Natasha Abeysekera

2025 Bursary Program

QMWS is very pleased to advise of the launch of our 2025 Bursaries that are administered through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) Bursary Program.

QMWS 2025 President’s Chat with Dr Clare Wood

Welcome to this month’s ‘President’s Chat’ for the Queensland Medical Women’s Society (QMWS)! This month’s guest is Dr Clare Wood, an Occupational and Environmental Physician with an interest in practical policy and a former board member of the charity Workplace Health Without Borders.

Nearly a Century of Progress—And We’re Not Slowing Down!

As the Queensland Medical Women’s Society approaches its 100-year celebration in 2029, our commitment to advocating for women in medicine remains unwavering. This International Women’s Day 2025, we invite you to share how you #AccelerateAction to create a future where women in medicine thrive and lead.

QMWS100: Digitising QMWS History – The First Working Bee for QMWS100

On 25th January 2025, the QMWS100 Working Committee began digitising the historical contents of the QMWS suitcases at Dr Barbara Woodhouse’s clinic, preserving the society’s rich legacy. The event featured insights from Dr Catherine Yelland and welcomed journalist Bernadette Condren, who will help craft the QMWS Centennial book. If you’re interested in joining us at future meetings, please reach out to the QMWS100 subcommittee at [email protected].