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.
AFMW 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) + President’s Awards
Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre 251 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaRSVP FINAL REMINDER - AGM + PRESIDENT'S AWARDS - Dear AFMW Members, the AFMW Annual General Meeting is being held in person at the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, Melbourne (and via Zoom), Saturday 18 November 2023. In keeping with previous years, the AFMW President’s awards will also be given and we will have the opportunity to listen to a short presentation from each of the recipients. Please RSVP if you can or cannot attend. A Zoom meeting link will be provided upon RSVP.
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.
Circle of Kindness – Return to Work or School Debrief
On-line / ZoomEVENT Dr Sarah Coll (She/Her) Yirrganydji Country is inviting you to our next scheduled Zoom meeting: "Circle of Kindness - Return to Work or School Debrief". The chat will be hosted by Dr Desiree Yap Swei Lien AM, Thurs 8 Feb 2024, 8pm-9pm AEDT (Melb/Syd/ACT) / 7pm-8pm AEDT (Qld). Please join us if you are a medical woman - non-members welcome!
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.
Circle of Kindness – What will you be doing for International Women’s Day? [UPDATED]
On-line / ZoomEVENT Dr Sarah Coll (She/Her) Yirrganydji Country is inviting you to our next scheduled Zoom meeting: "Circle of Kindness - What will you be doing for International Womens Day?". The chat will be hosted by Dr Ruby Curtis, Wed 6 March 2024, 8pm-9pm AEDT (Melb/Syd/ACT) / 7pm-8pm AEDT (Qld). Please join us if you are a medical woman - non-members welcome!
MWS ACT & Region Annual Cocktail Party in the National Capital – 7 Mar 2024
66 Munro St, Curtin 66 Munro St, Curtin, ACTMWS ACT EVENT - To celebrate Medical Women on International Women’s Day, all Medical Women are welcome to join us at the MWS ACT & Region annual Cocktail Party, 7 March 2024. It's a great opportunity to network and celebrate who we are.
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.
Circle of Kindness – 17 April 2024
On-line / ZoomAFMW President, Dr Sarah Coll (She/Her) Yirrganydji Country, invites you to attend the next session in our regular series "Circle of Kindness: AFMW Fireside Chats". Our next chat will be held Wed 17 April 2024, 7pm-8pm AEST, hosted by Dr Sarah Coll. Please join us if you are a medical woman - non-members welcome!
President’s Chat with Prof Manjula O’Connor – 24 April
On-line / ZoomAFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Prof Manjula O’Connor on the 24th of April at 8pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Professor Manjula Datta O’Connor is an Indian-born award winning psychiatrist, author, researcher, reviewer, teacher and campaigner, community leader, changemaker, advocate with special interest in migrant women’s mental health, complex trauma and family violence. Register Now.
President’s Chat with Cristina Santangelo – 22 May [POSTPONED]
On-line / ZoomUnfortunately this President's Chat with Cristina Santangelo has been postponed. New details will be published when available.
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.
President’s Chat with Prof Caroline DeCosta – 12 June
On-line / ZoomAFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Prof Manjula O’Connor on the 12th of June at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Caroline de Costa is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the College of Medicine at James Cook University, Cairns Campus in North Queensland, Australia.
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.
Circle of Kindness – 19 June 2024
On-line / ZoomAFMW President, Dr Sarah Coll (She/Her) Yirrganydji Country, invites you to attend the next session in our regular series "Circle of Kindness: AFMW Fireside Chats". Our next chat will be held Wed 19 June 2024, 8pm-9pm AEST, hosted by Dr Katrina Harris. Please join us if you are a medical woman - non-members welcome!
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.
MWIA – Western Pacific Regional Conference 2024
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel Cebu City, PhilippinesThe Medical Women's International Association (MWIA) and Philippine Medical Women’s Association (PMWA) are hosting the Western Pacific Regional Conference 11-13 July 2024 in Cebu City, Philippines. The topic of the event is "Empowering Women in Medical Education & Leadership". Registrations Now Open.
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.
President’s Chat with Dr Linny Kimly Phuong – 31 July
On-line / ZoomAFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Dr Linny Kimly Phuong on the 31st July at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Dr Linny Kimly Phuong is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician who currently works at Cabrini, the Royal Children’s Hospital and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Register today!
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.
President’s Chat with Dr Antonio Di Dio – 21 August
On-line / ZoomAFMW President, Dr Coll is interviewing Dr Antonio Di Dio on the 21st August at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Chat topics include: His topics are: Regulatory frameworks in Australia and how to handle the journey and Doctor's wellbeing and psychological safety and supports. Register today.
Spotlight Series – A Chat with Leah Kaminsky – 11 September
On-line / ZoomDr Marjorie Cross OAM chats with doctor and award winning author, Leah Kaminsky on the 11th September at 7pm. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Leah's debut novel The Waiting Room won the Voss Literary Prize and was shortlisted for the Helen Asher Award. It promises to be an entertaining evening. Register today.
Woman In Leadership Panel Discussion | VMWS
Queen Victoria Women’s Centre 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaJoin the Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) for an insightful and empowering Women in Leadership Panel Discussion at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre. This event being held Saturday 14 September, is designed specifically for women in medicine will delve into the pressing question: Why are there so few women in medical leadership? Secure your spot today!
Spotlight on Young AFMW – A Chat with Dr Marissa Daniels – 9 October
On-line / ZoomAFMW is interviewing Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc), a UQ Research Student studying emerging technologies for molecular profiling of lung cancer, immediate past yAFMW co-Chair and past Treasurer for AFMW. Register today.
Spotlight Series – A Chat with Assoc Prof Louise Stone – 4 Dec 2024
On-line / ZoomAFMW is chatting with Associate Professor Louise Stone. The online session will be held 8pm AEDT Wednesday 4 December 2024. AFMW members and non-members are invited to attend this Zoom session. Register in advance.
