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 Celine Lee

QMWS Update #20 Meeting

Queensland Medical Women’s Society Centennial Project (QMWS100)  Welcome back to a new year of QMWS100 activities. It has now been approximately 18 months since our inaugural QMWS100 meeting in June

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 Natasha Abeysekera

2026 Bursary Program

Applications for the 2026 QMWS bursaries are opening soon, delivered in partnership with NCWQ and our range of fantastic sponsors (Quota, Mater, AMA Queensland, and Queensland X-Ray)!

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2026 QMWS Annual General Meeting Recap

The Queensland Medical Women’s Society came together for a vibrant AGM and dinner, celebrating 2025 successes and unveiling an exciting vision for 2026. Dr Cathryn Hester inspired members with her insights on balancing wellbeing and professional ambition, sparking lively and energising discussion.

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 QMWS President

Call for Nominations: 2026 Committee

Join us on the QMWS 2026 committee and help shape a supportive space for female medical students & doctors. Let’s make 2026 a year of collaboration, growth, and real impact—together!

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News
 Natasha Abeysekera

Congratulations to the 2025 QMWS Bursary Recipients

Congratulations to the five recipients of the QMWS bursaries who were recently celebrated at the fantastic 2025 NCWQ Bursary Presentation and President’s Lunch! We would like to express our gratitude to the NCWQ and all sponsors, including Queensland X-Ray, Quota, AMA Queensland and Mater Health. We encourage you to read their stories and learning more about the event!

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 Natasha Abeysekera

QMWS100 Update: Resilience, Reflection and Renewal

Since February 2025, QMWS100 has continued its work through meetings, working bees, and collaborations, celebrating resilience and women’s medical leadership. Highlights include the Quilt Project, insights from Professor Thelma Parker, archival discoveries, and a tribute to Dr Lydia Pitcher. Please email [email protected]
if you are interested in participating in upcoming QMWS100 events.

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