel speaker at the Pelvic Pain Symposium on June 13, sharing GP clinical perspectives. Come join us. It’s free too! - Magdalena Simonis, Women’s health specialist, Endometriosis Action Plan Expert Advisory Group. Register today for 13 June 2024 Symposium.
Inaugural Women in Rural Health Leadership Conference 2024
The inaugural Women in Rural Health Leadership Conference will be held in Sydney on Thursday 20 June. Designed for women in rural health who have started in, or are looking to progress to, leadership roles, it will feature a series of inspiring and practical presentations from women in leadership positions in the sector – as well as practical workshops. Register your interest to stay up to date.
Deep Dive into Dyspareunia: A multidisciplinary 1 day workshop on sexual pain – 20 July 2024
On-line / ZoomThe Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University is once again running a 1 day live, online course on assessing and managing sexual pain. The online course will be held 20 July 2024. Registrations open now.
AMA24 Conference | August
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition CentreThe Australian Medical Association 'AMA24 Conference' will be hosted at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 2nd to 4th, 2024. Registration is now open.
