AFMW Congratulates Dr Betty Ge, AMA ACT President
AFMW acknowledges and congratulates Dr Betty Ge, AFMW National Coordinator, on her election as President of AMA ACT for the 2026–2028 term.
April 15, 2026
Author: Dr Brenda Masters, AFMW President
Seeking an Australian coordinator for a history project
If you are interested in helping document the extraordinary stories of medical women who fled Nazi Germany and settled in Australia, please contact the AFMW President to be connected with the project.
March 12, 2026
NSW to remove ‘good character’ from being considered at sentencing hearings in nationwide first | The Guardian
“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
February 10, 2026
Responding to reproductive coercion in general practice | RACGP
“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)
February 9, 2026
awards
2026 Australia Day Honours List – Female Doctors
“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
January 29, 2026
President's message
A Message from the President AFMW | January 2026
“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
January 12, 2026
President's message
A Message from the President AFMW | December 2025
“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
December 11, 2025
AGM
AFMW Notice of AGM | 6 Dec 2025
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].
November 20, 2025
UN DESA
UN DESA Voice Newsletter | Oct 2025
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.
October 3, 2025
awards
Acknowledgement of Honour in Kings Birthday Award – Dr Rosalie Cooper OAM
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.
June 24, 2025