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, and is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA). We have a network of affiliated Australian state and territory societies:
In this article, originally published by Safe Work Australia, we share with Australian medical women new national work health and safety guidelines. ——————- New national work health and safety guidance
AFMW would like to recognise the contributions of Australian medical women recognised by 2021 Australia Day Honours, and congratulate them on these achievements.
We congratulate Professor Jane Gunn on her appointment to Dean, MDHS, University of Melbourne. The first female Dean since female students first admitted to study medicine 1887.
In this article, Dr Simonis contributes expertise to the study findings and outlines how the lack of services in rural communities needs to be addressed.
These are difficult times for many people in the community and already, the issue of vaccine hesitancy is a concern that threatens to disrupt the Federal Government’s plan to deliver its national vaccine strategy for the
Watch a summary of a special Q&A event, held Dec 2020, where expert panelists (including the AFMW President), discussed the challenges ahead to vaccinate Australia against COVID-19.
In this article, originally published by RACGP, Dr Karen Magraith and I share insights about bioidentical hormone therapy. ——————- Two experts answer common questions on compounding bioidentical hormone therapy for
Join the next MWIA Western Pacific Region Virtual Seminar in the ‘Meet your regional neighbor’ series. Date/Time: Saturday, February 6 in the afternoon (see times below) Watch the Recording here
Dear Members, As we come to the close of 2020 and I write this address, my initial thought is ‘who would have guessed that this time last year, we would be facing a global pandemic?’
Join us Saturday Feb 27 for the next AFMW Open Forum Zoom. “Insights into Australia’s National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy with Prof Kristine Macartney will include Q and A session with guest panel.”
Being held 20-21 Aug, this MWIA conference event, hosted by the Korean Medical Women’s Association will focus on the topic “The Role of Medical Women in the Future”.
Join us Saturday Mar 20. This Parallel virtual event hosted by AFMW will discuss “COVID-19 Changed Everything – Australian Women Doctors as Gender Equity Advocates.
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.
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.
We welcome new members and participation in AMFW activities.