The College has published its position statement on Single Employer Models in remote and rural health services. This asserts ACRRM’s commitment to progressing SEMs as an important strategy to building a strong Rural Generalist (RG) workforce. ACRRM is committed to advancing appropriately designed SEMs and contributing to their development and delivery including for registrars and Fellowed RGs.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is adding its weight to advocacy, calling for the return of electrocardiogram (ECG) general practice MBS billing items. In 2020, ECG MBS Billing items were changed, with Rural Generalists (RGs) and General Practitioners (GPs) only able to claim MBS items for recording ECGs, and reporting was no longer covered.

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On National Close the Gap Day today, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges improved health outcomes for First Nations Peoples are better achieved through community input in the design and delivery of health services.

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The first national Australian Cancer Plan launched in November 2023, is reform opportunity that aims to deliver world class cancer outcomes and experience for all Australians affected by cancer irrespective of their background or location.

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ACRRM provided its submission this week, responding to the phase one, Issues Paper, for the Commonwealth Government’s Scope of Practice Review. The Review focuses on health professionals who provide primary care and the associated evidence about benefits, risks, barriers and enablers to support them to work to their full scope of practice.

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ACRRM has an important role in ensuring that our members, whether they be medical students, junior doctors, trainees, supervisors or Fellows, can train and work in settings which are safe, respectful, and supportive. The College also encourages members to prioritise their own health and wellbeing.

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Improvements have recently been made to the Government of South Australia’s Advance Care Directive legislation and materials. These build on consultation with the public, key legal, aged care, local government and community stakeholders and the health sector through several consultation processes during 2021-2023. The redesigned Advance Care Directive Kit has a contemporary look and feel and is easier to understand and complete.

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Read the latest on ACRRM's Climate and Advocacy in Action

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ACRRM’s Rural and Remote Community and Consumer Reference Group (CRG) aims to provide diverse community perspectives to the College, with a view to promoting improved health outcomes for all rural and remote Australians including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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There have been amendments to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Rule as of 1 March 2024.

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The latest Telehealth Clinical Skills Program, offered by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), is a comprehensive online education course designed to give medical practitioners the necessary skills to confidently conduct telehealth consultations that meet best practice guidelines.

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The Council plays a pivotal role in steering the College, engaging with members to shape policies, and making recommendations to the Board that drive advocacy for the Rural Generalist profession. Their efforts are focused on the College’s vision of having the right doctors in the right places with the right skills, providing rural, remote and First Nations Peoples with excellent healthcare.

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The February policy agenda has focused on the College’s Pre-Budget submission, feedback to a Palliative Medicine Scoping review, a response to the Senate Community Affairs Committee inquiry into menopause related issues, and continuing work on the Better Medicare and Scope of Practice Phase 2 consultations.

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In the lead up to the Tasmanian state election on 23 March, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) calls on all political parties to commit to recognising and utilising the state’s highly skilled Rural Generalist (RG) workforce to maintain and support rural and remote maternity services in Tasmania.

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The Respectful Workplaces Committee (RWC) held its first meeting of the year last week and were joined by the training posts accreditation coordinator, who gave a presentation of their processes, providing an opportunity to share ideas and insights.

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Climate change has been described as one of the greatest threats to public health in the 21st century, and is already impacting health in a myriad of ways, including death and illness from increasingly frequent and severe weather events, increases in zoonoses and in food, water and vector borne diseases, and mental health issues.

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In its latest 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report, the Government has recognised some major issues experienced by rural Australia and the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) is pleased that some good measures are in place. However, while the government has recognised the need for place-based investment, this is not happening as it needs to in rural health, aged and disability care.

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ACRRM is looking to overfill places on its Fellowship Training Program, highlighting the interest in Rural Generalist medicine. Registrars enrolled on the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) pathway have continued to trend upwards. With the recruitment process still underway, ACRRM is tracking towards an overfill of the target of 150 places by nearly 10 per cent.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates past and present Fellows and friends who were recognised for their services to rural and remote medicine and the profession in the Australia Day Honours list this year.

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