The Australasian Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is the peak body for promoting excellence in health and medical communications in Australasia through education, networking and mentoring.
AMWA was established in 1982 and supports a growing community of medical communicators from Australia and New Zealand.
AMWA supports a diverse community of medical communicators, many of whom are freelancers. AMWA also attracts many doctors, nurses and
other health professionals who are interested in expanding their career into writing and editing as well as journalists who wish to
specialise in health and medicine.
Our members include writers and editors who specialise in health and medical articles for the mainstream press, electronic media and publications for health professionals.
We also have writers and public relations practitioners who work for hospitals, government departments, health promotion organisations, pharmaceutical companies and a range of other groups with an interest in health and medicine.
Join us in our Facebook group (paid AMWA members only). Click here
In recognition of their dedication and service to the Australasian Medical Writers Association the following people have been awarded Lifetime Memberships with the association.
Michelle Guillemard
Sarah McKay
Justin Coleman
Tina Allen
Rada Rouse
Amanda Caswell
Calvin Miller
Jocelyne Basseal
Congratulations to Nicole Vassileff, winner of the AMWA Early Career Award for 2026!
Nicole's submission, When the Eye Learns to Grow Back, made a significant impression on the judging panel:
"I learnt something about a topic I previously knew nothing about – the complex scientific information was presented in an accessible,
informative and interesting way."
"I really enjoyed reading this piece from start to finish. It is clear that the writer has a talent for producing
scientific writing that is both clear and engaging. I hope they continue to bring these skills to the field of medical and health
communication—Australia needs more writers like them."