HSAPW

Healthcare Students Association for Prevention of War

HSAPW is a national network of healthcare students, working for peace and against militarism on unceded Indigenous lands around Australia.

We believe that healthcare workers have an important collective responsibility to advocate for anti-militarism, in line with the World Health Assembly’s Resolution 36.28 which states:

The role of physicians and other health workers in the preservation and promotion of peace [is] the most significant factor for the attainment of health for all.

We are the student arm of the Medical Association for Prevention of War (MAPW). HSAPW organises autonomously around a central set of principles, with support from MAPW. We’ve met with university administrators on policies and curriculum, held webinars and panel discussions, organised walk-outs, bake-sales and rallies.

Any health students who share our values and vision are very welcome to get in touch below.

JOIN HSAPW

To join HSAPW, first become a student member of MAPW – membership is free. You’ll be connected with HSAPW national, and a local group near you. No group near you? We’ll help you start one.

In Victoria? Learn more about HSAPW Victoria.

HSAPW is connected to global campaigns for peace, disarmament, justice, divestment and sanctions, climate justice, and decolonisation.