“Survivors of sexual abuse welcome the ‘monumental shift’ in how courts approach sentencing, while others say it could limit defendants’ rights.” Penry Buckley, The Guardian
“A series of studies into this lesser-known form of intimate violence is hoped to form the basis of clinical guidelines for GPs.” Jo Roberts, newsGP (RACGP)
“AFMW is delighted to acknowledge the contributions of medical women around Australia who were awarded in the Australia Day Honours 2026.” Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
“Our last eBulletin of 2025 was in mid December, only days before the shocking events at Bondi which has cast a nasty pall over the Holiday Season around Australia. My heart goes out to the victims and their families and to the whole Jewish Community who are reeling at such a targeted attack.” Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
“I wish all of you a very happy Festive Season and hope that we can all approach 2026 with fresh energy and enthusiasm!” Dr Brenda Masters, President, AFMW
All Medical Women’s Society members are invited to attend the AFMW 2025 AGM being held via Zoom or in person in Kingston, ACT, Sat 6 December 2025. If you wish to attend, please register your interest with [email protected].
This is a share from our UN DESA colleagues. “What the data tell us about equality between women and men” is the featured story in the UN DESA Voice October 2025. Watch the video.
AFMW would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Dr Rosalie Cooper on being recognised for her years of service with the award of Medal of the Order of Australia – OAM.
“As members of AFMW, we are committed to advancing the professional development, education, and training of medical women. Our goal is to enhance health and welfare, particularly for women and children in Australia.”
[EVENT] The MWIA International Congress is being held 12-14 October in Cairo, Egypt. We hope to see a strong contingent of Australian Delegates at this 33rd International Congress of MWIA. Note, the deadline for Submission of Abstracts is soon … 15 May, 2025.
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