Yesterday was International Women's Day; a day to highlight the incredible achievements of women, and bring awareness to ways we can continue towards universal gender equity.

In Honour WGHAus are proud to have profiled the DFAT Ambassador for Gender Equality, Michelle O'Byrne.

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WGHAus is inviting applications for 7-10 new committee looking to contribute towards gender equity in health leadership.

Applications close THIS Thurs 19th Feb. Apply Now!

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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Today, WGHAus celebrate and the women and girls who have made and continue to make outstanding contributions to science. Their scientific expertise, leadership and commitment underpin stronger and more equitable health systems for all!
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📢CALLOUT FOR NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS

WGHAus is inviting applications for 7-10 new committee looking to contribute towards gender equity in health leadership!

Applications close Thurs 19th Feb

Find out more here: www.wghaustralia.org/news/committ...
About the Chapter:
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In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), WGH-Aus is proud to launch a profiling series to highlight the stories of Georgie Henry, a researcher with lived experience of cerebral palsy, and Prof Nadia Badawi, a neonatologist and expert on cerebral palsy.
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✨ 1 WEEK TO GO until our online panel event ✨

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💜 Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the Region
🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov 2025 | 1:00–2:30 pm AEDT (online)
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International Week of Science and Peace (Nov 9th-15th) advocates for the use of research and science in promoting global peace🔬. In honour, WGH Aus is grateful to profile Dr Amy Neilson; a rural medicine specialist focussed on humanitarian aid.
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✨ Less than 3 WEEKS until our online panel event ✨

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💜 Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the Region
🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov 2025 | 1:00–2:30 pm AEDT (online)
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/YkKaD

Yesterday was World Field Epidemiology Day, centred on "Making our Mark"🦠. In honour, WGH Aus has launched a profiling series to share the stories of two remarkable women, Dr Gina Samaan and Prof Fay Johnston, and their work in field epidemiology.
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Congratulations to our Chair, A/Prof Meru Sheel, on her profile in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The article highlights her incredible work in infectious diseases, immunisation & acute emergency responses 💉🦠
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This week is Australia's National Science Week.🧬It is an opportunity to celebrate science and scientists that have shaped our world! At WGH Aus, we recognise the incredible contributions of women scientists - whose work drives innovation, saves lives, and shapes a healthier, more equitable future.👩🏽‍🔬

🚨📣 Scholarship applications for #WD2026 are now OPEN! Apply now to join the first regionally hosted Women Deliver Conference in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. Change calls us here. 🔗 Apply today!👉 arinex.eventsair.com/wd2026/engsc...

A call for health sector "to work in solidarity to bring a gender justice lens to their work, whether that be via gender-responsive health promotion, service provision, education, data capture, advocacy, and cross-sectoral partnerships"
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1/3 Refugee Week 2025 centers on ‘Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community’. In honour, WGH Aus launches a profiling series ton two remarkable refugee women, Hon Ayor Makur Chuot MLC and Helena Hassani, and their work to drive change in gender and health.

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