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 ] Join your colleagues for a morning of connection, reflection, and celebration as For Purpose Leaders mark International Women’s Day 2027. Event being held in Melbourne, 12 March 2027. Tickets avilable now.
For sponsorship and other enquiries please email us at [email protected] or call us at 0401 625 001
This is a share of the October “Bush Wire” Newsletter from our colleagues at National Rural Health Alliance. The newsletter includes NRHA Annual Report 2025 – 26 released, NRHA submissions make way into Senate and House of Representatives committee reports, Submission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare and more.
AFMW congratulates former President Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis on her induction into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women
Cutcher & Neale, which prepares AFMW’s annual accounts pro bono, offers a complimentary online Women’s Financial Literacy Program featuring a series of videos available after sign-up.
The ACT community came together in remarkable spirit for the 2026 Walk for Hope, standing in solidarity with Karinya House and the life-changing support it provides to women and their babies.
We’re delighted to celebrate Dr Sue Packer’s inclusion in The Canberra Times list of Canberra’s 100 most influential people.
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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