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  • Respectful Workplaces Update
    Oct 12, 2023
    Fostering workplace cultures which value and support diversity, respect, inclusiveness, fairness and transparency is one of the College’s key strategic objectives. The Respectful Workplaces Committee champions this work. It facilitates the sharing of ideas and information throughout the College; supports the implementation of a respectful workplaces policy framework; and advocates for appropriate working environments for our members.
  • Policy and Advocacy update
    Oct 5, 2023
    Over the past month, ACRRM representations have included submissions on the Professional Services Review (PSR) Scheme , pharmacists’ scope of practice in Queensland, and the national framework for public hospitals pricing.
  • Remote Australians Matter Conference
    Sep 28, 2023
  • Tasmanian government halts review of skin cancer services  
    Sep 28, 2023
  • Community Reference Group Update
    Sep 28, 2023
  • Should a robot replace your doctor?
    Sep 21, 2023
    What do a human rights lawyer and hostage survivor; a psychologist from the world’s northernmost town; an expert in artificial intelligence; and a farmer leading advocacy on climate change have in common?
  • Respectful Workplaces Update
    Sep 21, 2023
    ACRRM is committed to fostering workplace cultures which value and support diversity, respect, inclusiveness, fairness and transparency, as well as the wellbeing of its members and staff as detailed in the ACRRM Respectful Workplaces Framework.
  • ACRRM Fellows collaborate across the ditch
    Sep 21, 2023
    New Zealand and Australian Rural Generalist (RG) obstetricians are working together to establish a workforce model for Rural Generalist (RG) obstetricians.
  • MyMedicare – Patient registration opens on 1 October 2023
    Sep 21, 2023
    From 1 October 2023, patients will be able to register for MyMedicare to formalise and strengthen their relationship with their regular general practice and GP. In the lead up to MyMedicare patient registration, it is important that practices understand what they need to do to- be ready to register their patients.
  • Climate and Health update
    Sep 14, 2023
    This Climate and Health update covers ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday's presentation on Australia’s Doctors – driving action on climate change which was held on 12 September. There is also information on the DoHAC National Climate and Health Strategy and the RMA23 Climate and Health Workshop.
  • ACRRM welcomes new Workforce Incentive Program incentives for Rural Generalists
    Sep 14, 2023
    The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes changes to the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) which support skilled Rural Generalists (RGs) to work in regional, rural and remote communities where high-quality healthcare is most needed.
  • Health professionals urged to consider their own mental health needs on R U OK? day, and every day
    Sep 14, 2023
    The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urges health professionals to consider their own mental and physical health needs, today on R U OK? day, and every day.
  • ACRRM welcomes MDANZ GP workforce needs report
    Sep 11, 2023
    ACRRM welcomes the release of the latest Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) report on Doctors our Communities Need, noting that more focus is needed on addressing remote, rural, regional and First Nations Peoples’ communities’ healthcare needs.
  • Policy and Advocacy Update
    Sep 7, 2023
    The College advocates on behalf of members in a range of forums, collaborations, and partnerships. ACRRM regularly engages with policy development, review, and reform agendas at national level, and provides written submissions, organisational delegations, consultations, and private briefings to a range of national policy and reform agendas.
  • Consultation now open on Kruk review interim report recommendations
    Aug 17, 2023
    Ahpra and the National Boards today opened consultation on two of the Kruk review interim report’s recommendations.
  • Community Reference Group Update
    Aug 10, 2023
    CRRM acknowledges its reciprocal responsibilities in terms of making a positive contribution to rural and remote communities as well as receiving community advice and input. Our Community Reference Group (CRG) supports the College to deliver programs and activities that promote the best possible healthcare outcomes for rural and remote people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
  • ACRRM Fellowship Training in New South Wales
    Aug 10, 2023
    Are you considering beginning your ACRRM Fellowship training journey in New South Wales? Let us tell you why NSW might just be the training region for you!
  • ACRRM strengthens leadership with new Board and Council appointments
    Aug 10, 2023
    The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to welcome three new members to the College Board of Directors.
  • Policy and Advocacy update
    Aug 3, 2023
    The College advocates on behalf of members in a range of forums, collaborations, and partnerships. The College regularly engages with policy development, review and reform agendas at national level, and provides written submissions, organisational delegations, consultations, and private briefings to a range of national reform agendas.
  • PBS updates August
    Aug 3, 2023
    International Harmonisation of Ingredient Names -The PBS Schedule has been updated in the 1 August 2023 Schedule to show sole ingredient names for those PBS-listed medicines for which dual-labelling requirements ceased on 30 April 2023.