
Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program 2026 | Applications Open 26 May
Now in its sixth year, the 2026 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program will be launched on Tuesday 26 May 2026, to coincide with National Sorry Day.
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Now in its sixth year, the 2026 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program will be launched on Tuesday 26 May 2026, to coincide with National Sorry Day.

We are delighted to share this important announcement – the condition has not changed, but a new name feels so much more inclusive and is a welcome focus on a significant issue in women’s health

Applications are now open for RANZCOG’s 2026 grants, scholarships, and travel opportunities, which support members, trainees, clinicians, and researchers to pursue study, research, and professional development in women’s health.

Canberra turned on gorgeous weather for the lakeside Fun Run this year, and our team from MWS ACT & Region donned various shades of pink, purple and teal (the Mother’s Day event now supports both breast and ovarian cancer research) to walk/run the 5km along lake Burley Griffin.

[EVENT] Australia’s Global Women’s Peace Network National Assembly is being held Saturday 23 May, 2026 at the Mount Waverley Community Centre, Victoria.Register today.

[EVENT] The Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference, will be held jointly with the Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference this September in Melbourne. Register today.

We are delighted to share that our AFMW past President Dr Sarah Coll is running for AMAQ Vice President and encourage all members to view her presentation which outlines her passion for supporting all Doctors. We wish the strong contingent of women who have nominated for Director roles in AMAQ all the best in the elections.

This is a share of the April Follow Up Newsletter from our colleagues at NGO CSW/NY. The newsletter includes the April Monthly Meeting Recording, May Monthly Meeting Registration, YLYP Monthly Meeting Registration and NGO CSW Membership..

[REMINDER] Applications from Queensland medical women for the NCWQ 2026 Bursary Program close Monday 4 May 2026. Find out more.

The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT held its annual sports event on the 19th April 2026 on the picturesque croquet lawns of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, where a wonderful group of members gathered for an afternoon of play, connection, and wellbeing. View photo gallery.

This is a share of the April Monthly Newsletter from our colleagues at NGO CSW/NY. The newsletter includes CSW70 Updates, NGO CSW 70 Forum Consultation Day video, UN80 Reform: CSW70 PGA Dialogue and S-G Townhall and Upcoming Forums and Conferences.

[EVENT] For the first time, the Women Deliver Conference will be regionally hosted — shaped by and for the Oceanic Pacific — in Melbourne from 27-30 April. AFMW is excited to be attending this event. If you are attending, please reach out to Dr Madhura Naidu, our Vice-President who will be coordinating a meet-and-greet of AFMW members at the event.
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