Grand Round Panel Discussion – Health Advocacy: Women in Medicine
Bio 21 Institute - Auditorium 30 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaA light lunch will be provided at this event from 12pm GRAND ROUND PANEL MODERATOR Tracey Spicer AM Tracey Spicer is passionate about the rights of women and girls. Over the past 30 years the journalist, author and broadcaster has anchored programs for ABC TV, Network Ten, Channel 9, Sky News and Radio 2UE, and… Read More »Grand Round Panel Discussion – Health Advocacy: Women in Medicine
Planning for the Unplanned
RACGP House 100 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Australia'Planning for the unplanned' will discuss unplanned pregnancy within the GP consultation, including the differing laws within Australia. It will explore sTOP abortion pathways available now with the changes to the Pregnancy Advisory Service and then will discuss mTOP and what the GP needs to know, where and how to access it, and encourage you… Read More »Planning for the Unplanned
How We Do What We Do
St Vincent's Hospital 11th Floor Boardroom 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzory, Victoria, AustraliaProfessor Catherine Crock (AM) is a respected physician and patient-centred advocate who has worked in the health care industry for over 25 years, and is renowned for combining her love for the arts and medicine to effect positive change for both patients and staff in healthcare. In 2000, Dr Crock founded and continues to chair… Read More »How We Do What We Do
NCW Victoria May Forum
Ross House 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaTheme: Sustainable and Safe Cities, especially for Women & Girls, focusing on Safe Streets 9:45 Venue opens, sign-in, registration kits distributed 10:00 President, Elisabeth Newman, introduces May Hu OAM JP, Coordinator of Standing Committee 10:05 Panel Introduction: Elida Brereton, Executive member, who will be the moderator 10:10 Martin Habgood & Phuong Chau (VicRoads), Safe Streets… Read More »NCW Victoria May Forum
Book Launch: Women to the Front, the Extraordinary Australian Women Doctors in the Great War
Welsh Church 320 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia'Women to the Front, the Extraordinary Australian Women Doctors in the Great War' is a book written by Dr Heather Sheard and Dr Ruth Lee, published by Penguin Random House. VMWS President Dr Magda Simonis will be launching this wonderful book, to be held at the Welsh Church. The church was the first site of… Read More »Book Launch: Women to the Front, the Extraordinary Australian Women Doctors in the Great War
How to Write a Stellar CV and Ace Your Interview
Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VICTORIA, AustraliaCalling all final year medical students and interns! VMWS is holding an exclusive interactive workshop featuring a panel of distinguished speakers who will help you to write a stellar CV and ace your interview! Please note that this is a women-only event. Format of Event: This will be a 3-hour workshop featuring panel discussions… Read More »How to Write a Stellar CV and Ace Your Interview
Connect over Cocktails
Come join us and a few special invited guests and connect over cocktails and canapes!
VMWS Literary Event
East Melbourne Library Meeting Room 122 George Street, East Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaSpeakers The VMWS annual Literary Event is on again!Join us at the East Melbourne Library on August 17th for a morning of literary inspiration. We are very excited to be joined by doctors and authors Dr Leah Kaminsky and Dr Melanie Cheng.Each author will speak for about an hour about their books, how and why… Read More »VMWS Literary Event
7th Vera Scantlebury Brown Memorial Lecture
David Pennington Theatre, Bio21 Institute 30 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, AustraliaPresented by Professor Harriet Hiscock Principal Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne Group Leader, Health Services, Centre for Community Child Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute Director, Health Services Research Unit, The Royal Children's Hospital One in seven Australian children have a mental health problem but fewer than half get help. More children are… Read More »7th Vera Scantlebury Brown Memorial Lecture
Annual Queen Victoria Hospital Service
Welsh Church 320 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIn September 1896, 11 of Melbourne’s female physicians including Drs. Clara and Constance Stone (the founder of the Victorian Medical Women's Society) founded the Queen Victoria Hospital, the first hospital in Victoria operated for women by women. This annual service commemorates the long association the Welsh Church has had with the Queen Victoria Hospital, initiated… Read More »Annual Queen Victoria Hospital Service
