AFMW Open Forum Mar 13 – CSW65 Parallel Event Planning Session
On-line / ZoomJoin us Saturday March 13 for the next AFMW Open Forum. "Planning Session Part 2 for AFMW Parallel Event to be held in conjunction with 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women."
65th UN Commission on the Status of Women 2021
On-line / ZoomJoin in from Saturday 20 March for the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
No Open Forum on 20 March – Join us instead at AFMW’s Parallel Event at the CSW65
On-line / ZoomPlease be advised there will be no Open Forum held 20 March. Instead, join us at the AFMW hosted CSW65 Parallel Event.
65th UN Commission on the Status of Women – Parallel Event hosted by AFMW
On-line / ZoomJoin us Saturday Mar 20. This Parallel virtual event hosted by AFMW will discuss "COVID-19 Changed Everything – Australian Women Doctors as Gender Equity Advocates.
CSW65 MWIA Parallel Event – Women Doctors: Champions of Global Equality
On-line / ZoomJoin MWIA Saturday Mar 20 for this paralle event to the CSW65 to discuss "Women Doctors: Champions of Global Equality".
AFMW Open Forum Mar 27 – World Health Assembly – Introduction and Orientation
On-line / ZoomJoin us Saturday March 06 for the next AFMW Open Forum. "International Women's Day PLUS Planning for AFMW Parallel Event to be held in conjunction with 65th UN Commission on the Status of Women."
Get to know your Japan and Taiwan colleagues – MWIA Western Pacific Region Meeting (& 10 April Open Forum)
On-line / ZoomJust a reminder to join us Saturday 10 April, for the next MWIA interactive webinar (and AFMW Open Forum), lead by Dr Desiree Yap AM (AFMW), as we "get to know our colleagues in the regions" of Japan and Taiwan.
AFMW Open Forum April 15 – Member’s Q&A with our own Tech ‘Gurus’
On-line / ZoomJoin us Thursday April 15 for an AFMW Open Forum as we present a Q & A session opportunity to ask all those IT questions you always wanted to ask, but never had someone to ask. Submit your question today!
AFMW RAP Group 17 April
On-line / ZoomThe AFMW RAP Group is meeting will be held this weekend, 4pm Saturday 17th April. All AFMW Members are welcome to join this meeting of the RAP Group.
Global Somali Diaspora online summit “COVID-19 and Draught Impact on Somalia”
On-line / ZoomGlobal Somali Diaspora (GSD) in partnership with DEMAC and IOM is proud to host an important online summit covering: "COVID-19 and Draught Impact on Somalia". Saturday 24 April, watch Live on facebook.com/GlobsomDiaspora.
AFMW Open Forum 24 April – Climate Change and Human Health with guest speaker Dr Kate Wylie
On-line / ZoomJoin us Saturday 24 April for the next AFMW Open Forum "Climate Change and Human Health". Our special guest speaker is Dr Kate Wylie, founder of Climate Medicine and a member of Doctors For The Environment Australia. All AFMW members and non-members are welcome. Register today.
AFMW Open Forum 5 May – CV Writing Seminar with A/Prof Deb Colville
On-line / ZoomJoin us Wednesday 5 May for the AFMW Open Forum where Associate Professor Deb Colville will led a CV writing seminar. This popular event, run by the VMWS, is open to all VMWS and AFMW members. This session also includes a CV review opportunity.
15 May Webinar – Supporting Women in Medicine Achieve Their Goals – MWIA Mentoring and Leadership for Medical Women
On-line / ZoomREMINDER: Join in this Saturday 15 May for the Mentoring and Leadership for Medical Women webinar, "Supporting women in medicine achieve their goals". The session is the first of the year, hosted by the MWIA Mentoring and Leadership Special Interest Group, The event is free, open to all countries, is interactive, with international leadership speakers. Please spread the word.
RANZCOG – Women’s Health Summit 2021
Australian Parliament House Canberra, ACT, Australia27 MAY. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is pleased to announce that it will hold the RANZCOG Women’s Health Summit 2021 at Australian Parliament House, Canberra on Thursday 27 May 2021.
QMWS May Dinner Meeting “Celebrating United Nations” (Including the AFMW Open Forum)
United Service Club 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD, Australia27 MAY OPEN FORUM. Please join the QMWS for a special dinner meeting Thursday May 27th 2021. The theme for the QMWS May dinner meeting is “Celebrating United Nations". We are so excited to have three special guest speakers for the night: Dr Jillian Farmer (Dr Jillian Farmer (United Nations and formerly Qld rural GP), Brendan Rook & Dr Helena Franco. Online bookings for all AFMW members and network are welcome.
[EVENT POSTPONED] RACGP Women in General Practice Conference – Brainy Women: A Healthy Mind And Body
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street,, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaEVENT POSTPONED. Please be advised that due to recent COVID restrictions, this event (originally scheduled for 5-6 June) has been postponed until further notice.
