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February 13th marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. It is important that we reflect the work that still needs to be done to address the impacts of unresolved and intergenerational trauma, through listening to the stories of Stolen Generation survivors.
[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Dr James Allen, founder of an Australian LGBTIQ youth harm prevention charity The Orbona Foundation, on 5 Feb 2025. Watch the video chat today.
Vale Rosalind Terry, pioneering surgeon and champion of women in medicine, who passed 31 January 2025. Funeral to be held Tuesday 11 Feb, 2pm, Brighton White Lady Funerals.
Many of us are deeply concerned about the health effects of climate change. View resources and how you can take action.
We are looking for enthusiastic medical women who would like to be part of our Medical Women’s International Association Western Pacific Conference 2027 Working Group or AFMW Centennial Celebrations 2027 Working Group. If you are interested and/or would like further information, please email [email protected] by 28 Feb 2025
[EVENT] The Women’s Climate Congress is holding their 2025 conference “Women changing the climate – A festival of women leading climate action” in Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia, Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March 2025. Medical women of the AFMW are invited to attend. Tickets available now.
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in many East Asian countries. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar year and typically falls between January 21 and February 20.
We are looking for enthusiastic medical women who would like to be part of our Working Groups and Special Interest Groups within AFMW. If you are interested and/or would like further information, please email [email protected] by 14 Feb 2025
On Saturday, 25th January 2025, the QMWS100 Working Committee embarked on a significant milestone in preserving the rich history of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society.
[EVENT] For those who might be in New York on 11 March, tickets are available for the NGO CSW69 Reception. Purchase your ticket today.
[EVENT] The NGO CSW are excited to announce registration access to the CSW69 virtual portal is now open! The forum is being held March 10 – 21, 2025. Register today.
We did it! Our 2024 AGM was belatedly held on 18 January 2025. Here’s a recap from Dr Sandra Hirowatari, Rural Representative and Executive Member AFMW.
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