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Enhancements to the AIR functionality of influenza vaccines
Feb 16, 2023In preparation for the 2023 influenza season, the following enhancements were made to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 11 February 2023. -
ATAGI updates recommendations on booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Feb 8, 2023The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have updated their recommendations on the use of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2023. -
2022 review of the NTCER results in positive changes for registrars
Feb 2, 2023The National Terms and Conditions for Employment of Registrars (NTCER) review has resulted in the following changes for registrars across the next four training semesters (2023.1-2024.2) -
Reflections: Dr Danielle Dries on ACRRM-led training
Feb 2, 2023The College this week caught up with Registrar Director on the College Board, Dr Danielle Dries, to reflect on what ACRRM-led training means for registrars. -
ACRRM Feedback on Sustainable Healthcare Model
Jan 31, 2023ACRRM has provided feedback to the Australian Commission for Quality and Safety in Health Care on the draft Sustainable Healthcare Module. The College strongly supports the initiative. -
Medibank and AHM cyber event information update
Jan 26, 2023Medibank has commenced contacting individual medical specialists and ancillary providers whose data has been impacted by the cybercrime incident in October 2022. -
Expression of Interest - Representative to the Autism CRC National Guidelines Reference Group
Jan 12, 2023The College is calling for a member to participate in the Autism CRC National Guidelines Reference Group. -
SA Pathology update on COVID-19 respiratory PCR self-collect
Jan 12, 2023SA Pathology is offering the option to self-collect a PCR swab for the detection of COVID-19 and some respiratory pathogens. -
QLD members: Voluntary assisted dying update
Jan 12, 2023Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is an additional end-of-life choice that gives eligible people who are suffering and dying the option of asking for medical assistance to end their lives. Find out more about the legal obligations that all medical practitioners in Queensland must comply with. -
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. -
Take care of your wellbeing during the holidays
Dec 15, 2022ACRRM acknowledges the incredible and often challenging work Rural Generalists (RGs) perform and the holiday season is no exception. When many people are winding down, RGs are always ready to respond. -
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. -
Express your interest: ACRRM seeks College representative for stakeholder group
Dec 1, 2022The College is seeking a representative for a stakeholder group to advise evaluation of the translation of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medications in People Living with Dementia and in Residential Aged Care. -
ACRRM and RACGP form joint venture company: Joint Colleges Training Services
Nov 15, 2022ACRRM and the RACGP are pleased to announce the establishment of an incorporated joint venture company, Joint Colleges Training Services Pty Ltd (the Company), which will oversee joint AGPT training program services. -
TGA Public Consultation - Dual labelling transition to sole medicine ingredient names
Nov 10, 2022The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened a public consultation on International harmonisation of ingredient names (IHIN) - Dual labelling transition to sole medicine ingredient names. -
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. -
Victorian DoH: Public health emergency order - Pharmacist emergency supply to patients impacted by floods
Oct 20, 2022Public health emergency order (PHEO#22) has been issued by the Victorian Department of Health due to serious risk to public health resulting from floods in Victoria. -
SPONSORED: MedicMall your one stop shop
Oct 20, 2022We've made it our mission to give practice owners and managers a smarter way to purchase premium products and services by creating MedicMall. It's a dedicated one-stop online marketplace for quality products and services at very competitive prices... -
JOINT RELEASE: ‘Dr Reggie’ recognised for dedicated service to Palm Island patients – and wider community
Oct 15, 2022A Rural Generalist registrar who has provided dedicated care to the Queensland community of Palm Island is one of two recipients of the ACRRM-RDAA Rural Registrar of the Year Award 2022. Dr Regina Waterhouse was presented with the award at the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA22) conference dinner in Canberra on Friday night. -
JOINT RELEASE: Rural doctor recognised for “enormous service” to SA community over 30 years
Oct 15, 2022A Rural Generalist doctor who has served the small community of Cummins, on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, for over 30 years has received the ACRRM-RDAA Peter Graham ‘Cohuna’ Award for 2022. Dr Gerard Quigley was presented with the award at the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA22) conference dinner in Canberra on Friday night.