Canberra turned on gorgeous weather for the lakeside Fun Run this year, and our team from MWS ACT & Region donned various shades of pink, purple and teal (the Mother’s Day event now supports both breast and ovarian cancer research) to walk/run the 5km along lake Burley Griffin.
The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT held its annual sports event on the 19th April 2026 on the picturesque croquet lawns of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, where a wonderful group of members gathered for an afternoon of play, connection, and wellbeing. View photo gallery.
The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT hosted a vibrant International Women’s Day cocktail event 10 March 2026, bringing together the medical community. View photo gallery.
[EVENT RECAP] The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held its 2026 Planning Meeting with productive and constructive discussion on 1st February 2026.
“The ANU Medical Student Women’s Juggle Event 2025 was more than an evening of connection—it was a vibrant mixture of shared wisdom, laughter, and heartfelt dialogue. With doctors and medical students gathered under one roof, the event created a safe and inspiring space to explore the many facets of life in medicine.” Dr Betty Ge, AFMW National Coordinator
October was World Menopause Month. This article is a share from our colleagues at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health as they recap the month.
“I was deeply honoured to represent the AFMW at the 33rd MWIA Triennial Congress, held in Cairo, Egypt, from October 12–14. It was an unforgettable experience that reinforced my passion for advancing female leadership in medicine and connecting with inspiring medical women from around the world.” Dr Betty Ge, AFMW National Coordinator
[EVENT RECAP] Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region recently had an education night on healthcare delivery in low-resource settings on 5th Aug 2025 which was very well received within the local medical women community.
[EVENT RECAP] AFMW President Dr Brenda Masters chatted with Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Jennifer Green discussing the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, 13 March 2025. Watch the video chat today.
[EVENT RECAP] Medical Women’s Society of the ACT and Region held their annual cocktail party in the spacious garden of committee member Karen Bisley on Wednesday evening 12 March. Beautiful balmy weather, pizzas straight from the oven, and a stellar gathering of medical women ranging from first year students to retirees made for a wonderful chance to network and forge new friendships.
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