ACRRM, in partnership with the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) will be managing a project to provide rural and remote prescribers about the changes to the opioid prescribing protocols and associated issues such as the implications for rural and remote prescribers and communities; and pain and addiction management. The project has commenced and is scheduled for completion in June 2021.

We are seeking to establish a clinical reference group of rural and remote clinicians to:

• Evaluate existing resources in terms of relevance to rural and remote practice and context
• Provide advice regarding any additional information and resources required
• Contribute to webinar and newsletter content
• Advise the project administration group on any other aspects of the project as required and particularly around the implications of the changes for rural prescribers and communities

Practitioners with a special interest or specialist skills in addiction medicine and pain management would also be welcome. Most work will be conducted by email with a small number of teleconferences if required.

Some remuneration will be available in recognition of time and expertise contributed by Group members.

If you are interested, please contact Jenny Johnson (j.johnson@acrrm.org.au), before 22 June, enclosing a short summary of relevant interests, skills and experience.