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 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. -
ACRRM strengthens leadership with new Board and Council appointments
Aug 10, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to welcome three new members to the College Board of Directors. -
ACRRM encourages members to support the Voice to Parliament
Jul 27, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) encourages members to vote yes in support of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. -
ACRRM recognises College Elders in NAIDOC week, and always
Jul 3, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) confirms its commitment to reconciliation this NAIDOC week. The theme for NAIDOC week this year, For Our Elders, recognises the prominent role Elders have played, and continue to play, in communities across our nation. -
ACRRM commits to ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ this National Reconciliation Week and beyond
May 26, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges and supports National Reconciliation Week and continues its commitment to providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with improved healthcare. -
Rural Generalists the unintended victim of moves to protect Surgeon title
May 22, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) President Dr Dan Halliday today gave evidence to the Health and Environment Committee Inquiry Public Hearing on Surgeon Titling. Dr Halliday says Rural Generalists (RGs) are the unintended victims of the proposed legislative changes. -
Federal Budget boosts rural and remote healthcare
May 9, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRRM) welcomes today’s Federal Budget announcement of an historic $101 billion in healthcare initiatives over four years, saying they will benefit rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and the workforce that supports them. -
Next week’s Federal Budget must focus on delivering a sustainable Rural Generalist workforce
May 5, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) calls for funding in next week’s budget to address the healthcare workforce shortage in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities. -
ACRRM says pre-budget announcements are a kickstart for fixing the rural healthcare workforce crisis, but further reform is needed
May 4, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the commitment to initiate significant Medicare reforms following the National Cabinet meeting on Friday 28 April and says next week’s Federal Budget is an opportunity to announce further investment in rural healthcare. -
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.