Upcoming Events
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2025
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) proudly supports World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer — the most lethal of the female cancers, often diagnosed late due to the absence of reliable screening tests.
2025 Mothers Day Classic (Brisbane)
Southbank City ParklandsThe Queensland Medical Women's Society is proud to support the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic — a heartfelt event where communities unite to honour those affected by breast and ovarian cancer while raising funds for life-saving research. Join thousands at South Bank on Sunday, 11 May 2025, to walk, run, and stand stronger together for women's health.
Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Fistula Worldwide
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) proudly supports Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Fistula Worldwide — a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about obstetric fistula, a devastating childbirth injury caused by prolonged, obstructed labor without access to timely medical care. This event emphasises the urgent need for equitable maternal healthcare, prevention strategies, and support for affected women and girls.
Refugee Week 2025
Refugee Week 2025, held from June 15 to June 21, celebrates the theme Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community, highlighting the strength found in inclusive communities that welcome and support refugees. The Queensland Medical Women’s Society proudly supports this initiative, raising awareness of refugee experiences, honouring their contributions, and promoting compassion, understanding, and action towards creating a more inclusive society.
AMA Queensland – Women in Medicine Breakfast – Townsville
The Ville Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, Queensland, AustraliaJoin QMWS at AMA Queensland's Women in Medicine Breakfast(Townsville) for a powerful morning of connection, inspiration, and action. Embracing the 2025 International Women's Day theme, #AcceleratedAction, this event will spark conversations on championing women in medicine, leadership pathways, and advancing gender equality.
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week 2025, held from 1 to 5 September, is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of women, girls, and gender-diverse people. The Queensland Medical Women's Society is proud to support this important initiative, which aligns with its mission to empower women with knowledge and advocate for better health outcomes.
2025 MWIA Triennial Congress
Hilton Grand Nile Hotel Cairo, EgyptQueensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is proud to support the 33rd Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) Triennial Congress, taking place from October 12-14, 2025, at the Hilton Grand Nile Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This global event will bring together medical professionals to explore solutions for women’s health and equity under the theme "One Humanity: Health Solutions through Our Partnerships."
Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Uniting for a Future Without Cervical Cancer
The Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action on November 17 highlights a global movement to end cervical cancer through prevention, screening, and treatment. The Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) proudly supports this initiative, championed by the World Health Organization (WHO), with Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2035.
