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ACRRM supports extended prescribing model
Apr 27, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes Minister for Health and Aged Care Hon. Mark Butler’s announcement of 60-day prescribing for a range of stable ongoing conditions. -
ACRRM says this Budget must kickstart return to strong rural services
Apr 26, 2023With the 2023-2024 Budget announcement looming, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urgently calls on the Federal Government to commit to addressing the gross underfunding of primary healthcare in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
ACRRM welcomes $220m grants program to improve rural and remote general practice infrastructure
Apr 20, 2023ACRRM welcomes today’s Commonwealth Government announcement of a $220 million Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program, acknowledging it will help boost general practice and lead to greater healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities. -
ACRRM says safety and wellbeing must be a priority for rural and remote General Practitioners
Apr 12, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine is calling for a renewed commitment by all governments to keep rural and remote hospitals and clinics safe for all staff, following an attack on a senior doctor at Tasmania’s North West Regional Hospital over the Easter holiday weekend. -
ACRRM commits to help Close the Gap in health equity
Mar 16, 2023On National Close the Gap Day today, ACRRM recognises the contribution First Nations members are making to the healthcare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and rural and remote communities. -
ACRRM registrars in a league of their own in meeting key workforce priorities
Feb 9, 2023The release of the 2022 Medical Training Survey this week strongly demonstrates that Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) registrars continue to lead the way in providing a skilled medical workforce in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
ACRRM welcomes release of Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report
Feb 3, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the release of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report today, saying it will allow for reform and improve healthcare access for rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
ACRRM celebrates College-led training commencement
Jan 31, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is excited to reach the milestone of training all registrars on its Rural Generalist (RG) Fellowship program, with College-led Training officially starting tomorrow. -
ACRRM and JCU partner to deliver Fellowship training
Jan 31, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and James Cook University (JCU) will continue to work together to provide high-quality education and training for Rural Generalists (RGs), having signed a partnership agreement to deliver the ACRRM Fellowship training program. -
ACRRM’s pre-budget submission calls for significant healthcare reform
Jan 31, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has lodged its pre-budget submission, calling for a range of significant reforms and immediate investments to support rural general practice and create a sustainable national Rural Generalist (RG) workforce. -
ACRRM supports Single Employer Model for registrars training in Tasmania
Jan 27, 2023ACRRM supports today’s announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler, and Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff of a trial Single Employer Model for registrars training to become Rural Generalists and specialist General Practitioners throughout the state. -
ACRRM Fellows recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours list
Jan 26, 2023ACRRM Fellows have been recognised for their services to rural and remote medicine and the profession in the Australia Day 2023 Honours list. -
WA registrars begin their journey to become Rural Generalists
Jan 19, 2023Registrars on the ACRRM Fellowship program are gathering in Perth tomorrow (Friday 20 January) to take the first step in their career to become Rural Generalists. -
ACRRM says every Australian woman deserves access to quality maternity services
Jan 18, 2023ACRRM is adding to the chorus of concern about the closure of rural maternity services and the consequent impacts on rural and remote women, their families, and their communities throughout Australia. -
ACRRM calls for governments to support specific strategies to improve rural and remote healthcare
Jan 11, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urges the Commonwealth, states, and territories not to forget about the unique needs and circumstances of rural and remote communities as they look to address the nationwide shortage of specialist General Practitioners (GPs) and the consequent access to healthcare services. -
Joint College Training Services appoints interim General Manager
Dec 21, 2022ACRRM and RACGP are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Paulson into the interim General Manager position of Joint College Training Services Pty Ltd. -
ACRRM welcomes news to support international doctors applying to work in Australia
Dec 20, 2022The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes news the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is speeding up the assessment of applications by International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking to work in Australia. -
Specialised field for Rural Generalist Medicine a step closer
Dec 14, 2022This week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) submitted their Stage Two application for the recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialised field of General Practice. -
ACRRM says Grattan report highlights need for GP funding reform
Dec 8, 2022ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday welcomes the release of the Grattan report: A New Medicare – Strengthening General Practice, saying it is a reminder of the urgent need for significant reform of the funding models for general practice and Medicare more broadly. -
Rural and remote communities to benefit from Federal Budget health announcements
Oct 26, 2022The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says last night’s Federal Budget is a step forward for the Albanese Government’s election commitment to improve health outcomes for rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday says this Federal Budget invests in rural and remote-specific healthcare solutions and helps to address the shortage of healthcare staff and resources.