Open Forum + Get to know your Hong Kong and China colleagues – MWIA Western Pacific Region Meeting
On-line / Zoom5 JUNE OPEN FORUM. Please join us Saturday 5 June, for the next MWIA interactive webinar (and AFMW Open Forum), lead by Dr Desiree Yap AM (AFMW), as we "get to know our colleagues in the regions" of Hong Kong and China. Saturday 5th June start time is 3pm WP MWIA Meeting-Melbourne / Sydney/ Brisbane/Canberra meeting time from 3pm to 5pm (meet China and Hong Kong).
HKWDA Webinar – Building Inner Resources and System Thinking to Flourish in Medicine
On-line / Zoom8 JUNE. HKWDA Webinar being held on the topic of "Building Inner Resources and System Thinking to Flourish in Medicine". Guest speaker is Professor Agnes Wong, Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology and Psychology, University of Toronto, Canada.
Webinar- Peri menopause, menopause when does it start? Where does it stop? What to expect and how to manage the change.
On-line / Zoom9 JUNE. AFMW President, Magdalena Simonis is presenting to the Greek women’s forum “Food For Thought” on all things menopause related. Sharing our knowledge and expertise by talking in the language of our CALD communities, helps demystify complex issues which women of some cultural backgrounds can find embarrassing.
No Open Forum 12 June
On-line / ZoomPlease be advised that due to the HKWDA 8 June webinar, no AFMW Open Forum is scheduled for Saturday 12 June 2021.
Profession Health Education Webinar – Climate change is a gendered issue (DEA)
On-line / Zoom17 JUNE. Please join Dr Kristine Barnden for this free one hour webinar hosted by Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA). Learn more about women's health in a changing climate. This event is targeted at health professionals but all interested parties are welcome to attend. After her presentation Dr Barnden will be joined by Ana Navidad, midwife and climate activist, for further discussion and to answer questions from the audience.
Webinar: Treatments for Breast Cancer – Options and Considerations
On-line / Zoom15 JULY: Join Breast Cancer Network Australia for insight into the latest treatments for breast cancer, as well as for a glimpse into the pioneering research shaping the future of how we treat the disease. This virtual conference is a must-join for people wanting to know about what treatments are available, what treatments are on the horizon and the options and considerations that might impact your own experience, including managing side effects. Guest presenter includes Assoc / Prof Magda Simonis, AFMW President.
MWIA Webinar: Mentees and younger doctors – Finding a mentor and what to expect
On-line / Zoom31 JULY: Please join us this Saturday @ 9pm AEST for our Mentoring and Leadership interactive webinar. We will be looking at mentees and what to look for from a mentor. Please invite your friends, and share on your social media platforms. We are very much looking forward to the event. The Zoom link is active so book now.
AFMW Council Meeting – August
On-line / Zoom9 AUG: Save the Date – AFMW Council Meeting 8pm start. More details coming soon!
Better Futures Forum – Our moment to drive national climate action
On-line / Zoom17-19 AUGUST: Join us for Australia’s most ambitious climate initiative in the lead-up to Glasgow 2021 Better Futures Australia’s growing community of climate champions are declaring their support for taking ambitious climate action, showcasing real-world solutions and building momentum towards a focal event – a virtual national Better Futures Forum – 17 - 19 August 2021.
QMWS & AFMW Open Forum 19 Aug – “Time for Reform of the Mental Health System?”
On-line / Zoom19 AUG. Please join the QMWS for their August Meeting on "Time for Reform of the Mental Health System in Australia?". Keynote speaker at the event is Dr Christel Middeldorp, Professor of Child and Youth Psychiatry and co-chair of the Strategy expert group. This is an online event is part of AFMW Open Forum calendar, with all AFMW members and network are welcome.
MWIA Western Pacific Regional Conference 2021
On-line / Zoom20-21 AUG - SAVE THE DATE: The MWIA conference event, hosted by the Korean Medical Women's Association, is being held as a Virtual Conference, Seoul, South Korea. The focus of the conference is on the topic "The Role of Medical Women in the Future". Call for Abstract Submissions close 19 July. Early registration deadline is 6 August 2021.
AFMW Open Forum 25 August – Professor Caroline De Costa guest speaker
On-line / Zoom25 AUG: AFMW Open Forum. Please join us as we talk with Professor Caroline De Costa AM on August 25th to hear about her new book ‘the women’s doc”. Come and be inspired.
Climate Action for Health Professionals (DEA Webinar)
On-line / Zoom26 AUGUST: Join us at the next "After Hours" webinar, hosted by Dr Kate Wylie, DEA and AFMW member from South Australia, and recent AFMW Open Forum Guest Speaker. There will be an informal Zoom available to AFMW members after the session, to discuss our response to this challenge.
Women’s Health Week 6-10 Sept
On-line / Zoom6-10 SEPT: Women’s Health Week is the biggest week in Australia focusing on good health and wellbeing for women and girls. Run by Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, the campaign takes a preventive approach to health by providing resources, tips and information on maintaining good health, inspiring women and girls to learn more and take positive action.
