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:
[EVENT] For the first time, the Women Deliver Conference will be regionally hosted — shaped by and for the Oceanic Pacific — in Melbourne from 27-30 April. AFMW is excited to be attending this event. If you are attending, please reach out to Dr Madhura Naidu, our Vice-President who will be coordinating a meet-and-greet of AFMW members at the event.
AFMW has been invited to exhibit at the Healthed Women’s & Children’s Health Update 2026. This is an important opportunity to increase our national visibility and strengthen engagement with clinicians over the coming months. If you’re interested in representing AFMW at any of the upcoming events, please contact the Vice President, Dr Madhura Naidu.
AFMW acknowledges and congratulates Dr Betty Ge, AFMW National Coordinator, on her election as President of AMA ACT for the 2026–2028 term.
[EVENT] The Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference, will be held jointly with the Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference this September in Melbourne. Register today.
[EVENT] HER Mind, HER Health is a national conference dedicated to advancing women’s mental health as a core component of women’s health, not an add-on or afterthought. The conference will be held on the Gold Coast Monday 31 August – Tuesday 1 September 2026. Register today.
If you are interested in helping document the extraordinary stories of medical women who fled Nazi Germany and settled in Australia, please contact the AFMW President to be connected with the project.
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.
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