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:
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is delighted to congratulate Bailey Schneider on receiving the 2026 QMWS Members’ Bursary.
The AFMW congratulate AMA ACT President Dr Betty Ge on winning the Medicine category at the 2026 Asian-Australian Leadership Awards.
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is pleased to congratulate Manish Deeiki Kewage Dona on receiving the 2026 QMWS Professor Tess Cramond Memorial Bursary.
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is proud to congratulate Eden Siemsen on receiving the 2026 QMWS/Mater Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women in Medicine Bursary.
This a share (with permission from Médicus) recapping the AMA (WA)’s Women Innovating in Medicine 2026 recent event. Read how these women are turning challenges into opportunities and helping shape the future of medicine.
MWIA and GSA jointly held a webinar on Transformative Care of Sepsis in Women on October 28, 2026. View recording.
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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