The College is proud to be represented on hundreds of policy and health service forums across the country, providing a vital voice for our members.

Representative roles are filled by the College President, members of the Board and Council, senior staff, and members as appropriate to the nature of the appointment and include state, territory, and national bodies such as clinical advisory groups; project advisory committees and consultative committees.

We also participate in a range of stakeholder liaison groups with organisations such as the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Migrant and Refugee Health Partnership. This enables us to contribute a rural and remote perspective and ensure we can communicate relevant and timely information to our members.

The Quality Use of Medicine Alliance is seeking a GP working in a rural and/or remote setting, to join an Expert Working Group, focussing on antidepressants in older people.

The Quality Use of Medicine Alliance is a consortium of eight health professional, research and consumer organisations, with funding from the Australian Government’s Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology (QUDTP) Program. Through these grants, free educational activities and resources are being developed for a national audience of health professionals and consumers to promote the quality use of medicine and support consumer health literacy.

The Expert Working Group will shape the scope and direction of the antidepressant's education program. The group will meet via teleconference for two 3-hour workshops between mid-July and late August 2024. Attendance will be renumerated via sitting fees.

If you are interested, please submit a brief expression of interest outlining your experience and interest in this area, to Sue Brown at info@qumconnect.com.au by Friday 7 June 2024.

Are you passionate about rural healthcare and ready to make a difference? ACRRM is seeking dedicated professionals to join the TCRGA as ACRRM Representatives. This is your chance to play a crucial role in shaping the future of rural generalist anaesthesia in Australia.


About the TCRGA

The TCRGA is a collaborative initiative involving ANZCA, ACRRM, and RACGP, focused on promoting professional standards, patient safety, and education in rural generalist anaesthesia. The Committee oversees the development and governance of the ACRGA training program, ensuring high-quality training and support for rural anaesthetists.


Key Responsibilities

As an ACRRM Representative, you will:

  • Provide guidance for the establishment and delivery of the ACRGA.
  • Oversee and evaluate ACRGA education, training, and assessment.
  • Define standards and processes for accredited training posts, supervisors, and mentors.
  • Collaborate with other representatives to ensure comprehensive support for rural generalist anaesthetists.

Meeting Frequency

The TCRGA meets at least four times per year, with at least two in-person meetings. Additional meetings may be conducted via teleconference or video conference. 


Requirements

  • Commitment to improving rural healthcare.
  • Experience in rural general practice and anaesthesia.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with representatives from ANZCA and RACGP.
  • Current ACRRM membership.
  • ACRRM Fellowship.


Benefits

  • Influence the future of rural anaesthesia education and standards.
  • Collaborate with leading healthcare professionals.
  • Contribute to improved healthcare outcomes in rural communities.

 

To apply, please provide a current CV and covering letter to qualityandsafety@acrrm.org.au.