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Women in Global Health Australia

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Women in Global Health Australia is part of a global network to achieve gender equality in health leadership.

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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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. shorturl.at/4Reet
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International Day of Women - Ambassador Michelle O’Byrne - Ambassador for Gender Equality for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs — Women in Global Health Australia
For International Women’s Day 2026, Women in Global Health Australia is excited to launch the first of its 2026 profiling series, centered on highlighting incredible women who are elevating, inspiring...
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
📢 THREE DAYS LEFT 📢 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! Find out more here: www.wghaustralia.org/news/committ... About the Chapter: www.wghaustralia.org
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📢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: www.wghaustralia.org
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Committee Nominations — Women in Global Health Australia
We are pleased to invite nominations from across our community to join the WGH-A Committee in 2026.  Serving on the WGH-A Committee is an opportunity to:  Contribute to national, regiona...
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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. shorturl.at/TBMpA
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International Day for Persons with Disability: Georgie Henry and Prof Nadia Badawi — Women in Global Health Australia
For International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd), Women in Global Health Australia is proud to launch another special profiling series to highlight the incredible women living with di...
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
✨ 1 WEEK TO GO until our online panel event ✨ Register now to be a part of the conversation! 💜 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
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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. Read more here: www.wghaustralia.org/profiling-se...
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International Week of Science and Peace: Dr Amy Neilson — Women in Global Health Australia
For International week of science and peace Women’s Global Health Australia is proud to launch another special profiling series to highlight the incredible work of women using science to promote peace...
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
✨ Less than 3 WEEKS until our online panel event ✨ Read more in the thread below and register now! 💜 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
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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. @womeningh.bsky.social
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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 💉🦠 @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @merusheel.bsky.social Read here: shorturl.at/4D8wO
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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.👩🏽‍🔬
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Women Deliver @womendeliver.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
🚨📣 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...
Dark purple image with a title in dark orange: "Appplications are open!" and the picture of a young woman with traditional attire. The graphic contains a curve with patterns from artists from Narrm, Australia. The graphic contains text referring to the application window deadline. The WD2026 logo is on the bottom right corner.Dark purple image with medium-size text in dark orange: "Change is calling you to Narrm (Melbourne)," and white text providing context of the conference. The graphic contains a curve with patterns from artists from Narrm, Australia. The graphic contains text referring to the application window deadline. The WD2026 logo is on the bottom right corner.
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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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" www.croakey.org/in-the-fight...
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“In the fight of our lives” – health sector urged to step up for gender justice
Introduction by Croakey: The health sector, in Australia and globally, has been urged to step up advocacy and action for
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Women in Global Health Australia @wghaustralia.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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. @womeningh.bsky.social
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