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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:

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

AFMW AGM 2013

AFMW invites all members to the 2013 Annual General Meeting to be held at Cabrini Hospital at 6.30pm on November 16.It will be followed by

Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee recommends mifepristone (RU486) be listed on the PBS

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended that mifepristone (RU486) and another drug taken in conjunction, misoprostol, be covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. In

AFMW President’s Report April 2013

Welcome to another AFMW newsletter!

First on the agenda is a reminder that the MWIA International Congress is on this year in Seoul, Korea July 31-August 2nd 2013. These meetings are only held every 3 years, this year’s theme is ‘Medical Women Advance Global Health’ more information can be found at http://www.mwiaseoul2013.org. These meetings are amazing to attend and I urge you to make attending a priority! For those who are attending, please ensure the AFMW Secretariat has your contact details. In addition, if you or anyone you know of has been a medical woman for 50 years or more please let the Secretariat know, as MWIA will be awarding Golden Jubilee Certificates at the Congress. If you are interested in the MWIA resolutions process and the current resolutions proposed, please contact the AFMW Secretariat. The resolutions are debated and agreed upon at each triennial congress and passed on to the United Nations. Current MWIA resolutions can be found here.

In other news, Dr Gabrielle Casper, Dr Raie Goodwach and Dr Magdalena Simonis via their MWIA memberships (automatically granted with your State or AFMW membership) attended the United Nations Council on the Status of Women Meeting 57. The themes were:

AFMW affirms its commitment to ending racism

AFMW is proud to affirm its commitment to ending racism on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. AFMW has joined forces with

ACT Paediatrician Dr Sue Packer named 2013 Canberra Citizen of the Year

AFMW extends hearty congratulations to the inspiring Dr Sue Packer who has been named the 2013 Canberra Citizen of the Year today for her commitment

Best Wishes for Xmas and the New Year from AFMW Patron, the Governor General

We are delighted to share with you a Christmas card image from the AFMW Patron, Her Excellency the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO. The

UN General Assembly adopts resolution to ban female genital mutilation

The UN General Assembly has adopted for the first time a resolution to ban female genital mutilation internationally. The resolution urged states to take “all

Part time surgical training

An article from the RACS Women In Surgery Section on part time surgical training has been published in the December edition of the ANZ Journal

Government to boost FGM awareness & review legal framework

The Prime Minister has announced that the Gillard Government will boost community awareness campaigns and review Australia’s legal framework in an effort to address Female

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About the AFMW

Your Voice

We provide a voice for Australian medical women, advocating for, and supporting, the health and welfare of our local, national and international communities.

Our Work

AFMW participates in and delivers a variety of projects, initiatives, advocacies and public statements, nationally and internationally.

Become a Member

Access a range of membership options and benefits. Medical women can join AFMW directly, or through joining their affiliated state medical women’s society.

Our History

The AFMW was formed in 1927 and today the federation offers an important network for female doctors Australia wide.

Special Projects

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Medical Women International

AFMW is affiliated with MWIA, an organisation actively involved with the World Health Organisation, the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and with UNICEF.

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Contact us

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.

Interested in being involved?

We welcome new members and participation in AMFW activities.