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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
UN DESA Voice newsletter
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 Dr Brenda Masters, AFMW President

UN DESA Voice Newsletter | Oct 2025

This is a share from our UN DESA colleagues.  “What the data tell us about equality between women and men” is the featured story in the UN DESA Voice October 2025. Watch the video.

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World Menopause Month 2025 flyer
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 AFMW

It’s World Menopause Month!

World Menopause Month started 1 October. The focus this year is on looking at the big picture – that is midlife and how menopause fits in. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health shares tips and tools to help you take action. Plus, real women share the highs and hurdles of midlife in our new series, Midlife Unfiltered.

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Women & Leadership Australia scholarships application details
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 AFMW

Health Women’s Leadership Scholarships

Boost your career with a partial scholarship of $700 – $3,000 from Women & Leadership Australia. Choose from one of four leadership and workplace skill development courses for women at all levels in Health. Apply by Friday 24 October 2025

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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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QLD Medical Women's Society

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

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.

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