Rural Generalist (RG) Dr Jeff Robinson is the recipient of the prestigious Peter Graham ‘Cohuna’ Award 2020 for his commitment to protecting the health and safety of his local community in Mt Beauty, Victoria.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the Government’s extension to the Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP), asserting its importance in supporting Rural Generalists (RGs) to undertake compulsory skills training and continue to provide safe procedural services in rural and remote communities.

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Felicity Gemmell-Smith is the recipient of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Honorary Membership Award for her exceptional service to the College and her fierce dedication to improving the healthcare needs for rural and remote communities.

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Tasmanian Rural Generalist (RG) Dr Aaron Hawkins is the recipient of the 2020 Rural Registrar of the Year Award, presented by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), for demonstrating outstanding leadership and advocacy in the field of rural and remote medicine.

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ACRRM is pleased to introduce 2020 President’s Prize winners Mikaela Borgas and Jasmyn Lloyd. Selected from a large number of high calibre applications by Immediate Past President Dr Ewen McPhee, the President’s Prize recognises a medical student’s commitment to continuing a career in rural generalism.

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ACRRM congratulates Veeraja Uppal who is one of the recipients of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award for his significant contribution to rural and remote medicine over the past two decades. As Special Projects Development Officer at the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS), Veeraja manages the operation and delivery of the Targeted Recruitment strategy to recruit doctors and improve access to medical services to rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.

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Dr Deborah Simmons from Proserpine, Queensland, has been presented with an Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) 2020 Distinguished Service Award for her significant contribution to rural and remote medicine and general service to the community. Dr Simmons' notable contribution spans from developing ACRRM’s Rural Anaesthetic Crisis Management course to her recent response efforts at the Moranbah mine.

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Dr Jim Thurley of the Northern Territory (NT) has been recognised by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) with a 2020 Distinguished Service Award for his considerable contribution to Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST). Dr Thurley’s passion to ensure the next generation of Rural Generalists has access to high quality training was a crucial factor leading to the REST course being established in the Northern Territory and South Africa. His work on the REST Standards and Development Committee is also a notable contribution to general practice training standards.

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Last week’s surprise outbreak of a COVID cluster in Adelaide – combined with the re-opening of more state borders – makes it critical that Australians do not let their guard down on coronavirus. ACRRM and RDAA​ warned today that, as restrictions are eased, there is potential for coronavirus to spread quickly again if Australians simply think the crisis is over and don’t take the necessary precautions.

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Country South Australians should ensure they are doing everything they can to be COVID safe – and avoid unnecessary travel to Adelaide – following the jump in cases in the city, the RDAA and ACRRM warned today.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates National Rural Health Commissioner Professor Ruth Stewart on her maiden speech at the National Rural Press Club today, where she raised awareness of the need to act quickly to improve maternity services in rural and remote communities.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) proudly acknowledges the strong and effective leadership, guidance and advocacy Dr Ewen McPhee demonstrated during his term as President.

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With a Spring that has been full of pollen, and warmer days but cooler nights, you could be forgiven for thinking you have hayfever or even just the common cold – rather than COVID-19. But as more Australians get out of the house (and lockdown), and socialise and travel again, getting tested for COVID is crucial in preventing another wave of the pandemic, ACRRM and the RDAA warned today.

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ACRRM confirms its commitment to reconciliation and to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ahead of NAIDOC week.

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With only 9 weeks remaining until Christmas, and more COVID restrictions being eased, Australians must stay vigilant about COVID safety now if they are to enjoy a ‘normal’ Christmas and summer holiday this year. That’s the warning today from ACRRM and the RDAA, as public complacency shapes up as a critical factor in whether the pandemic can be kept under control in Australia in the months ahead.

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ACRRM acknowledges the Government’s continued investment in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Federal Budget and welcomes its commitment to address the current workforce maldistribution; promote longer term reform and support infrastructure and services that will address the healthcare needs of all Australians who live outside the urban footprint.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce new appointments to the College Board, Council and Registrars’ Committee.

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With more state borders reopening, border bubbles being expanded and school holidays starting, Australia’s peak rural medical bodies are urging rural Australians to keep getting tested for COVID-19…even if they are only showing the mildest of symptoms.

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Today’s announcement of a $115 million extension to the Rural Health Outreach Fund (RHOF) is welcomed by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

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ACRRM supports today’s announcement of a six-month extension to Medicare-subsidised telehealth to facilitate access to vital primary health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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