by Farhan Ishraq Australian Islamic Medical Association’s (AIMA) Victoria was out in the community once again, this time at the annual Careers Expo at Al Taqwa College catered to students and their families, on Tuesday 3 September 2024. AIMA was prepared with a host of professionals medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, radiography, as well as medical…
By Dr Jasmin Dabboucy With improving technology and ever-growing developments in genetics, the significance of genetic testing is becoming ever more salient. In many of our communities, where some genetic disorders are particularly prevalent and impact quality of life, the ability to test and evaluate these risks becomes pertinent. AIMA Victoria held an educational event on…
On Saturday 10 August 2024, volunteers from the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s Victorian branch conducted a Lifesavers event at the Australian Albanian Islamic society’s Youth Centre, engaging over 45 children and adults. The event featured demonstrations on critical lifesaving skills, including CPR, recovery positioning, and defibrillator usage, led by a team of medical professionals, including…
By Dr Jasmin Dabboucy On the evening of Saturday 3 August 2024, the Australian Islamic Medical Association’s Victorian branch held a networking evening at Oakwood Premier Melbourne. The event began with a warm welcome by Dr Jasmin Dabboucy, AIMA Victoria’s Vice President and Member Engagement Officer, and an important Tarbiya on empathetic practice by pharmacist…
By Farhan Ishraq, Final Year Medical Student Australian Islamic Medical Association’s (AIMA) Victorian branch recently made a significant impact at the Islamic College of Melbourne’s (ICOM) annual Careers Expo, held for Year 9, 10, 11, and 12 students on Friday 2 August 2024. This event provided an invaluable opportunity for students to explore potential career…
By Simra Rahman & Rahman Abdul The new AIMA Victoria Student Wing hosted their inaugural event ‘Healthcare Horizons’ on Sunday 5 May 2024 at The University of Melbourne, an evening focused on providing insight into advocacy as Muslim healthcare providers alongside discussion on career pathways. They were joined by over 50 students, eager to hear…
On Saturday 30 March 2024, AIMA Victoria held a Lifesavers event at the Australian Islamic Centre campus in Newport, 40 boys and girls from grades 3 to 6 participated where they learned CPR, recovery positions and how to handle choking incidents. Sister Sameera oversaw the event, with presenters Dr Ashraf Chehata and Dr Mohammed Awad…
AIMA Victoria and JBE Events collaborated to host a half day seminar on Islamic medical ethics on Saturday 10 February led by Dr Nazir Khan, a practicing radiologist and President of Yaqeen Institute Canada and its Director of Research Strategy with training and expertise in Islamic sciences. Dr Khan covered the importance of decolonialising our…
Cranbourne Masjid in association with Australian Islamic Medical Association is pleased to organise a community event FREE OF COST. Cranbourne Masjid 22-24 Brunt Street, Cranbourne VIC 3977 Date: Saturday 19th August 2023 Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm LEARN LIVE SAVING SKILLS FROM THE EXPERTS Training provided by Muslim Doctors Men, Women & Children welcome Certificate issued…
Al-Taqwa Masjid in association with Australian Islamic Medical Association is pleased to organise a community event FREE OF COST. CPR & Defibrillator Training Saturday 15th July 2023 After Maghrib 5:30pm – 7:00 pm LEARN LIVE SAVING SKILLS FROM THE EXPEKTS # Training provided by Muslim Doctors # Men, Women & Children welcome #…