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Weekly e-Bulletin

Friday, 23 April 2021

Your AFMW Friday Fix

Dear <<First Name>>,
Welcome to this week's e-Bulletin providing a snapshot of the top stories plus upcoming event information. This email is sent to all AFMW members and supporters of AFMW to keep you informed and up to date.

Most AFMW events and activities are open to all AFMW members and non-members alike. If you are not yet a member and wish to join, we welcome new membership applications.

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THIS WEEK'S SNAPSHOT

 
TOP STORIES & UPCOMING EVENTS

Global Somali Diaspora online summit “COVID-19 and Draught Impact on Somalia”


online summit covering: "COVID-19 and Draught Impact on Somalia"

Global Somali Diaspora (GSD) in partnership with DEMAC and IOM is proud to host an important online summit covering: "COVID-19 and Draught Impact on Somalia". Saturday 24 April, watch Live on facebook.com/GlobsomDiaspora.

The post Global Somali Diaspora online summit “COVID-19 and Draught Impact on Somalia” appeared first on Australian Federation of Medical Women.

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Breast Cancer Network Australia launch My Journey Online Tool for Breast Cancer patients


Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA) My Journey Online Tool for Breast Cancer patients has now been launched

BCNA has launched the new updated online tool to support breast cancer patients along their journey. I am very proud to be a part of this organisation and to have contributed initially to the My Journey Book and now to this online tool. Please share with your patients.

The post Breast Cancer Network Australia launch My Journey Online Tool for Breast Cancer patients appeared first on Australian Federation of Medical Women.

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Better Futures Australia Roundtable: Urgent need for greater action on climate change to protect health


Better Futures Australia and the Climate Health Alliance

I had the pleasure of attending the Better Futures Australia Roundtable on 19th April, along with a host of other organisations as part of the Climate Health Alliance. It’s clear that there is an urgent need for greater action on climate change to protect health. I invite you to write to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

The post Better Futures Australia Roundtable: Urgent need for greater action on climate change to protect health appeared first on Australian Federation of Medical Women.

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Supporting women in medicine achieve their goals – MWIA Mentoring and Leadership for Medical Women webinar


MWIA Mentoring and Leadership Special Interest Group webinar

Join me on Saturday15 May for the Mentoring and Leadership for Medical Women webinar, "Supporting women in medicine achieve their goals". The session is the first of the year, hosted by the MWIA Mentoring and Leadership Special Interest Group,

The post Supporting women in medicine achieve their goals – MWIA Mentoring and Leadership for Medical Women webinar appeared first on Australian Federation of Medical Women.

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MWIA COVID-19 Survey Invitation to All Medical Women – REMINDER – Closing 30 April


Over 1,400 responses, closes 30 April 2021

PLEASE NOTE - The MWIA COVID-19 Survey closes 30 April 2021. With over 1,400 responses to date, please ensure you have your say. Australian medical women, please visit: the survey here to participate >>. Please share.

The post MWIA COVID-19 Survey Invitation to All Medical Women – REMINDER – Closing 30 April appeared first on Australian Federation of Medical Women.

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AFMW Open Forum 24 April – Climate Change and Human Health with guest speaker Dr Kate Wylie


Climate Change and Human Health - Dr Kate Wylie - : AFMW Open Forum 24 April 2021

Join us Saturday 24 April for the next AFMW Open Forum "Climate Change and Human Health". Our special guest speaker is Dr Kate Wylie, founder of Climate Medicine and a member of Doctors For The Environment Australia. All AFMW members and non-members are welcome. Register today.

The post AFMW Open Forum 24 April – Climate Change and Human Health with guest speaker Dr Kate Wylie appeared first on Australian Federation of Medical Women.

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AFMW Open Forum 5 May – CV Writing Seminar with A/Prof Deb Colville


AFMW Open Forum CV Writing Seminar. Led by A/Prof Deb Colville

Join us Wednesday 5 May for the AFMW Open Forum where Associate Professor Deb Colville will led a CV writing seminar. This popular event, run by the VMWS, is open to all VMWS and AFMW members. This session also includes a CV review opportunity.

The post AFMW Open Forum 5 May – CV Writing Seminar with A/Prof Deb Colville appeared first on Australian Federation of Medical Women.

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The Australian Federation of Medical Women is a not for profit, politically neutral, non sectarian, non government organisation that seeks to improve the health of all Australians, especially the health of women and children. Membership is open to registered female medical practitioners, non-registered female medical practitioners & medical students. New members welcome.

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