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ACRRM Releases its Federal Budget Submission to Strengthen Rural and Remote Healthcare
Feb 5, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has released its submission to the Commonwealth Government ahead of the 2025-2026 Federal Budget, calling for targeted investment to build a sustainable healthcare workforce and enhance healthcare delivery for rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
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ACRRM Fellowship applications open 8 April – step up and train where you are needed most
Apr 8, 2025Applications for the ACRRM Fellowship program open today (Tuesday 8 April), offering doctors a specialist pathway to work in rural, remote, and First Nations communities—where access to healthcare remains a critical challenge. -
World Health Day: Australian women in rural and remote communities deserve Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
Apr 7, 2025On World Health Day (Monday 7 April), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) continues to urge all political parties to prioritise maternity care in their election commitments, ensuring women in rural and remote communities can access safe, high-quality care close to home. -
NCPCD joint statement on the 2025 federal election priorities
Apr 2, 2025Joint statement on the 2025 federal election priorities -
ACRRM calls for rural and remote healthcare to be prioritised as election campaign begins
Mar 28, 2025With the federal election now underway and healthcare a key issue for voters, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging all political parties to prioritise the needs of rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
National Art Competition Highlights Violence Prevention – public voting closes 30 April
Mar 27, 2025Art has the power to challenge, heal, and inspire action. That’s exactly what Violence Prevention Australia (VPA) aims to achieve through its national art competition, which has brought artists together to explore themes of resilience, healing, and the urgent need for violence prevention. -
Rural medical peaks concerned for patients health outcomes out of pharmacist prescribing
Mar 27, 2025Two leading organisations advocating for rural and remote doctors and communities have combined to callout the Queensland Government’s decision to make pharmacist prescribing for some conditions standard practice. -
Federal Budget sets the stage for election commitments on rural healthcare
Mar 26, 2025While the 2025–26 Federal Budget, released tonight, delivers some welcome investments in healthcare, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging all political parties to step up and prioritise rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare in their election platforms. -
Investing in Rural Healthcare Infrastructure is Key to Stronger Communities
Mar 21, 2025ACRRM is calling for urgent investment in rural healthcare infrastructure, highlighting that workforce retention is directly linked to access to essential services such as housing and childcare. -
ACRRM observes Close the Gap Day: Committed to reconciliation and closing health inequities
Mar 20, 2025ACRRM joins the nation in observing Close the Gap Day (Thursday 20 March), a vital reminder of the disparities in health outcomes between First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. -
ACRRM Advocates for Sustainable Rural Generalist Workforce at National Forum
Mar 13, 2025ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin and CEO Marita Cowie are in Emerald, Queensland, for the third National Single Employer Model (SEM) Forum, discussing strategies to improve rural medical workforce retention and healthcare access. Hosted by the Department of Health and Aged Care, the Forum brings together representatives from state and territory health departments, health organisations, and GP Colleges to assess the impact of SEM trials in rural and remote communities. -
ACRRM pushes for Rural Generalist-specific MBS item numbers to strengthen rural healthcare
Mar 12, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling for targeted funding of Rural Generalist (RG) MBS item numbers to help address critical service gaps in rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
Women leading the way in rural health advocacy
Mar 11, 2025The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) joins with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) to proudly recognise and celebrate the achievements of their long-serving CEOs, Peta Rutherford and Marita Cowie AM, on International Women’s Day. -
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ACRRM urges governments to commit to thriving rural maternity services
Mar 3, 2025Leading up to International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling on all political parties to outline their policies to address the worsening crisis in rural maternity care, as closures and service downgrades put women, babies, and families at risk. -
ACRRM: Securing Real Investment for Rural and Remote Healthcare
Feb 27, 2025With healthcare a key focus in the lead-up to the Federal Election, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is seeking clarity on how proposed commitments will deliver equal access to affordable, high-quality healthcare for rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
Albanese Government’s $8b healthcare investment will benefit rural communities
Feb 23, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says today’s announcement by the Albanese Government to expand GP training and increase bulk billing incentives has the potential to significantly improve healthcare access in rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM Calls for $130 Million Investment to Bolster the Rural Generalist Workforce
Feb 20, 2025With a federal election looming, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging the government to invest $130 million to strengthen Australia’s Rural Generalist (RG) workforce and secure the future of rural healthcare. -
Digital Learning Day: ACRRM harnesses technology to deliver innovative training to rural and remote doctors
Feb 13, 2025On Digital Learning Day, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is highlighting the role of technology in supporting doctors who live and train in Australia’s rural and remote communities.