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QMWS AGM and Feb Dinner Event featured a presentation on 'Post Traumatic Growth' by guest speaker, David Roland. Recording available for a limited time
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About QLD MWS

Who We Are

The Queensland Medical Women’s Society is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children. 

QMWS is a member of the  Australian Federation of Medical Women, which is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA). 2019 was our 90th anniversary.

Peak Body

QMWS is the peak representative body for Qld medical women with goals to advance medical issues for women.

Our Work

QMWS participates in and delivers a variety of projects, initiatives, advocacies and public statements, nationally and internationally.

Become a Member

Access a range of membership options and benefits. Medical women (including students) in Queensland are eligible.

Social Media

Our volunteer executive team actively post and share information, news and events on our Facebook page.

Our History

QMWS was established in 1929, with Australia’s first medical women’s society being formed in 1896.

Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW)

QMWS members are automatically members of the Australian Federation of Medical Women and Medical Women's International Association.

We are GP’s, specialists and registrars working in hospitals, private practice and in administration.

We have members on multiple national Women’s lobby groups, particularly in relationship to women’s health.

Get Involved

LATEST NEWS
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Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc)

QMWS Committee 2021

President: Dr Ira van der Steenstraten Vice President: Dr Maria Boulton Secretary: Dr Jessica Witherspoon Treasurer: Dr Fleur Kong Event Coordinator: Dr Emily Chiang Sponsorship

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March 5, 2021 No Comments
Events
Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc)

QMWS AGM 2021 Report

From our President, Dr Ira van der Steenstraten: On February 18th, QMWS had its AGM and first in-person meeting of 2021. Thank you to all

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March 5, 2021 No Comments
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Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc)

“Stories from the Heart”

QMWS is delighted to be able to share with you this extraordinary compilation of local stories of the pandemic. The brainchild of Brisbane-based GP Dr

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November 27, 2020 No Comments
VISIT OUR AFFILIATED NATIONAL AND STATE COUNTERPARTS

Medical Women Societies

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Australian Federation of Medical Women

The voice for Australian medical women, advocating for, and supporting, the health and welfare of our local, national and international communities.

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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.

★★★★★ 5/5

Victorian Medical Women's Society

No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.

★★★★★ 5/5

Medical Women's Society ACT & Region

Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.

Contact us

The Queensland Medical Women’s Society  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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  • PO Box 309 Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Interested in being involved?

We welcome new members and participation in QMWS activities.

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