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ACRRM says new GP Study confirms urgent need to grow the rural workforce
Aug 6, 2024ACRRM says the Federal Government’s newly released General Practitioner (GP) Supply and Demand Study confirms the need to urgently grow the Rural Generalist (RG) and rural GP workforce in Australia. -
ACRRM presidential election opens Monday 5 August
Jul 25, 2024ACRRM will open elections for the role of President on Monday 5 August. Two candidates have nominated to lead the College; Dr Emily Harrison and Dr Rod Martin. Both currently serve on the ACRRM College Council.Current President Dr Dan Halliday, who completes his term at the College’s Annual General Meeting in October, says all candidates demonstrate a real commitment to ACRRM and the Rural Generalist profession. -
ACRRM celebrates NAIDOC Week and commits to better healthcare for First Nations people
Jul 8, 2024ACRRM celebrates this year’s NAIDOC Week theme ‘Keep the fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’. The theme recognises Indigenous identity, and calls for the amplification of voices, and commitment to justice and quality. -
ACRRM opens nominations for key governance roles
Jun 24, 2024Nominations for key positions on the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s Board of Directors and College Council, including College President, open today (Monday 24 June). -
ACRRM congratulates new National Rural Health Commissioner, Prof Jenny May AM
Jun 19, 2024ACRRM congratulates new National Rural Health Commissioner, Prof Jenny May The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates Professor Jenny May on her appointment as the new National Rural Health Commissioner. -
ACRRM champions proactive care during Men's Health Week 2024
Jun 12, 2024This Men’s Health Week the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is focusing its attention on supporting men and boys who live outside the urban footprint. -
ACRRM explores fresh approaches to Tassie healthcare challenges
Jun 5, 2024Medical professionals gathered from across the state in Hobart on Saturday (1 June) to discuss hot healthcare topics impacting rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM supports those who have experienced and those living with family and domestic violence
May 30, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) supports all those who have experienced and those living with family and domestic violence. The College reaffirms its commitment to support Rural Generalists (RGs) and rural General Practitioners (GPs) with tools and education that provide rural and remote domestic violence survivors with the healthcare they need. -
ACRRM committed to reconciliation and First Nations healthcare, Now More Than Ever
May 27, 2024This National Reconciliation Week (NRW24), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) continues its commitment to working towards reconciliation and providing First Nations communities with access to the healthcare they need and deserve. -
ACRRM welcomes new Weipa birthing service
May 22, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the official opening of birthing services at Weipa, describing it as a breakthrough for local women, their families, and the healthcare profession. -
ACRRM applauds increase in Single Employment Model places in South Australia
May 13, 2024ACRRM applauds the announcement of a new trial allocating an additional 60 Rural Generalist (RG) and General Practice (GP) places on the new Single Employer Model (SEM) in South Australia. -
ACRRM calls for additional funded training places
May 9, 2024In the lead-up to the 2024 Federal Budget next week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is requesting an increased allocation of funding for training places for the College. -
ACRRM’s Pre-Budget Submission calls for investment in Rural Generalist specific Medicare items
May 1, 2024In the lead up to the Federal Budget, ACRRM is calling for ongoing investment in the development of Rural Generalist (RG) specific MBS item numbers, to reflect the clinical complexities and responsibilities of providing high-quality care to rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM registrars on the AGPT program now directly trained by the College
May 1, 2024From today (1 May), all ACRRM registrars training on the Australian General Practice Training program will be directly trained by the College. -
ACRRM's Pre-Budget submission calls for additional recognition and support of Rural Generalist supervisors
Apr 18, 2024Funding programs that recognise the training and clinical consultancy roles of Rural Generalist and rural General Practitioner supervisors, is a key priority in ACRRM’s Pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government. The College believes that the future Rural Generalist workforce should be trained by current Rural Generalists. -
ACRRM calls for investment to attract more students to Rural Generalist careers
Apr 4, 2024To secure the future of a Rural Generalist (RG) profession, ACRRM calls for specific investment to attract rural, remote, and regional students to a career supporting the healthcare needs of communities outside the urban landscape. -
ACRRM focused on helping Close the Gap in health equity
Mar 21, 2024On National Close the Gap Day today, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges improved health outcomes for First Nations Peoples are better achieved through community input in the design and delivery of health services.