Australian Islamic groups host health conference and national youth quiz

The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) NSW held its one‑day State Conference, “Caring Together: Advancing Health Across Communities and Professions”, on 29 August 2026 at Western Sydney University’s Bankstown campus. The event, approved for six hours of RACGP CPD, brought together clinicians, researchers and community advocates to discuss culturally responsive healthcare, bias in women’s health, cardiometabolic risk in CALD populations and clinician wellbeing. Sessions featured Dr Nora Salem, Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai, Dr Faraz Pathan and others, and included prayer breaks and networking opportunities.

Separately, the Islamic Forum for Australian Muslims (IFAM) ran its Australia‑wide Islamic Quiz Competition on 25 July 2026 across New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. More than 400 students participated, with state winners advancing to a national stage where prizes included an Umrah ticket, a laptop and cash awards. The winners will be honoured at IFAM’s annual Convention on 3‑4 October 2026 at Rosehill Gardens, near Parramatta, NSW.