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 Australasian Institute of Digital Health, Australian Women’s Coalition, partners with Doctors for the Environment Australia and is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) and Climate and Health Alliance in Australia (CAHA).

We have a network of affiliated Australian state and territory societies:

ACT and Region
NSW MWS
NSW
QMWS
QLD
VMWS
VIC
Vale Dr Anne Myers 25/11/1925 - 18/02/2024
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 Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, AFMW Immediate Past President

Vale Dr Anne Myers

Dr Anne Myers passed away quietly, at Cabrini Sunday 18th February at 5:30 am. We are fortunate to have enjoyed Anne’s company and acceptance speech at our 2023 AGM in Melbourne, where she was the recipient of the 2023 President’s Honour for excellent service to women’s health.

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 AFMW

A safe place to reflect on the challenges of our work | BalintANZ

Don’t all of us engaged in clinical medicine yearn, from time to time, for an opportunity to reflect on what we’re doing and, in particular, to ponder the reasons why some patients seem so ‘difficult’? Dr Sheila O’Neill, a Canberra-based member of the Balint Society, provides an overview of how Balint groups may be a good fit for you.

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Advocating for, and supporting, the health and welfare of our communities.

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. 

Visit our affiliated state and territory

Medical Women Societies

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Medical Women's Society ACT & Region

Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.

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NSW MWS

Medical Women’s Society NSW

For 99 years, MWS NSW has been the peak representative body for medical women (including students!) in New South Wales.

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Victorian Medical Women's Society

No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.

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QMWS

QLD Medical Women's Society

Supporting QLD medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children.

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The Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) is operated by a volunteer team of medical women. Please contact us via our Facebook page or send an Email. Or use our contact form available here.

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