The AFMW is enthusiastic about supporting women and non-binary gender individuals and groups. We actively advocate for several key issues as listed below. The AFMW is often invited to attend seminars, workshops and presentations regarding equality, gender in medicine, gender discrimination and other topics as listed below. If you would like the AFMW to represent or advocate for you and/or to form a collaboration or partnership, please contact us.
On November 7, AFMW will hold our Triennial meetings. This includes our Annual General Meeting. Time: 4pm – 6pm Location: via Zoom Proceedings will include:
Young AFMW’s Role and Purpose Female medical students and doctors fewer than 7 years since graduation, OR younger than 40 yrs of age, are eligible
MWIA Western Pacific Region and the Korean Medical Women’s Association invite you to COVID 19 Experience in the MWIA Western Pacific Region: a virtual symposium
Now is the time to consider a position on Council. Office bearer positions are open to anyone with AFMW Council experience. Contact AFMW for more
Dr Magdalena Simonis is a Melbourne based GP with extensive experience, including involvement in medical women’s societies at state, national and international levels and in
This has been another very busy quarter. Your AFMW Exec has taken on secretarial services themselves after protracted negotiation with Lifestylers. We instituted a weekly
AFMW is committed to working towards equitable health outcomes for all, especially women and children. An essential part of this is the AFMW Reconciliation Action
National Reconciliation Week is held from May 27 to June 3. AFMW stands with all Australians during this week, National Reconciliation Week, to learn about
Dr Magdalena Simonis, Victorian Medical Women’s Society President and GP, has published her advice for those counselling patients contemplating pregnancy in the midst of the
The AFMW recognises the Global COVID-19 Pandemic as a health emergency first and foremost, in addition to its profound social and financial consequences.
LAST MINUTE OPPORTUNITY Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 73rd World Health Assembly will be held on May 18 and 19 as a virtual event
Dear Colleagues and Friends, The start to 2020 has been difficult, especially those directly affected by our bushfires. Many of us are busily working in
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