The AFMW are pleased to announce a scholarship for one young AFMW member to participate in a 10-week online program, called Acts of Confidence, which will equip you with the practical tools required to create an amazing future full of possibilities! Due date for this scholarship is 14 August.
Australian Medical Association (AMA) announced its new Federal Council which will be convened from 1 August 2022. AFMW President, Dr Simonis is the newly elected AMA Federal Council Representative for General Practice. This is a hugely important role as AMA is really the advocacy body for the profession.
AFMW president, Dr Magdalena Simonis spoke on NEOS KOSMOS The Interview podcast about the impact of COVID on the Greek community and the importance of trusting the family GP for information and guidance. Listen to the podcast here.
We extend a heartfelt congratulations to AFMW President, Dr Simonis on her inclusion in the recently published bilingual book “GREEK WOMEN OF INFLUENCE 1821-2021“.
EVENT RECAP: ‘After Hours’ is a webinar series by Doctors for the Environment Australia. The series “Planetary Health” was the topic of the first webinar for 2022, presented by Dr Kate Wylie in February. This informative and confronting session describes the concept of planetary health, outlines key features of planetary health and describes in detail those requiring the most pressing attention. Watch the webinar recording.
On March 20, AFMW hosted a Parallel Event at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year, AFMW’s topic was “Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change Advocates and Activists”. We were delighted to present to the international audience a program including presentations by esteemed colleagues from AFMW and other important national organisations including Dr Kimberly Humphrey, Deputy Chair of Doctors for the Environment Australia; Dr Kate Wylie, Founder of Climate Medicine; and Dr Liz Rickman and Dr Sarah Burrowes from the Australian Lesbian Medical Association. View the event recap and watch the video.
Dr Tahnee Bridson has been awarded Qld Young Australian of the Year for her work as founder of ‘Hand-n-Hand Peer Support’. This initiative supports the mental wellbeing of healthcare workers, and fosters a culture in the medical profession in which mental health is valued and help can be sought without fear or shame.
QMWS are very proud to announce that QMWS member Dr Margaret Kay AM has become a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medicine, to medical education, and to migrant health.
yAFMW Open letter to the Trainees of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Colleagues and Friends in regards to the events of last weekend. If you need help, please reach out – to a colleague, friend, your GP, or another trusted professional. AFMW also has a list of professional and personal wellbeing resources.
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