The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Service Awards, celebrating their decades of commitment to the health and wellbeing of rural, remote, and First Nations communities.

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Australia’s largest private provider of CPD for GPs is hosting their next free webcast on Tuesday 29th October. ACRRM members can earn their minimum requirements CPD in the Measuring Outcomes (MO) category by attending the next Healthed webcast and completing the accompanying Mini Audit.

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Over 800 rural doctors, medical students and others from across Australia are starting to arrive in Darwin today for the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA24) conference, Australia’s biggest annual gathering of rural and remote doctors.

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The Department of Health and Aged Care recently introduced the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive. The incentive responds to the issues raised in the Royal Commission into Aged Care and aims to make it easier for older people living in residential aged care homes to receive regular visits and care planning services from their responsible GP and practice.

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Australia’s largest private provider of CPD for GPs is hosting their next free webcast on Tuesday 29th October. Members of ACRRM can now complete the post-webcast additional CPD opportunities with Healthed and have their learning automatically lodged with ACRRM on your behalf.

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ACRRM welcomes key changes outlined in the GP Incentives Review Expert Advisory Panel Final Report to government which was submitted last week.

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ACRRM welcomes the release of the Working Better for Medicare Review Report this week which reviews key programs aimed at for enhancing the geographic distribution of doctors to underserviced areas.

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The College has responded to the Medical Board of Australia consultation regarding the proposal to introduce health checks for late career doctors.

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his World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October), ACRRM is emphasising the power of meaningful connections—whether they’re with loved ones, community, colleagues, services, or oneself. For Rural Generalists (RGs), these connections take on a critical role in supporting mental health in Australia's most isolated communities.

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ACRRM welcomes this week’s announcement of the return of birthing services in Cooktown, which includes investment in workforce, infrastructure, and team-based continuity of care.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has joined Australia’s leading health organisations to cosign a national statement addressing the critical health impacts of climate change.

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ACRRM has provided a submission for consideration in the GP Incentives Review final advice, that is to be provided to the Minister before the end of the year. Thank you to the many members who provided valuable feedback for incorporation into the paper together with advice from the College Council.

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ACRRM continues to advocate for action to address climate change and its impacts on physical and mental health.

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The Scope of Practice Review is set to hand down its final report later this month. The importance of this review and its impacts on our members and their rural and remote communities is well recognised by ACRRM.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging Rural Generalists (RGs) and specialist Rural General Practitioners (GPs) to take a moment on R U OK? Day to reflect on their own mental health.

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In January, the College provided a submission to the Select Committee on reproductive, maternal, and paediatric health services in Tasmania.

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ACRRM is currently preparing a response to the Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia – Parliament of Australia.

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Queensland Health is currently considering the role of Physician Assistants (PAs) in its work teams. The College has submitted a response to Queensland Health, developed in consultation with members and the College Council.

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The Medical Board of Australia is consulting on a proposal to introduce health checks for late career doctors. The Consultation regulation impact statement released by the Board seeks feedback on the effectiveness of current requirements for late career doctors

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