In this issue: Page 2: VMWS Committee list Page 3-4: Claire Felmingham article Page 4-5: Rosalie Cooper article Page 6: Sponsors Page7: MABEL, VMWS Archive Page 8: MWIA Page 9: AFMW Page 10: VMWS Membership October 2018 Volume 16 Issue 3 President’s Report. Dr Magdalena Simonis It is my great honour to have been elected President of VMWS for another year. On Saturday September 15 th , we ushered in the new committee for 2018/19 in the surrounds of the Kaye Scott Room at Ormond College on what is the 122 nd AGM for the Victorian Medical Women’s Society. After a sumptuous dinner, we were honoured to have the Constance Stone Oration delivered by Dr Lorraine Baker, the immediate past president of AMA Victoria. I extend my warmest congratulations and gratitude, to our outgoing committee members and student representatives who are moving on, either with increased work or study commitments and welcome in the new members on the VMWS committee. The new executive comprises the President, myself; Dr Adele Storch, Vice-President; Dr Madhura Naidu, Secretary; Dr Rosalie Cooper, Treasurer. It is wonderful to see that Madhura has returned to our committee after several years of living abroad. The revolving doors of VMWS allow our members to observe, participate, contribute, acquire skills and gain leadership experience in a supportive, continuous engagement with a team of medical women who are eager to collaborate. The values of VMWS centre around networking, team building, advocating for issues that affect the health of women and children in our community and also women in our profession. I invite our younger members to bring issues that they feel need better representation to our meetings for discussion. Our social calendar has been organised by our very competent social secretaries to date and there are positions to be filled for those rich with ideas regarding interesting and informative sessions for 2019. The big event for 2019 will be the centenary celebration of MWIA in New York City, July 25-29 th 2019. The closing date for abstracts has been extended to February 2019 and I urge Victorian members to take the opportunity to submit. Cheers, Magda Upcoming Meetings and Events Monday(s) October 1 VMWS Committee Meetings 7pm All members welcome ?December 3 TBA Saturday Oct 13 10 am Connect Over Coffee Contact Sarah Lorger or VMWS Thurs Oct 18 VMWS Members Morning Tea at Dr Ros Terry’s house. see website for map Sat/Sun Nov 10-11 Australian Federation Medical Women AGM July 25-28, 2019 Medical Women’s International Association, Centennial Congress, New York.
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In this issue: Page 2: VMWS Committee list
Page 3-4: Claire Felmingham article
Page 4-5: Rosalie Cooper article
Page 6: Sponsors
Page7: MABEL, VMWS Archive
Page 8: MWIA
Page 9: AFMW
Page 10: VMWS Membership
October 2018 Volume 16 Issue 3
President’s Report.
Dr Magdalena Simonis
It is my great honour to have been elected President of VMWS for another year.
On Saturday September 15th, we ushered in the new committee for 2018/19 in the
surrounds of the Kaye Scott Room at Ormond College on what is the 122nd AGM for
the Victorian Medical Women’s Society. After a sumptuous dinner, we were
honoured to have the Constance Stone Oration delivered by Dr Lorraine Baker, the
immediate past president of AMA Victoria. I extend my warmest congratulations
and gratitude, to our outgoing committee members and student representatives
who are moving on, either with increased work or study commitments and
welcome in the new members on the VMWS committee. The new executive
comprises the President, myself; Dr Adele Storch, Vice-President; Dr Madhura
Naidu, Secretary; Dr Rosalie Cooper, Treasurer.
It is wonderful to see that Madhura has returned to our
committee after several years of living abroad. The revolving
doors of VMWS allow our members to observe, participate,
contribute, acquire skills and gain leadership experience in a
supportive, continuous engagement with a team of medical
women who are eager to collaborate. The values of VMWS
centre around networking, team building, advocating for
issues that affect the health of women and children in our
community and also women in our profession. I invite our
younger members to bring issues that they feel need better
representation to our meetings for discussion.
Our social calendar has been organised by our very
competent social secretaries to date and there are positions
to be filled for those rich with ideas regarding interesting
and informative sessions for 2019.
The big event for 2019 will be the centenary celebration of
MWIA in New York City,
July 25-29th 2019. The closing date for abstracts has been extended to
February 2019 and I urge Victorian members to take the opportunity
President Dr Magdalena Simonis Vice-President Dr Adele Storch Secretary Shadow Secretary
Dr Madhura Naidu Dr Chamani Kodikara
Treasurer Dr Rosalie Cooper Shadow Treasurer Ms Sue Sritharan General Committee Members (All Executive in Bold) AFMW Representatives Young MWIA representative
Dr Kate Duncan Dr Desiree Yap Dr Anne Stanaway Dr Chamani Kodikara Dr Magdalena Simonis (Vic) Dr Desiree Yap (Vic) Dr Kate Duncan (Tas) Dr Natalie Yap (Shadow for Tasmania) Vacancy
Immediate Past President A/Prof Deb Colville Newsletter Editor Dr Claire Felmingham Assistant Newsletter Editor Vacancy
Dr Elysia Robb Dr Liliana Nanji, Dr Ashaa Munoz, Dr Abigail Miller Ms Greasha Rathnasekara Dr Latha Devaraja
Social Secretaries Vacancy
Senior Members’ Representative Dr Rosalind Terry AMA Representative Dr Rosalind Terry IT/Social Media/Publicity Officer Shadow IT Officer Website development
Dr Michelle Li Vacancy Ms Lydia Di Stefano
Archivist
Dr Anne Stanaway Dr Rosalie Cooper (Shadow)
Student Representative - Monash University Ms Shiva Sridhar
Student Representative - Deakin University Vacancy
Student Representative - Notre Dame University Vacancy Student Representative - University of Melbourne Supporter
Ms Tehreem Rawal Dr Diana Korevaar
Free Special Event: Thursday 18 October 10 am to noon.
All VMWS members are invited to Morning Tea at the home of Dr Rosalind Terry, 27 Phoenix St, South Yarra.
Details and a map will shortly be on our Website: https://vic.home.afmw.org.au/
Bring a small plate if convenient. Access and parking may require taxi or walking. Discuss with Dr Cooper or Dr
Terry if concerned. Booking preferred. OK to turn up.
Booking and further details at [email protected]. or the Secretariat 9421 1070.
VMWS Archives Collection – A Call for Archival Materials
With the preservation of your valuable stories, so much can be learned and cherished now and in the future.
The VMWS is fortunate to have their archives located securely at the State Library of Victoria. These are available for public viewing upon request. We would love to add more VMWS or medical women’s memorabilia to further enrich this collection. Do you have any material to contribute? Examples of items of interest: Photos, letters, newspaper articles, books, newsletters, meeting minutes, posters…. It doesn’t have to be original material – paper and digital copies are also welcome. If you have any questions or something that you wish to contribute, please contact: