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SUMMARY:2026 QMWS AGM
DESCRIPTION:Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) invites members to join us on Thursday\, 26th February 2026 for our AGM which will include a dinner (for members and guests). \nJoin the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) for an evening of connection and reflection at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and dinner on Thursday\, 26th February 2026. This special event is open to members and guests\, offering an opportunity to celebrate our achievements\, discuss the future\, and enjoy a delightful dinner together. \nFeatured Speaker – Dr Cathryn Hester\, BE(Hons) MBBS MBA DCH FRACGP FAICD \nTopic: What’s your personal plimsoll line? \nDr. Cathryn Hester is a passionate and dedicated General Practitioner based in Ipswich\, Queensland. She co-founded Colleges Crossing Family Practice with her husband\, Dr. Tony Bayliss\, in 2015\, with the goal of providing high-quality\, primary care to their local community. \nDr. Hester holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Medical Engineering\, a Bachelor of Medicine\, Bachelor of Surgery\, and a Diploma of Child Health. She is also a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners\, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has achieved an executive MBA in recent years. \nOutside of her clinical work\, Dr. Hester is deeply involved in healthcare governance. She currently serves as a non-executive director for the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service and holds leadership roles within the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners\, including Chair of the Queensland Faculty and national board director. \nShe is passionate about supporting fellow GPs and advocating for the vital role of primary care in the Australian healthcare system. Through her work\, both in and out of the practice\, Dr. Hester continues to make a positive impact on the healthcare community in Queensland and beyond. \n2026 AGM Documents For Review: \n\nMinutes from the 2025 Annual General Meeting\n2025 Financial Report\n2025 President’s Report\n2025 AGM Agenda\n\nEvent Details \n\nDate/Time: Thursday\, 26th February 2026\, 6:30 PM\nLocation: United Services Club\, 183 Wickham Terrace\, Spring Hill\nTickets: $5 – $70\nDress Code: Smart Casual\n\nRSVP and Ticket Purchase\nReserve your spot and purchase tickets here \nThank you – Avant! \nWe are delighted to extend our deepest gratitude to Avant Mutual Group Limited for their generous sponsorship of the Queensland Medical Women’s Society 2026 Annual General Meeting. Their generosity has not only helped us in facilitating this event but also in our mission to empower and connect medical women across Queensland. Together\, we are making a positive impact on the medical landscape. \nNominations for the 2026 Committee\nQMWS is seeking enthusiastic female doctors from all specialties and levels of experience to join our 2026 committee. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the society and help shape our future initiatives. Submit your nomination here. \nNot Yet a Member?\nWe warmly welcome new members to join QMWS. For more information on membership and how to register\, please visit our membership page. \nFor any inquiries\, please contact our secretary via email. \nWe look forward to seeing you there and working together to make 2026 an impactful year for QMWS!
URL:https://qld.afmw.org.au/event/2026-agm/
LOCATION:United Services Club\, 183 Wickham Terrace\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:2026 International Women's Day Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day Fun Run presented by Queensland X-Ray\nWe’re part of the International Women’s Day Fun Run!\nWe’re raising funds to support women with breast cancer now and into the future.  \nBy making a donation\, you can play a part in improving treatments and care for women diagnosed with breast cancer.   \nWhen you donate\, you’re helping to support counselling services and supply practical items like mastectomy bras and wigs after surgery and chemotherapy.   \nYou’ll also be supporting world leading research that focuses on improving survival rates and working towards a world where ALL women diagnosed with breast cancer survive.  \nUltimately\, you’ll help make life easier for women with breast cancer today and save more lives tomorrow.  \nAs little as $65 can make a profound impact and take some of the stress off women with breast cancer and their families. Please\, if you possibly can\, will you donate today? \nDate: March 8th 2026 \nDonate now by clicking HERE
URL:https://qld.afmw.org.au/event/2026-international-womens-day-fun-run/
LOCATION:Mater Hospital
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SUMMARY:March Mentor Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) is excited for the latest in our mentor series – the March Mentor Mixer! \nThis is a wonderful opportunity for medical students\, junior doctors\, and senior doctors to engage with their peers and senior colleagues while supporting a meaningful purpose. Medicine can be a difficult profession to navigate\, we hope QMWS provides a safe space for our mentees to build supportive relations with their mentors and share their questions and concerns. \nWe are delighted to host this mixer at the Lovewell Cafe at Mount Gravatt. This café is a social enterprise that works with women who are rebuilding their lives. \nSave the date in your calendars and keep your eyes on this page for more details about our amazing mentors. \nSpots are limited so please get your tickets before they run out!
