The Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) is a not for profit, politically neutral, non sectarian, non government organisation that seeks to improve the health of all Australians, especially the health of women and children.
AFMW is a member of the Australian Women’s Coalition and the WomenSpeak Network, partners with Doctors for the Environment Australia and is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) and Climate and Health Alliance in Australia (CAHA).
We have a network of affiliated Australian state and territory societies:
In this article, originally published in the NEOS KOSMOS, two Greek doctors, one in Melbourne (AFMW President, Magda Simonis) and one in Sydney are calling on people to be vaccinated, whether with the AstraZeneca or the Pfizer BioNTech vaccines, as these are the most effective way to counter the rapidly spreading Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus and ultimately protect themselves and their loved ones.
There have been many announcements regarding vaccinations so in order to update the public, the Greek Community of Melbourne partnered with Department of Health to discuss these developments in a Q&A session on 25th August 2021. A video of this the Greek Community of Melbourne and the Department of Health webinar on COVID Vaccination is available here.
Young AFMW Co-chair and AFMW Recent Graduate Councilor Dr Helena Franco has been awarded an RG Menzies Scholarship by the Harvard Club of Australia. She will undertake a Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery at the Harvard Medical School. Congratulations, Helena!
As NSW and Victoria are facing lockdowns and the spread of this COVID variant increases the strain on us and our health system, AFMW extends its heartfelt best wishes to our doctors and health leaders who are trying their absolute best to respond to the evolving picture.
A/Professor Magdalena, AFMW President writes to the President of the Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW), deeply concerned regarding the impact on women and girls by the swift take over by Taliban, following the withdrawal of US and NATO forces in July this year.
In this article, originally published in the The Guardian, the Covid Australia vaccine rollout tracker shows how Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout and schedule compares with other countries, when will Australia be fully vaccinated and when will you be eligible to get your dose.
Attending the Better Futures Forum this week was invigorating. If you missed this Better Futures Forum, watch the replay here and check out the series of cartoons which summarise this amazing series of talks at this 3Day events.
The AFMW is creating an online AFMW “Herstory” E-Book, giving the AFMW members the opportunity to contribute to the AFMW oral tapestry, by forming a compilation of ‘our mentoring stories’ in which we honour those who have changed our lives. We invite you to add your story.
This list of updates from The Conversation is all about Climate and why AFMW’s Climate Health Action Group (CHAG is so important. It explains why we as AFMW should be engaged and outspoken on this issue of climate change and climate health impacts.
6 NOV: Dear AFMW Members, you are warmly invited to the first AFMW Annual General Meeting for the triennium which will be held via Zoom. Our AGM will be held Saturday 6th November, 10am-12:00pm (Melbourne/Canberra/Sydney); 11am-1pm (Brisbane). Please RSVP if you can attend or not. We welcome the submission of items for discussion.
22 SEPT [UPDATED]: Join us for the AFMW Open Forum, an interactive session with Professor O’Connell AO and hear her talk, “Investigating Female Genital Anatomy: what did we find? “. [Originally scheduled for 15 Sept, now being held 22 Sept]
10-12 SEPT: All AFMW members and guests are invited to join the AMWI Mumbai branch for the MWIA Central Asia Regional Conference online event. Guest speakers include representatives of the Mumbai branch plus AFMW president, Magda Simonis.
Join a passionate and dedicated group of women working towards equitable personal and professional opportunities for medical women and equal health care for all, especially women and children.
Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.
For 99 years, MWS NSW has been the peak representative body for medical women (including students!) in New South Wales.
No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.
Supporting QLD medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children.
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