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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the recipients of national and local Australia Day awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to medicine and rural and remote healthcare.
Honouring a Lifelong Commitment to Rural Health – Dr Margaret Garde
ACRRM Fellow Dr Margaret Garde has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her exceptional service to medicine, particularly through education. Dr Garde has served the Portland community in South Australia since 1984, contributing to family planning, youth health, Aboriginal medical services, and aged care.
Dr Garde has also championed the next generation of doctors, mentoring medical students and junior doctors while working with institutions such as Deakin University. Her dedication to education extended to leadership roles in GP training organisations. Dr Garde is acknowledged for her work on ACRRM’s Advanced Specialised Training Handbook on Adult Internal Medicine.
With a 40-year career in Portland, Dr Garde continues to inspire as a supervisor and mentor.
Citizen of the Year for Rural Advocacy – Associate Professor David Rimmer
ACRRM Board Member Associate Professor David Rimmer was named Longreach Citizen of the Year for his tireless efforts in rural health advocacy, mentorship, community service with Rotary and as a cycling enthusiast.
With over 45 years of experience in rural and remote general practice, emergency medicine, and medical administration, Associate Professor Rimmer is a passionate advocate for training and workforce development in rural areas.
Currently serving as Director of Clinical Training for Central West Hospital and Health Service (HHS), Associate Professor Rimmer oversees medical education at all levels. He was also the first Executive Director of Medical Services for Central West HHS and has been instrumental in shaping rural healthcare governance and system design in Queensland.
Decades of Dedication to Bowen – Dr Arthur Trezise
ACRRM Fellow Dr Arthur Trezise received a Mayoral Award from Whitsunday Regional Council for more than 50 years of service to the Bowen community. As the owner of Queens Beach Medical Centre, Dr Trezise has not only provided exceptional patient care but also supported Bowen Hospital as an on-call doctor.
Dr Trezise has mentored countless medical students, registrars, and aspiring GPs, fostering a strong medical workforce in the Whitsundays region.
Leadership in Rural Workforce Innovation – Jill Ludford
Friend of ACRRM Jill Ludford, Chief Executive of Murrumbidgee Local Health District, received the Public Service Medal for her outstanding contributions to NSW Health. She is recognised for developing the "Murrumbidgee model," the first single-employer framework in NSW, which has revolutionised the recruitment and retention of Rural Generalists. This innovative model provides a tailored pathway for junior doctors, ensuring a sustainable future for rural healthcare.
Celebrating Excellence in Rural Healthcare
ACRRM applauds these award winners for their remarkable contributions to rural health and their unwavering commitment to their communities. Their achievements embody the values of ACRRM and highlight the vital role of rural generalists and health leaders in shaping the future of healthcare across Australia.
Honouring a Lifelong Commitment to Rural Health – Dr Margaret Garde
ACRRM Fellow Dr Margaret Garde has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her exceptional service to medicine, particularly through education. Dr Garde has served the Portland community in South Australia since 1984, contributing to family planning, youth health, Aboriginal medical services, and aged care.
Dr Garde has also championed the next generation of doctors, mentoring medical students and junior doctors while working with institutions such as Deakin University. Her dedication to education extended to leadership roles in GP training organisations. Dr Garde is acknowledged for her work on ACRRM’s Advanced Specialised Training Handbook on Adult Internal Medicine.
With a 40-year career in Portland, Dr Garde continues to inspire as a supervisor and mentor.
Citizen of the Year for Rural Advocacy – Associate Professor David Rimmer
ACRRM Board Member Associate Professor David Rimmer was named Longreach Citizen of the Year for his tireless efforts in rural health advocacy, mentorship, community service with Rotary and as a cycling enthusiast.
With over 45 years of experience in rural and remote general practice, emergency medicine, and medical administration, Associate Professor Rimmer is a passionate advocate for training and workforce development in rural areas.
Currently serving as Director of Clinical Training for Central West Hospital and Health Service (HHS), Associate Professor Rimmer oversees medical education at all levels. He was also the first Executive Director of Medical Services for Central West HHS and has been instrumental in shaping rural healthcare governance and system design in Queensland.
Decades of Dedication to Bowen – Dr Arthur Trezise
ACRRM Fellow Dr Arthur Trezise received a Mayoral Award from Whitsunday Regional Council for more than 50 years of service to the Bowen community. As the owner of Queens Beach Medical Centre, Dr Trezise has not only provided exceptional patient care but also supported Bowen Hospital as an on-call doctor.
Dr Trezise has mentored countless medical students, registrars, and aspiring GPs, fostering a strong medical workforce in the Whitsundays region.
Leadership in Rural Workforce Innovation – Jill Ludford
Friend of ACRRM Jill Ludford, Chief Executive of Murrumbidgee Local Health District, received the Public Service Medal for her outstanding contributions to NSW Health. She is recognised for developing the "Murrumbidgee model," the first single-employer framework in NSW, which has revolutionised the recruitment and retention of Rural Generalists. This innovative model provides a tailored pathway for junior doctors, ensuring a sustainable future for rural healthcare.
Celebrating Excellence in Rural Healthcare
ACRRM applauds these award winners for their remarkable contributions to rural health and their unwavering commitment to their communities. Their achievements embody the values of ACRRM and highlight the vital role of rural generalists and health leaders in shaping the future of healthcare across Australia.
