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AFMW Projects and Initiatives

The AFMW has embarked on several initiatives and projects over the years. These aim to either shed further light on the issues that we advocate for, or assist medical women both professionally and personally. If you are interested in conducting research or undertaking a project that is in alignment with our mission, we are very willing to assist.

Projects & Initiatives

Dr Anna Seth
AFMW
Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, AFMW Immediate Past President

Uplifting video, jobs, volunteering and more | CAHA

Feeling weary regarding the ever present threats of climate change? Here is an excellent post created by a DEA member a couple of years ago which still resonates with me.  And if you are interested in taking a course or being involved in some form of research or volunteering, our friends at Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) have shared a great link.

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Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, AFMW Immediate Past President September 27, 2023
2023 - 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Recipient: Dr Alicia Veasey
Initiatives
Dr Lydia Pitcher

Introducing Dr Alicia Veasey, 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Recipient

This week we complete the series where we have profiled the achievements and aspirations of the 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves recipients in the lead up to the 2023 Referendum on the Voice to Parliament. We introduce you to Dr Alicia Veasey, a proud Torres Strait Islander woman, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a subspeciality fellowship in Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology (IFEPAG).

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Dr Lydia Pitcher September 23, 2023
2023 - 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Recipient: Dr Julia-Rose Satre
Initiatives
Dr Lydia Pitcher

Introducing Dr Julia-Rose Satre, 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Recipient

We continue to profile the achievements and aspirations of the 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves recipients in the lead up to the 2023 Referendum on the Voice to Parliament. In our earlier posts, we shared the stories of Ms Megan Shuttleworth and Ms Natalie Gordon, and this week we would like to introduce you to another of this year’s bursary recipients, Dr Julia-Rose Satre.

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Dr Lydia Pitcher September 20, 2023
2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Recipient: Ms Natalie Gordon
Initiatives
Dr Lydia Pitcher

Introducing Ms Natalie Gordon, 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Recipient

The Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program was established as part of our commitment to the reconciliation and the Makarrata Commission, to encourage and empower female medical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates and students as they further their medical career and/or leadership aspirations. This week, we would like to introduce you to one this year’s bursary recipients, Ms Natalie Gordon.

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Dr Lydia Pitcher September 7, 2023
2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursaries - ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECIPIENTS in NAIDOC WEEK
Initiatives
Dr Lydia Pitcher

2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursaries – Recipients announced in NAIDOC Week

In the spirit of the 2023 NAIDOC Week celebrations, we are very pleased to announce the outcome of 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program. Congratulations to this year’s four recipients, who are all members of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association, and at diverse stages of their career (two medical students, one recent graduate PGY1, and one registrar in her final year of specialty training).

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Dr Lydia Pitcher July 6, 2023
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