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From rugby captain to rural doctor
Aug 13, 2026A life-threatening illness, a passion for rugby and a chance meeting with one of Rural Generalist Medicine's pioneers helped shape the career of Innisfail’s Dr Jack de Guingand. -
Rural maternity doctor recognised as emerging healthcare leader
Aug 13, 2026From delivering babies in Roma and Innisfail in Queensland to supporting maternity services in remote Western Australia—and training healthcare workers in obstetric emergencies internationally—Rural Generalist Obstetrician Dr Grace Maano has built a reputation for strengthening maternity care where it is needed most. -
Torquay doctor passionate about building healthier communities
Aug 13, 2026A desire to understand why some communities experience poorer health outcomes than others has shaped Dr Charlene Goodman's journey into Rural Generalist medicine. -
Tennant Creek doctor advocates for healthcare regardless of postcode
Aug 13, 2026Ensuring Australians can access quality healthcare regardless of where they live is a driving force behind Tennant Creek Rural Generalist Dr Bronwyn Hoogland's career. -
Mount Isa doctor building skills to support rural maternity care
Aug 13, 2026Providing high-quality maternity care close to home is one of the motivations driving Rural Generalist doctor Dr Beth Exell. -
Broken Hill doctor helping build the future of rural healthcare
Aug 13, 2026Supporting the next generation of Rural Generalist doctors is at the heart of Dr Aliza Lord's work in Broken Hill. -
Laidley doctor using innovation to improve rural healthcare
Aug 13, 2026Laidley Rural Generalist Dr Ahamed Mustaq has been selected to attend the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine's (ACRRM) Emerging Leaders Conference in Adelaide from 18–20 October 2026. -
Ballina GP-Obstetrician selected for national rural health program
Aug 13, 2026From supporting expectant mothers in rural communities to mentoring the next generation of doctors, Dr Adelle Jordan has built her career around helping others thrive. -
Dr Claire Arundell announced as ACRRM's next President
Aug 13, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) announces Dr Claire Arundell as its next President, ushering in a new chapter for the College. -
ACRRM Rural Generalist training program accredited for specialist registration
Aug 11, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine's (ACRRM) purpose-built Rural Generalist training program has been accredited by the Medical Board of Australia, recognising the College's Fellowship qualification for the purposes of specialist registration. -
JOINT RELEASE: GP colleges welcome Medical Board decision on Rural Generalist specialist qualifications
Aug 11, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) welcome the Medical Board of Australia’s (MBA) accreditation of their respective Rural Generalist training programs. -
ACRRM welcomes additional medical school places, calls for stronger rural pipeline
Aug 5, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the Australian Government's announcement of an additional 50 Commonwealth-supported university medical places, saying the investment is an important step towards strengthening Australia's future medical workforce. -
ACRRM welcomes $1.36 billion rural health workforce investment
Jul 30, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the opening of applications for the Australian Government’s $1.36 billion Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program. -
ACRRM and RACGP launch national Rural Generalist advisory committee
Jul 17, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) have established a Joint Consultative Committee on Rural Generalist Medicine (JCCRG), reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthen and advance Rural Generalist Medicine across Australia. -
From community to committee: strengthening First Nations leadership at ACRRM
Jul 9, 2026This NAIDOC Week, ACRRM is celebrating the evolution of First Nations representation within the College, with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Members Group expanding its role through the establishment of a formal Committee. -
Investment in Cultural Safety Education strengthens future healthcare workforce
Jul 6, 2026As NAIDOC Week marks ‘Fifty Years of Deadly’, Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) celebrate the expansion of JCTS and an increase in funding for the next five years. -
ACRRM opens nominations for President, Board and Council roles
Jul 1, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has opened nominations for its next President. Current President Dr Rod Martin is set to conclude his term at the College's Annual General Meeting in October. -
ACRRM welcomes endorsement of National Rural Health Commissioner
Jun 25, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has welcomed the independent review of the National Rural Health Commissioner's legislative framework, describing it as a strong endorsement of the Commissioner's role and continued investment in rural health leadership. -
ACRRM warns against fragmented care as pharmacist prescribing proposal expands
Jun 18, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has raised serious concerns about proposals to expand pharmacist prescribing, warning the changes could fragment care and compromise patient safety in rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
When emergencies happen, Rural Generalists are there
Jun 10, 2026When emergencies happen in rural and remote Australia, help is often closer than people realise. More often than not, it is the local Rural Generalist arriving at the scene of a serious car accident, helping coordinate care during a flood or bushfire emergency, or the familiar face in a small rural hospital working through the night to save a life.