Circle of Kindness – AFMW Fireside Chat 17 May 2023
On-line / ZoomWe invite you to attend the next session in our regular series "Circle of Kindness: AFMW Fireside Chats". Our next 'chat' will be held Wednesday 17 May 2023, 8:00-9:00PM AEST, hosted by Dr Tahnee Bridson. Please join us if you are a medical woman - non-members welcome!
**POSTPONED** Women On Boards – Dr Jennifer Schafer | AFMW
On-line / ZoomPOSTPONED - The AFMW hosted event "Women on Boards with guest speaker Dr Jennifer Schafer" is being held Wednesday 21 June 2023. Dr Jennifer Schafer has a passion for governance and will offer her perspective on how Women contribute at Boards and give some tips and tricks on how to be an effective participant.
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.
Prescribing Parenthood: Navigating the Journey of Starting a Family as a Doctor | VMWS
On-line / Zoom13 JULY: The Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) is excited to present their next event… PRESCRIBING PARENTHOOD: Navigating the Journey of Starting a Family as a Doctor! Register today.
iDEA 2023 Conference
The University of Queensland St Lucia, QLD, AustraliaREMINDER Join Doctors for the Environment Australia for the iDEA23 “Surviving and Thriving” conference in July 2023. This highly anticipated weekend conference is to be held at the beautiful University of Queensland St. Lucia Campus in Brisbane from 14th-16th. DEA Members are invited to submit an abstract for a poster presentation at the conference. 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.
FRACKING WITH OUR HEALTH, the health impacts of gas extraction | DEA AfterHours
On-line / Zoom27 JUL Fracking and other forms of gas extraction are known to have multiple detrimental impacts on human health. This webinar looks at the many serious effects of gas on human health. AfterHours webinars are free, open to everyone and are CPD accredited activities for RACGP and ACCRM. Register today.
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.
Women’s Health Week 2023
On-line / Zoom4-8 SEPT: This is the 13th year of the Jean Hailes health promotion program, Women's Health Week. AFMW President, A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM has been busy presenting at three events. More updates on these to come in our next ebulletin issues.
Circle of Kindness – AFMW Fireside Chat 7 Sept 2023
On-line / ZoomWe invite you to attend the next session in our regular series "Circle of Kindness: AFMW Fireside Chats". Our next 'chat' will be held Thursday 7 Sept 2023, 8:00-9:00PM AEST, hosted by AFMW president, Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM. Please join us if you are a medical woman - non-members welcome!
Know Your Queers: Queer Health Panel and Networking Event | VMWS
Boyd Community Centre 207 City Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia9 SEPT: The Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) is excited to host an upcoming all gender inclusive Queer Health Panel and Networking Event for queer and ally doctors and medical students in Melbourne. Book today.
Australia’s doctors – driving action on climate change | AMA & DEA
On-line / ZoomAMA & DEA invite you to attend the webinar 'Australia’s doctors – driving action on climate change' on Tuesday 12 September 2023 at 7-9 pm (AEST), where presenters will discuss the urgent need for the Australian healthcare sector to act by prioritising the transition away from greenhouse gas emissions and rapidly reducing the healthcare sector’s carbon footprint.
AFMW Council Meeting – 19 September 2023
On-line / ZoomREMINDER - The next AFMW Council Meeting will be held Tuesday 19 September 2023. Please also be advised that nominations from AFMW members for office bearer / Council vacancies are now invited.
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.
Circle of Kindness – AFMW Fireside Chat 12 Oct 2023
On-line / ZoomEVENT REMINDER We invite you to attend the next session in our regular series "Circle of Kindness: AFMW Fireside Chats". Our next chat will be held Thursday 12 Oct 2023, 8pm-9pm AEDT (Melb/Syd/ACT) / 7pm-8pm AEST (Qld), hosted by Dr Kate Duncan AM. Please join us if you are a medical woman - non-members welcome!
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.
