Natasha Abeysekera

QMWS Christmas Party 2024: Event Recap

The 2024 QMWS Christmas Party brought together members and friends at the stunning riverside venue Medley to celebrate a year of achievements and welcome the festive season with delicious canapés, drinks, and joyful camaraderie. Highlights included celebrating the 2024 QMWS Bursary Recipients and sharing an evening of inspiration and connection.

QMWS 2024 August Dinner: Recap – Medical Women – Balancing Career and Fertility

The Queensland Medical Women’s Society August Dinner was an inspiring evening featuring Dr. Clare Boothroyd’s insightful presentation on balancing careers and fertility, which sparked meaningful discussions among attendees. Dr. Chloe Hang also shared exciting updates on the upcoming QMWS Centennial celebrations, making the event both forward-looking and deeply connected to our Society’s legacy.

QMWS100: Counting Down to 100 years

The QMWS100 centennial working group made significant strides at our September meeting, welcoming Dr. Zelle Hodge and Jane Connolly, who contributed invaluable expertise toward plans for a commemorative book and quilt celebrating medical women’s achievements. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 1 October 2024, at 1 pm in the Emeritus Professor Mary Mahoney Boardroom, Herston Mayne Medical School. All interested members are encouraged to join the preparations for the QMWS centennial celebration by contacting the QMWS100 subcommittee at [email protected].

QMWS100: Counting Down to 100 Years – Meeting Updates!

At our third meeting of QMWS 100: Counting Down to 100 Years, Dr Lydia Pitcher, Dr Kathryn Mainstone, Dr Chloe Hang and Dr Barbara Woodhouse continued to explore the rich history preserved in the QMWS archives. Our next meeting will be on the 3rd of September 2024 at 1 pm, in the Emeritus Professor Mary Mahoney Boardroom, Herston Mayne Medical School. We invite all interested members to join us as we plan activities and timelines for the celebration. To join us, please contact the QMWS100 subcommittee at [email protected].