Celebrating Dr Sue Packer: One of Canberra’s 100 Most Influential People
We’re delighted to celebrate Dr Sue Packer’s inclusion in The Canberra Times list of Canberra’s 100 most influential people.
September 10, 2026
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:
CSW70
NGO CSW/NY Newsletter | September 2026
This is a share of the September Newsletter from our colleagues at NGO CSW/NY. The newsletter includes NGO CSW/NY Monthly Meetings: CSW71 Season Schedule, NGO CSW/NY Monthly Meeting Date, YLYP Fundraising 101 Workshop, Rally to Stop Executions in Iran and Women Only Police Stations in India Panel Event.
September 6, 2026
Australian Doctors Invited to Participate in Research on AI in Medical Practice
[INVITATION] A Griffith University PhD study is seeking doctors across all specialties, career stages and clinical settings to share their experiences and perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) in medical practice.
August 19, 2026
Upcoming Doctors for the Environment Events
[EVENTS] This is a share from our colleagues at Doctors for the Environment (DEA). Over the coming weeks there’s lots of great things of interest to DEA members and supporters.
August 12, 2026
ACT & Region MWS
MWS ACT & Friends Ski trip to Perisher | MWS ACT & Region [Recap]
The Medical Women’s Society of the ACT held its annual ski trip to Perisher Valley. It was an unqualified success with 12 snow-loving female doctors gathering at Corroborree Lodge the first weekend in August. View photo gallery.
August 10, 2026
conference
Australasian HIV & AIDS + ASRH Conference | 14-17 Sept 2026
[EVENT REMINDER] The Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference, will be held jointly with the Australasian Sexual & Reproductive Health Conference 15-17 September in Melbourne. Register today.
August 9, 2026
October 2027
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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
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Medical Women's Society ACT & Region
Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
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.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Victorian Medical Women's Society
No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
QLD Medical Women's Society
Supporting QLD medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children.