URL:https://qld.afmw.org.au/event/march-mentor-mixer/
LOCATION:Lovewell Cafe\, Mount Gravatt\, 185 Mount Gravatt Outlook Dr\, Mount Gravatt\, Queensland\, 4122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:2026 May Dinner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS) invites members and guests to join us on Wednesday 20th May 2026 for our upcoming Dinner Meeting. We are delighted to present an evening featuring Dr Teresa Nano\, Dr Susan Bell and Dr Sally Meade\, all highly experienced General Surgeons with expertise in Breast and Endocrine Surgery. \nDate/time: Wednesday 20th May 2026\, 6.30pm for a 7pm start\nLocation: The Summit\, 1/1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr\, Mount Coot-tha QLD 4066\nTickets: via Humanitix\nDress: Smart Casual. \nFeatured Speakers\nDr Teresa Nano\nDr Teresa Nano is an experienced Breast and Endocrine Surgeon with a comprehensive practice across all aspects of breast cancer care\, including reconstruction\, as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery\, with a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques. Dr Nano graduated with Honours from the University of Queensland in 1990 and completed her general surgical training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons\, attaining Fellowship in 1999. She has also contributed to surgical education as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. She further sub-specialised through a dedicated two-year fellowship in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital\, where she also undertook a Master of Surgery focused on breast cancer reconstruction. Dr Nano is actively involved in quality improvement and clinical governance\, contributing to the BreastSurgANZ Quality Audit\, and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care through ongoing professional development. She is currently a Visiting Medical Officer at Greenslopes Private Hospital and consults with BreastScreen Queensland and the Wesley Breast Clinic. She is also an Associate Clinical Lecturer at the University of Queensland. A passionate educator\, Dr Nano is actively involved in teaching medical students\, junior doctors and advanced surgical trainees\, and contributes to preparing candidates for the RACS Fellowship examinations. She has also presented widely at national meetings\, including the Australasian Society of Breast Disease. \nDr Susan Bell\nDr Susan Bell is a General\, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon with a special interest in oncoplastic breast surgery. Originally from the Netherlands\, she completed medical school in 2003 before relocating to Australia in 2006\, where she undertook General Surgical training in Queensland\, completing her Fellowship in 2014. She then completed two years of post-fellowship training with BreastSurgANZ\, gaining advanced experience in oncoplastic breast and endocrine surgery. Her fellowship training included positions at Mater Hospital Brisbane and the Royal Adelaide Hospital\, a leading centre in advanced oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. Dr Bell currently holds a position at Ipswich Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. She is also involved with BreastScreen Queensland and teaches on the ASSET surgical skills course. She is committed to delivering patient-centred care with a strong focus on individualised treatment and optimal cosmetic outcomes. \nDr Sally Meade\nDr Sally Meade is a General Surgeon with post-fellowship training in Breast and Endocrine Surgery and over 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002 and undertook further subspecialty training in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in 2004. Dr Meade spent nearly two decades practising in Townsville\, providing specialist surgical care to North Queensland before returning to Brisbane in 2022. She now works in both private and public settings\, including Greenslopes Private Hospital and Mater Hospital Brisbane. She remains actively involved in endocrine surgery at Townsville University Hospital and participates in emergency general surgery services. Dr Meade is a dedicated educator\, holding teaching roles with the University of Queensland and previously with James Cook University. She is also an examiner for the RACS General Surgery Fellowship examinations. Known for her thoughtful and patient-focused approach\, Dr Meade is committed to delivering high-quality\, multidisciplinary care tailored to each individual. \nSponsor\nThis event has been kindly sponsored by Queensland X-Ray\, whose expertise in diagnostic imaging plays a vital role in the early detection and management of breast cancer\, and whose ongoing support of medical education and professional development is greatly appreciated. \nNot Yet A Member?\nMembership applications are welcome. To join QMWS\, please see our membership information and registration page.
URL:https://qld.afmw.org.au/event/2026-qmws-may-dinner/
LOCATION:The Summit\, 1/1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr\, Mount Coot-tha\, QLD\, 4066\, Australia
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