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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 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
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 Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, AFMW Immediate Past President

Women in digital health leadership program 2024 – Apply

Applications are now open until 17 April 2024 for the Institute’s Women in Digital Health (WiDH) leadership and professional development program. This six-month leadership program is built to support emerging leaders and established leaders to realise and develop their leadership potential.

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 Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, AFMW Immediate Past President

Doctor in the House: Hearing loss and health | Neos Kosmos

Hearing loss is very common. It’s the second most common medical problem after joint and muscle pains in people aged between 60-70 years. That makes hearing loss more common than asthma, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. If left unmanaged it can have significant physical and mental health consequences and even bring on dementia.

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 AFMW

Health Pre X: Women’s health Startup program

This is a share from the UNSW Founders team to highlight the upcoming Health Pre X (virtual and free program) and Health 10x program with a big focus on women’s health companies. The program is being held 2-30 May 2024. Applications close 5 April.

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ACT & Region MWS
 Dr Brenda Masters

Annual Cocktail Party | MWS ACT & Region | 2024

EVENT RECAP The weather was perfect for the annual Cocktail Party for Medical Women’s Society ACT & Region. Held in the garden of Dr Diana Rubel, we enjoyed animated conversations making new friends and sharing experiences.

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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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