Bystander Action to Prevent Violence Against Women
Level 8, 255 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000 255 Bourke Street, Melbourne, AustraliaProviding the tools to take bystander action to prevent violence against women. This three and a half hour active bystander training by Women's Health Victoria (WHV) supports participants to speak up when confronted with everyday sexism and sexual harassment, as well as a range of behaviours and attitudes that justify, excuse, blame, trivialise or minimise… Read More »Bystander Action to Prevent Violence Against Women
VMWS AGM
Ormond College 49 College Crescent, Parkville, VIC, AustraliaAGENDA 6pm: Pre-AGM drinks 6.30pm: AGM 1. Welcome, In Attendance, Apologies, Honours, Deaths 2. Acceptance of Minutes of the VMWS 2018 Annual General Meeting 3. Business Arising from 2018 AGM 4. Executive Reports: President, Treasurer, Secretary 7.30pm: Constance Stone Oration Constance Stone Oration awarded to Dr Rosalie Cooper Dinner to follow. The VMWS AGM is… Read More »VMWS AGM
World Congress of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
Melbourne Convention Centre 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, VIC, AustraliaOur very own VMWS President Dr Magdalena Simonis, as well as previous VMWS treasurer Dr Jill Tomlison, will be speaking at this event. This congress "creates the opportunity to meet and share our knowledge and experiences, but most importantly, it is about making a difference for our young patients - ensuring we all have relevant,… Read More »World Congress of Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
How We Do What We Do – Women In Leadership
Women’s Health Victoria Level 8, 255 Bourke St, Melbourne, AustraliaOur wildly popular leadership workshop, 'How we do what we do', is back again in 2020!With advice and guidance from an internationally accredited leadership trainer and a host of successful, inspiring speakers, this event is not to be missed. Thank you to our sponsors for this event:Speakers Dr. Elizabeth Sigston Dr. Elizabeth Sigston is a surgeon… Read More »How We Do What We Do – Women In Leadership
VMWS Committee Meeting
Zoom MeetingRegular committee meeting. Our committee meetings are open to all members. Please contact us should you wish to join in.
Annual Queen Victoria Hospital Memorial Service
Welsh Church 320 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaHeld on the second Sunday of September each year, the Welsh Church holds a memorial service to commemorate the foundation of what later became the Queen Victoria Hospital – The original health service was founded and staffed by women to provide medical services for the women of Victoria. The Victoria Hospital and its small dispensary started in the church… Read More »Annual Queen Victoria Hospital Memorial Service
VMWS CV Writing Seminar 2021
Zoom MeetingVMWS is once again hosting our CV Writing Seminar. Led by A/Prof Deb Colville, the evening will provide tips and advice for CV writing, using (anonymised) real examples. The main presentation will then be followed by an open Q&A! WHEN: Wednesday 5th May, 7pm-8:30pm WHO: This event is open to all VMWS and AFMW members!… Read More »VMWS CV Writing Seminar 2021
MWIA: Supporting Women in Medicine Achieve Their Goals
MWIAMWIA Mentoring and Leadership Special Interest Group are hosting their first event for the year. It is free to attend and you can submit questions. The Q&A panel will allow you to interact with the speakers directly. It promises to be an enriching event! Click to Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfuusqTMqGNKRDSKtoXUzOYrLoe_fdo1l New times are: May… Read More »MWIA: Supporting Women in Medicine Achieve Their Goals
Taiwan Medical Women’s Association WHA satellite symposium
Invitation from Taiwan Medical Women's Association WHA satellite symposium International Perspective of Autism Spectrum Disorder Click to Register: here Sunday, May 30, 2021 10:00 pm Australia Eastern Standard Time (Sydney, GMT+10:00)
MWIA Triennial Meeting Virtual Conference – 5th June 2021
Zoom MeetingWPR MWIA Triennial Meeting Virtual Conference will be hosted by the Korean Medical Women's Association. Join us on June 5 2021 afternoon with the MWIA WPR Medical Women Member Nations to meet China Medical Women's Association and Hong Kong Women Doctors Association! Virtual Seminar Link Saturday June 5 2021 - Bris Can Melb Syd 15:00… Read More »MWIA Triennial Meeting Virtual Conference – 5th June 2021
Building Inner Resources and System Thinking to Flourish in Medicine
