Journalists wanting to speak to an ACRRM spokesperson are invited to contact Petrina Smith on 0414 820 847 or email.
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ACRRM says Rural Generalists are the answer to Tasmania’s maternity care crisis
Feb 20, 2024In the lead up to the Tasmanian state election on 23 March, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) calls on all political parties to commit to recognising and utilising the state’s highly skilled Rural Generalist (RG) workforce to maintain and support rural and remote maternity services in Tasmania. -
National Rural Health Alliance: Place-based investment needed to address rural healthcare challenges
Feb 7, 2024In its latest 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report, the Government has recognised some major issues experienced by rural Australia and the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) is pleased that some good measures are in place. However, while the government has recognised the need for place-based investment, this is not happening as it needs to in rural health, aged and disability care. -
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ACRRM welcomes new Rural Advanced Skills incentives to support Rural Generalist practice
Jan 25, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the new incentives to encourage doctors with advanced skills to work in regional, rural and remote communities. -
Public consultation on Rural Generalist Medicine recognition closes next Tuesday
Dec 7, 2023JOINT RELEASE: With less than one week to go until the public consultation closes on recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine (RGM) as a specialist field, Australia’s two GP colleges urge doctors and community members to have their say. -
Vale: Former ACRRM president Prof Dennis Pashen
Nov 24, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) mourns the loss of Prof Dennis Pashen, a founding member, distinguished former President and outstanding advocate for rural and remote healthcare training and delivery. -
Consultation for Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field closes in four weeks – have your say
Nov 10, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) encourage doctors and community members to have their say on the the public consultation for Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field closes on Tuesday 12 December. -
Rural doctor recognised for exceptional 40 year commitment to alpine towns
Oct 25, 2023A dedicated Rural Generalist doctor who has served the Victorian alpine community of Mount Beauty for more than 40 years, as well as the nearby ski resort of Falls Creek and other towns in the region, has received the ACRRM-RDAA Peter Graham ‘Cohuna’ Award for 2023. -
Medical students Lara Emmett and George Kavalam announced winners of the ACRRM 2023 President’s Prize
Oct 18, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce Lara Emmett and George Kavalam as the winners of the 2023 ACRRM President’s Prize. -
ACRRM Distinguished Service Award 2023 presented to Rex Pais Prabhu
Oct 17, 2023When Rex Pais Prabhu moved from metropolitan Sydney to Swan Hill for career progression, he had never imagined that it would lead to an ACRRM Distinguished Service Award for 2023. -
Rural Generalist Dr Jarrad Lenegan awarded 2023 ACRRM Registrar of the Year
Oct 17, 2023A Rural Generalist training through the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) in the Kimberley is the recipient of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Registrar of the Year Award 2023. -
Dr Marc Heyning recognised with ACRRM 2023 Distinguished Service Award
Oct 17, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient Dr Marc Heyning is recognised for outstanding advocacy and medical services in his community in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. -
ACRRM 2023 Distinguished Service Award presented to Dr Niroshini Wickramasingh
Oct 17, 2023Dr Niroshini Wickramasinghe from Narromine, NSW, has been acknowledged with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Distinguished Service Award for 2023 for providing significant service to rural communities. -
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Should a robot replace your doctor?
Sep 21, 2023What do a human rights lawyer and hostage survivor; a psychologist from the world’s northernmost town; an expert in artificial intelligence; and a farmer leading advocacy on climate change have in common? -
ACRRM welcomes new Workforce Incentive Program incentives for Rural Generalists
Sep 14, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes changes to the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) which support skilled Rural Generalists (RGs) to work in regional, rural and remote communities where high-quality healthcare is most needed. -
Health professionals urged to consider their own mental health needs on R U OK? day, and every day
Sep 14, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urges health professionals to consider their own mental and physical health needs, today on R U OK? day, and every day. -
ACRRM welcomes MDANZ GP workforce needs report
Sep 11, 2023ACRRM welcomes the release of the latest Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) report on Doctors our Communities Need, noting that more focus is needed on addressing remote, rural, regional and First Nations Peoples’ communities’ healthcare needs.