
MWS ACT & Region Event – Committee Planning Meeting for 2026 [RECAP]
[EVENT RECAP] The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held its 2026 Planning Meeting with productive and constructive discussion on 1st February 2026.

[EVENT RECAP] The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held its 2026 Planning Meeting with productive and constructive discussion on 1st February 2026.

The AFMW share the sad news posted by the AMA of the passing of Professor Dame Marie Bashir. Dr Kate Duncan AM reminded the AFMW that Dame Mary was patron of the MWIA conference in Sydney 2001.

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“We are grateful and honored with your renewed trust for continuing to serve MWIA and its noble mission!” Dr. Mariam Jashi, Secretary General, Medical Women’s International Association.

[EVENT REMINDER] The 3rd National Family Safety Summit, taking place from 17–20 February 2026 in Perth/Boorloo, brings together the leaders driving the next wave of reform across justice, health, housing, policing, child protection, community services, ACCOs and government. Register today. NOTE – Early Bird Discount ends Friday 16 Jan 2026.

[EVENT] Registrations are now open for the 18th National Rural Health Conference, taking place 14–16 September 2026 at the Adelaide Convention Centre (Tarntanya). Register Today.

“Female general practitioners in Australia are earning less than male colleagues, with the pay gap driven by a rebate structure that favours shorter consultations.” – aap

“Voices Against Violence Podcast”, a new podcast produced by NGO CSW/NY, seeks to amplify voices, share experiences, highlight innovative approaches, and raise awareness of global efforts to end gender-based violence, providing a platform for prominent voices from different regions of the world to share their experiences with a global audience.

Register now for the NGO CSW December Monthly Meeting! This meeting via Zoom will be addressing the structural barriers in gender equality.

“The ANU Medical Student Women’s Juggle Event 2025 was more than an evening of connection—it was a vibrant mixture of shared wisdom, laughter, and heartfelt dialogue. With doctors and medical students gathered under one roof, the event created a safe and inspiring space to explore the many facets of life in medicine.” Dr Betty Ge, AFMW National Coordinator
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