Dear MWIA WPR Members, How to help doctors to de-stress? This webinar may enlighten you. A webinar organized by HKWDA Academic and Education Committee will be held on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, and you are welcome to attend this Scientific Symposium. Details are as follows: ⭐. Topic: Building Inner Resources and System Thinking to Flourish… Read More »Building Inner Resources and System Thinking to Flourish in Medicine
MWIA Webinar: Mentees and younger doctors
MWIA Webinar: Mentees and younger doctors - Finding a mentor and what to expect -When: Jul 31, 2021 9pm AEST -Where: Zoom Meeting The topic theme explores the needs of mentees with a panel of 5 speakers. We have representation from UK, USA, India, Hong Kong and Nigeria. This will be followed by a Q+A… Read More »MWIA Webinar: Mentees and younger doctors
Defining Equity: Gender Equity Practice and Exchange Conference
Defining Equity: Gender Equity Practice and Exchange Conference Tue 10th Aug 2021, 10:00 am - Wed 11th Aug 2021, 4:00 pm AEST 2021 is clearly a defining year for gender equity. We have witnessed many critical moments in Victoria – the enactment of the Gender Equality Act, the outstanding leadership of young women speaking against… Read More »Defining Equity: Gender Equity Practice and Exchange Conference
Western Pacific Regional Conference 2021 of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA)
On behalf of MWIA, we are very pleased to invite you to the Western Pacific Regional Conference 2021 of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA) which will be held virtually from August 20 to 21, 2021. The theme of the Western Pacific Regional Conference 2021 of the MWIA is “The Role of Medical Women in… Read More »Western Pacific Regional Conference 2021 of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA)
AFMW Open Forum
Guest Speaker: Professor Caroline De Costa AMHost: Australian Federation of Medical WomenDate: 25th August, 7:40 PM - 8:30 PMCost: Free eventShare and invite your friends! Please register for this event. Caroline has changed the life choices for women in Australia by giving us sexual and reproductive options. Yes- the OCP and all that comes with… Read More »AFMW Open Forum
Central Asia Regional Conference with AMWI Mumbai Branch
Central Asia Regional Conference with AMWI Mumbai Branch When: 10th, 11th & 12th September 2021 Topic: India’s 5 E’s for achieving SDG5 Enhancing Medical skills Eliminating NCD/ Life style diseases Empowering Women Environment Safety Eradication of Domestic Violence Register here: https://carc.ngauge.co.in/Event_registration.aspx
Intersectionality, Feminism and Health Equity
VMWS invites you to join us for an evening, for our event All About Intersectionality, Feminism and Health Equity.Together we'll explore how and why every patient's identity influences their experience of healthcare, and discuss how we as medical professionals can address these factors to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.Come along to listen and… Read More »Intersectionality, Feminism and Health Equity
AFMW Open Forum – Professor Helen O’Connell AO guest speaker
Zoom MeetingJoin us in an interactive session with Professor O’Connell AO and hear her talk, “Investigating Female Genital Anatomy: what did we find?” This event is open to all AFMW members. Please remember to register for this amazing event with Professor Helen O’Connell AO, this Wednesday 22nd September 7:30-830pm. Professor O’Connell will talk to us about her groundbreaking… Read More »AFMW Open Forum – Professor Helen O’Connell AO guest speaker
Caring for the Carers – Expert Panel Discussion on Current Health and Safety Challenges in Healthcare Sector
To mark both National Work Health and Safety Month and National Mental Health Month in October, we are presenting a special complimentary 1-2 pm hour workshop (on Zoom), looking at the health, safety and well-being concerns of people working in the healthcare sector - 'Caring for the Carers'. Date: Tuesday 5th October, 2021; on Zoom Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. To Register: Please CLICK HERE The Healthcare and… Read More »Caring for the Carers – Expert Panel Discussion on Current Health and Safety Challenges in Healthcare Sector
AFMW Open Forum – Medical Women in Technology and Health with guest speakers
Topic: Medical Women in Technology and Health – MedWiTHThursday October 14th 7pm-8:30PM AFMW Webinar hosts Dr Louise Schaper, CEO of Australasian Institute of Digital Health AIDH and Dr Amandeep Hansra of Creative Careers. Be inspired and learn how you can get involved in the biggest industry.This event is open to all AFMW members.Dr Louise Schaper, CEO of Australasian… Read More »AFMW Open Forum – Medical Women in Technology and Health with guest speakers
