Members Connect Meetups are your chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired! These virtual and in-person events are free for FW members.
The events bring together our amazing members to strengthen networks and provide opportunities to engage with organisations and individuals who are driving trends and leading innovative programs of work that impacts health.
We’d love to see you at an upcoming meetup!
2025 Member Meetups
VIRTUAL MEETUP: All about mentoring - practical tips and ideas
Tuesday 11 March, 12:30pm – 1:30pm AEDT
Associate Professor Kate McBride will share practical tips on mentorship, reflecting on her own experiences as both a mentee and a mentor.
IN-PERSON MEETUP: Inside the Australian Institute of Sport - where sport meets health science and medicine
Wednesday 2 April, 9am – 11am AEST
While best known for training elite athletes, the Australian Institue of Sport (AIS) also drives an extensive range of research, policy and programs that cross-cut health sciences and clinical care. This in–person meet up will take us behind the scenes at the Australian Institue of Sport and explore its unique role in Australia’s health and medical research ecosystem.
VIRTUAL MEETUP: Wearing two hats - the path of a clinician researcher
Tuesday 20 May, 1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST
Associate Professor Mei Ling Yap, a specialist radiation oncologist and NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow, will share her journey as a clinician researcher. She’ll reflect on the opportunities and challenges of “wearing two hats” and how she has navigated these professional challenges while also starting and raising a family. Mei will share valuable insights for those on – or curious about – a similar path.
VIRTUAL MEETUP: Less lonely at the top - finding your support crew in senior roles
Thursday 24 August, 1:00 – 2:00pm AEST
Join Professor Billie Bonevski,Director of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) and Dean (Research), College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University to explore the unique challenges of leadership for women and the importance of building a support crew that enhances both career success and personal well-being.
Registration to open soon.
VIRTUAL MEETUP: Navigating life and career when you're new to Australia
September, date and time TBC
Speaker and meetup details to be confirmed.
VIRTUAL MEETUP: End of year celebration - community and connection
December, date and time TBC
Speaker and meetup details to be confirmed.
What members love about the meetups…
I am loving these virtual meetups – combining an engaging speaker & small breakout rooms is fantastic! It’s been valuable to hear the stories of others & learn from their experiences.
I really liked the industry connection at Google, it was great to step outside of my usual university academic environment. It was so interesting to hear about the Hearing Hub’s experience of cross-sector collaboration, I’ve pocketed a few useful ideas that I will hopefully be able to use in the future.
I’ve been able to find instant commonalities and connection with people, the meetups have a very non-intimidating environment and I’ve felt welcomed and heard.