64th Commission on the Status of Women 2020
United Nations New York Headquarters New York, United StatesCSW64 United Nations Conference. 64th Commission on the Status of Women 2020
iDEA 2020
Australian National UniversityYour invitation to attend iDEA 2020 at ANU.
World Health Assembly
World Health Organisation Headquarters, Geneva, SwitzerlandThe World Health Assembly is scheduled, to be held in Switzerland.
Introduction to AFMW and Anniversary of National Apology Day – Open Forum Feb 13
On-line / ZoomJoin us Saturday Feb 13. This online Zoom event is an opportunity to learn about AFMW, who we are, what we do, and how to get involved!
QMWS 2021 AGM with Guest Speaker – “Post Traumatic Growth”
United Service Club 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD, AustraliaJoin QMWS Thursday 18 Feb for their AGM with special Guest speaker David Roland as he discusses "Post Traumatic Growth".
MWIA Work Life Balance Special Interest Group Webinar
On-line / ZoomJoin the MWIA Sunday 27 Feb for this special interest group webinar discussing "Achieving work life balance during the Covid-19 pandemic".
AFMW Open Forum Feb 27 – ‘Insights into Australia’s National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy’
On-line / ZoomJoin us Saturday Feb 27 for the next AFMW Open Forum Zoom. "Insights into Australia's National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy with Prof Kristine Macartney will include Q and A session with guest panel."
AFMW Open Forum Mar 06 – International Women’s Day and Event Planning
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."
Monash University “Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexuality and Sexual Difficulties” Training Course
On-line / ZoomBeing held 12 March and 20 March, Monash University is again running a 2 day introductory course in Sexual Medicine and Therapy. "Let's Talk About Sex: Sexuality and Sexual Difficulties" sold out in 2019 and 2020 so please hurry, as places are limited.
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.