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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the recipients of national and local Australia Day awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to medicine and rural and remote healthcare.
Honouring a Lifelong Commitment to Rural Health – Dr Margaret Garde
ACRRM Fellow Dr Margaret Garde has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her exceptional service to medicine, particularly through education. Dr Garde has served the Portland community in South Australia since 1984, contributing to family planning, youth health, Aboriginal medical services, and aged care.
Dr Garde has also championed the next generation of doctors, mentoring medical students and junior doctors while working with institutions such as Deakin University. Her dedication to education extended to leadership roles in GP training organisations. Dr Garde is acknowledged for her work on ACRRM’s Advanced Specialised Training Handbook on Adult Internal Medicine.
With a 40-year career in Portland, Dr Garde continues to inspire as a supervisor and mentor.
Citizen of the Year for Rural Advocacy – Associate Professor David Rimmer
ACRRM Board Member Associate Professor David Rimmer was named Longreach Citizen of the Year for his tireless efforts in rural health advocacy, mentorship, community service with Rotary and as a cycling enthusiast.
With over 45 years of experience in rural and remote general practice, emergency medicine, and medical administration, Associate Professor Rimmer is a passionate advocate for training and workforce development in rural areas.
Currently serving as Director of Clinical Training for Central West Hospital and Health Service (HHS), Associate Professor Rimmer oversees medical education at all levels. He was also the first Executive Director of Medical Services for Central West HHS and has been instrumental in shaping rural healthcare governance and system design in Queensland.
Decades of Dedication to Bowen – Dr Arthur Trezise
ACRRM Fellow Dr Arthur Trezise received a Mayoral Award from Whitsunday Regional Council for more than 50 years of service to the Bowen community. As the owner of Queens Beach Medical Centre, Dr Trezise has not only provided exceptional patient care but also supported Bowen Hospital as an on-call doctor.
Dr Trezise has mentored countless medical students, registrars, and aspiring GPs, fostering a strong medical workforce in the Whitsundays region.
Leadership in Rural Workforce Innovation – Jill Ludford
Friend of ACRRM Jill Ludford, Chief Executive of Murrumbidgee Local Health District, received the Public Service Medal for her outstanding contributions to NSW Health. She is recognised for developing the "Murrumbidgee model," the first single-employer framework in NSW, which has revolutionised the recruitment and retention of Rural Generalists. This innovative model provides a tailored pathway for junior doctors, ensuring a sustainable future for rural healthcare.
Celebrating Excellence in Rural Healthcare
ACRRM applauds these award winners for their remarkable contributions to rural health and their unwavering commitment to their communities. Their achievements embody the values of ACRRM and highlight the vital role of rural generalists and health leaders in shaping the future of healthcare across Australia.
Honouring a Lifelong Commitment to Rural Health – Dr Margaret Garde
ACRRM Fellow Dr Margaret Garde has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her exceptional service to medicine, particularly through education. Dr Garde has served the Portland community in South Australia since 1984, contributing to family planning, youth health, Aboriginal medical services, and aged care.
Dr Garde has also championed the next generation of doctors, mentoring medical students and junior doctors while working with institutions such as Deakin University. Her dedication to education extended to leadership roles in GP training organisations. Dr Garde is acknowledged for her work on ACRRM’s Advanced Specialised Training Handbook on Adult Internal Medicine.
With a 40-year career in Portland, Dr Garde continues to inspire as a supervisor and mentor.
Citizen of the Year for Rural Advocacy – Associate Professor David Rimmer
ACRRM Board Member Associate Professor David Rimmer was named Longreach Citizen of the Year for his tireless efforts in rural health advocacy, mentorship, community service with Rotary and as a cycling enthusiast.
With over 45 years of experience in rural and remote general practice, emergency medicine, and medical administration, Associate Professor Rimmer is a passionate advocate for training and workforce development in rural areas.
Currently serving as Director of Clinical Training for Central West Hospital and Health Service (HHS), Associate Professor Rimmer oversees medical education at all levels. He was also the first Executive Director of Medical Services for Central West HHS and has been instrumental in shaping rural healthcare governance and system design in Queensland.
Decades of Dedication to Bowen – Dr Arthur Trezise
ACRRM Fellow Dr Arthur Trezise received a Mayoral Award from Whitsunday Regional Council for more than 50 years of service to the Bowen community. As the owner of Queens Beach Medical Centre, Dr Trezise has not only provided exceptional patient care but also supported Bowen Hospital as an on-call doctor.
Dr Trezise has mentored countless medical students, registrars, and aspiring GPs, fostering a strong medical workforce in the Whitsundays region.
Leadership in Rural Workforce Innovation – Jill Ludford
Friend of ACRRM Jill Ludford, Chief Executive of Murrumbidgee Local Health District, received the Public Service Medal for her outstanding contributions to NSW Health. She is recognised for developing the "Murrumbidgee model," the first single-employer framework in NSW, which has revolutionised the recruitment and retention of Rural Generalists. This innovative model provides a tailored pathway for junior doctors, ensuring a sustainable future for rural healthcare.
Celebrating Excellence in Rural Healthcare
ACRRM applauds these award winners for their remarkable contributions to rural health and their unwavering commitment to their communities. Their achievements embody the values of ACRRM and highlight the vital role of rural generalists and health leaders in shaping the future of healthcare across Australia.