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 at AMPCo’s InSight+, Dr Natasha Abeysekera, Dr Helena Franco, Dr Emily Shao and Dr Maddison Taylor, argue against the claim that gender equity has been achieved in medicine.
In this RACGP newsGP article, AFMW President, A/Professor Magdalena Simonis shares opinion on how delisting some popular HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy or MHT) medications from PBS is a gender issue, not a fiscal one.
As AFMW President and Chair AFMW Climate Health Action Group (CHAG), I’m thrilled to announce that AFMW now has a signed a memorandum of understanding with the Doctors For the Environment Australia (DEA).
In this article, originally shared via the Climate and Health Alliance in Australia, the CAHA are delighted to launch their new communications guide for health professionals, Real, Urgent and Now: Communicating the Health Impacts of Climate Change.
Here are six practical measures doctors can take, and can encourage their patients to take, which will have a positive impact on emissions and climate change while also improving health outcomes.
As Chair of the MWIA Mentoring and Leadership Special Interest Group, I am thrilled to report that our first ever webinar on May 15th 2021 was a fabulous success.
UPDATE. New members to the AFMW CHAG welcome PLUS discover 6 Practice Tips to help decarbonize our planet. The AFMW is proud to be a member of the Better Futures Australia Health Working Group, which includes representatives from Doctors for the Environment Australia, Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association, NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, and Climate and Health Alliance.
Somalia update: Proud to be liaising with Jawaahir Daahir BEM (2BAs, MAs), Founder & Chair Chair of Global Somali Diaspora (GSD). Somalia is being ravaged by COVID-19 and drought upon a background of chronic civil unrest lasting more than 30 years.
Many of us are concerned about the devastating news of India’s second wave of COVID-19 and wish to support our healthcare partners in India. Here are some suggestions from Dean Faculty of Medicine University of Melbourne Professor Jane Gunn.
17 JUNE. Please join Dr Kristine Barnden for this free one hour webinar hosted by Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA). Learn more about women’s health in a changing climate. This event is targeted at health professionals but all interested parties are welcome to attend. After her presentation Dr Barnden will be joined by Ana Navidad, midwife and climate activist, for further discussion and to answer questions from the audience.
9 JUNE. AFMW President, Magdalena Simonis is presenting to the Greek women’s forum “Food For Thought” on all things menopause related. Sharing our knowledge and expertise by talking in the language of our CALD communities, helps demystify complex issues which women of some cultural backgrounds can find embarrassing.
8 JUNE. HKWDA Webinar being held on the topic of “Building Inner Resources and System Thinking to Flourish in Medicine”. Guest speaker is Professor Agnes Wong, Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology and Psychology, University of Toronto, Canada.
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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