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.
GP22 Nov 2022 – Registration Now Open | RACGP
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia25-27 NOV: RACGP's GP22 will be held in Melbourne. Running in person for the first time in two years, GP22 will give you access to the education and networking opportunities you’ve been craving. Victoria’s Women In General Practice Committee is proud to present Brainy Women: A Healthy Mind and Body being held at the RACV City Club Melbourne 28–29 May 2022. Registrations now open.
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.
AFMW Strategic Planning Meeting
On-line / Zoom- 5 DEC: The AFMW Strategic Planning Meeting will be held this coming Monday December 5th, 8-9 pm ( AEDT) . This will be immediately preceded by the first Special Council Meeting of the new Council and Executive. Look out for the Zoom link in our next ebulletin ( Dr Katrina Harris, our Secretary in holidaying in Mexico ATM?)
RACGP Family & Domestic Abuse Webinar #4
On-line / ZoomWebinar 8 DEC: What is consent? Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Marina Malcolm discuss the five elements of consent and why documentation is so important in these cases. Is your practice set up to address family violence? Dr Magdalena Simonis and Dr Marina Malcolm offer practical tips to get your practice ready. Register today.
AFMW Council Meeting – 7 Feb 2023
On-line / ZoomREMINDER - The next AFMW Council Meeting will be held Tuesday 7 February 2023. Please RSVP tpday.
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.
Circle of Kindness – AFMW Fireside Chat
On-line / ZoomEVENT REMINDER: Our next chat will be held Wednesday 22 Feb 2022 8-9PM AEDT, hosted by Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President. The AFMW Fireside Chats are a safe space filled with kindness and trust where you can meet other medical women and talk about the challenges you're facing. Come, bring a friend who is not a member but think will benefit from having access to our Circle of Kindness.
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.
UN CSW67 – AFMW Parallel Event “Leading through the Digital Revolution to empower women and girls, no matter how far the distance”
On-line / ZoomREMINDER - Register Today for the 15 March AFMW Parallel Event - This year’s United Nations 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) commences in New York on March 6th -17th 2023. Hosts A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AFMW President and Dr Helena Franco Young AFMW Co-Chair and Harvard Scholar, are pleased to invite you all to this marvellous parallel event which will be hosted online on Wednesday 15th March 8pm AEDT (7pm AEST / 4am EST). Please register to attend (it only takes a minute or two).
“Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexuality and Sexual Difficulties” – An introductory course in Sexual Medicine and Therapy – Monash University
On-line / ZoomEVENT REMINDER Registrations will close on 13 March. 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 17 March and 25 March 2023, 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.
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!
MWIA Southern Europe Conference
On-line / ZoomOn April 21st MWIA Southern Europe MWIA is hosting a full day conference. Whilst I’d love to have attended in person, I am equally pleased to be invited to present the findings online based upon the MWIA Covid -19 survey undertaken with my co- investigators Professor Antonella Vezzani (Italy immed. Past Vice President (VP) MWIA Southern Europe) and Professor Magda Carneiro Sampaio ( Brazil) immed. Past VP Latin America.
Circle of Kindness – AFMW Fireside Chat 27 April 2023
On-line / ZoomOur next chat will be held Thursday 27 April 2023 2022 8.30-9.30PM AEST, hosted by Dr Elysia Robb. Dr Robb established the job share programme at Victorian Medical Women's Society (VMWS) years ago, which has now been expanded to Medical Women's Society of NSW. A mother of 2 juggling all manner of things, on numerous NFPs and now Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Please join us if you are a medical woman - nonmembers welcome!
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!
