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.
We have members on multiple national Women’s lobby groups, particularly in relationship to women’s health.
We are delighted to introduce Dr Jennifer Schafer as our second AFMW (Australian Federation for Medical Women) representative, together with Dr Anita Sharma. Dr Schafer stepped into this role to join the new AFMW council which was elected at the AFMW AGM in November 2022.
As we approach the end of 2022, I would like to thank you all on behalf of QMWS, for a wonderful year. We recently had our very successful 2022 QMWS Christmas party at the beautiful Medley Café in Kangaroo Point. It was lovely so many familiar and new faces could attend, and we would like to thank Queensland X-Ray for sponsoring our Christmas party (Watch the video). We hope you have a wonderful festive season and we look forward to seeing you at our 2023 AGM on 23rd February. Please don’t forget to sign up or renew your membership.
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is looking for new members to join the 2023 committee. We welcome female doctors from all areas and levels of experience to join us in making the most of 2023. Nominations may be submitted online.
At the recent QMWS Christmas party, the three recipients of the QMWS 2021 UQ Prizes were presented their awards. Find out more and watch the presentation videos.
Dr Johanna Skinner has worked in urban, regional and remote regions as a GP. Since the COVID pandemic, she has noticed a sharp increase in the number of women presenting with issues related both directly and indirectly to domestic abuse. Unfortunately, this coincided with an increased demand for services, so many of these women stayed trapped in relationships not only detrimental to their physical and emotional wellbeing, but with significant risks to their safety.
Congratulations to the three recipients of the 2022 QMWS Buraries – Sarah Gaukroger, Lucinda Connolly and Julia-Rose Satre.. We would like to express our gratitude to the NCWQ and the sponsors AMAQ and Mater Health. Read their stories.
The voice for Australian medical women, advocating for, and supporting, the health and welfare of our local, national and international communities.
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.
Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.
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.
We welcome new members and participation in QMWS activities.
The QLD Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is the peak representative body for Qld medical women with goals to advance medical issues for women.
The information provided on qld.afmw.org.au is designed to support, not to replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her physician.
The information provided at this website is revised by health care professionals: Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc).
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