Journalists wanting to speak to an ACRRM spokesperson are invited to contact Petrina Smith on 0414 820 847 or email.
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Rural women’s healthcare shouldn’t require a road trip
Oct 14, 2026This International Day of Rural Women, ACRRM is calling for healthcare that’s as accessible as the communities rural women help sustain. President Dr Rod Martin says Rural Generalists can provide a broad range of women’s health services locally, without the travel, cost and time away from work and family. -
Clinicians put rural medical skills to the test in Menindee’s first Flying Doctor Skills Day
Oct 14, 2026Doctors, registrars and medical students swapped the classroom for a working property near Menindee for the inaugural Menindee Flying Doctor Skills Day, a joint RFDSSE and ACRRM initiative building the skills and connections that support rural and remote careers. -
VPTAS Alliance welcomes boost to patient travel support, calls on all parties to match reform
Oct 13, 2026Twenty leading health organisations have today welcomed the Victorian Government's commitment to increase patient travel and accommodation subsidies if re-elected, describing the announcement as a significant step towards improving access to essential medical treatment and care for regional and rural Victorians. -
Strong rural communities need strong local healthcare
Oct 9, 2026Australians living in rural, remote and First Nations communities deserve access to trusted healthcare close to home, says the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) on World Mental Health Day on 10 October. -
Dan’s the Man! Exceptional rural doctor recognised for huge impact on healthcare, both at home and in the Pacific
Oct 1, 2026A Rural Generalist doctor who has served the Queensland community of Stanthorpe for over 30 years – while also training countless future doctors both in Queensland and the Pacific Islands – has received the ACRRM-RDAA Peter Graham ‘Cohuna’ Award for 2026. -
Spring allergy advice without the long journey
Sep 24, 2026For rural and remote Australians, specialist allergy advice can mean hours on the road, time away from work or school, and travel and accommodation costs. -
It's time to talk about dementia in rural Australia
Sep 21, 2026Rural and remote Australians who notice changes in their own or a loved one's memory, thinking or behaviour are being encouraged to talk to their Rural Generalist doctor this Dementia Action Week (21–27 September). -
Colleges call for stronger clinical capability at Biloela
Sep 16, 2026The National Council of Primary Care Doctors (NCPCD), representing primary care leaders across Australia, has released its 2026 pre-Budget joint statement, calling for targeted investment in longer consultations, workforce sustainability and culturally safe care. -
Rural Generalist model brings birthing back to Cooktown
Sep 14, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) celebrates the return of birthing services to Cooktown, enabling more women and families to have their babies safely, closer to home. -
R U OK? – Distance should never be a reason to struggle alone
Sep 10, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging Australians to look out for their mates, families and neighbours this R U OK? Day, as figures highlight the disparity in suicide rates between metropolitan and remote Australia. -
It’s time! Rural Generalists can now apply for specialist registration
Sep 1, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is celebrating another major milestone for Rural Generalist Medicine, with Rural Generalists across Australia now able to apply for specialist registration. -
East Arnhem Land doctor helping train the next generation of Rural Generalists
Aug 18, 2026Supporting the next generation of Rural Generalist (RG) doctors is at the heart of Dr Lucy Morris's work in East Arnhem Land. -
South Gippsland doctor driven to make rural healthcare even better
Aug 14, 2026Whether it's helping keep more patients receiving treatment closer to home, improving the anaesthetic aspects of maternity care or mentoring the next generation of Rural Generalists, Dr Tom Ponsonby is always looking for ways to strengthen healthcare in South Gippsland and the Bass Coast. -
Adelaide doctor focused on building stronger healthcare systems
Aug 13, 2026After working across remote Northern Territory communities, and a Sexual Health NGO in South Australia and for remote NT, Dr Sophia Scrimgeour has developed a passion for improving the systems that sit behind patient care. -
Western NSW doctor selected for national rural health leadership program
Aug 13, 2026Wellington and Coonabarabran Rural Generalist Dr Jean Littlewood has been selected to attend the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine's (ACRRM) Emerging Leaders Conference in Adelaide this October. -
South Coast doctor driven to build stronger healthcare for local communities
Aug 13, 2026Improving access to healthcare, supporting the next generation of doctors and building stronger connections between health services are among the goals driving South Coast Rural Generalist Dr Yves Brandenburger. -
Northern Rivers doctor passionate about keeping maternity care close to home
Aug 13, 2026Ensuring women and families can access quality maternity care close to home is a driving force behind the work of Rural Generalist GP Obstetrician Dr Volker Rockliff Boehm. -
Yamba Rural Generalist selected for ACRRM Emerging Leaders Conference
Aug 13, 2026Yamba-based Rural Generalist (paediatrics) Dr Vanessa Hewitt has been selected to attend the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s Emerging Leaders Conference in October, recognising her growing contribution to rural medical education, workforce development and healthcare leadership. -
Beaudesert doctor helping build the future rural health workforce
Aug 13, 2026Helping doctors thrive in rural communities is one of the driving forces behind Beaudesert Hospital Rural Generalist Anaesthetist Dr Phoebe Shiu. -
Gippsland doctor advocating for better access to women's healthcare
Aug 13, 2026Improving access to women's healthcare in Gippsland is a driving force behind Rural Generalist Obstetrician Dr Lauren Downie's work.