ACRRM urges commitment to save GP Assist in Tasmania
With the longstanding GP Assist service scheduled to close on 31 July, ACRRM is calling on all parties contesting this weekend’s Tasmanian state election to urgently commit to preserving after-hours general practice support in Tasmania.
GP Assist is Tasmania’s only statewide after-hours GP service, supporting clinical decision-making for Rural Generalists, hospitals, aged care homes, palliative care, urgent pathology, and members of the public.
ACRRM Tasmania Rural Director of Training Dr Aaron Hawkins says the withdrawal of funding for a trusted, locally delivered service - run by Tasmanian doctors familiar with local systems and referral pathways - risks leaving rural communities unsupported after hours.
With the state election fast approaching, ACRRM has backed Tasmanians’ call for health to top election priorities. Read more here.
ACRRM Fellowship webinar now available on-demand
ACRRM’s webinar 'All About ACRRM Fellowship in 2026' is now available to watch on-demand.
Held earlier this week, this live session brought together a panel of ACRRM Fellows, registrars and program specialists to explore what it means to pursue a career in rural generalism through the ACRRM Fellowship program.
The webinar covers:
An overview of the ACRRM Fellowship program
The eligibility, application and selection process
A panel discussion with current Fellows and registrars
Myth-busting and real-talk about the training experience
What a “day in the life” looks like for a Rural Generalist
a Q&A session
A huge thank you to our speakers and panellists Dr Adam Overweel, Dr Hayden Cain, Dr Sally Street and Dr Montanna Chugg for sharing their journeys.
RMA25 - Meet our new keynote speaker | Dr Tracy Westerman AM
We are delighted to welcome Dr Tracy Westerman AM to the RMA25 stage. This pioneering Nyamal psychologist from Western Australia's Pilbara region broke barriers as the first Aboriginal person to earn both a master's and PhD in Clinical Psychology.
She has delivered 80+ keynotes nationally and internationally, and trained more than 50,000 practitioners in her culturally informed assessments and treatment programs. Read more.
Don't miss this year's social events!
We know the magic happens when you step away from the podium and connect human-to-human. Here is your lineup of can't-miss social events.
Welcome Reception - Kick off your RMA25 adventure in style! Grab a drink, sample some delicious canapés, and start making those connections that will last a lifetime
Rural Doctors in Training Event - Registrars, imagine networking at Optus Stadium's Victory Lounge, then exploring behind the scenes with an exclusive stadium tour. Game on!
Conference Awards Dinner - Put on your finest black-tie attire and step back into the Roaring Twenties! We are celebrating rural medicine excellence with glamour, great food, and even better company
Future Rural Doctors Networking - Students, interns, and junior doctors – this rooftop experience at The Reveley overlooking Elizabeth Quay is calling your name! Sunset views and great conversations await.
Confident care begins here. The 14-week Emergency Medicine Core Course (EMC) equips GPs, junior doctors, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals with essential skills for acute care. Led by Emergency Specialists, EMC covers resuscitation, trauma, paediatrics, toxicology, mental health, and more.
Through interactive content, real-world scenarios, and structured techniques, you’ll build clarity and confidence under pressure. Whether you're starting out or sharpening your edge, EMC offers the foundation and expert support to thrive.
Last chance: $40,000 to advance your anaesthetics or obstetrics procedural skills
Applications close Monday 21 July!
This is your last chance to apply for funding to enhance your procedural skills through the General Practitioner Procedural Training Support Program (GPPTSP).
GPPTSP is a Commonwealth funded initiative that aims to address a lack of maternity services in rural and remote areas. It provides grants of $40,000 to GP and RG Fellows to complete either the RANZCOG Associate Advanced Procedural (APTP) or the ANZCA Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) training programs.
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your skills and make a difference in your community.
Attention all Junior Medical Officers and students - apply for funding by Friday 8 August!
Less than a month left for AIDA's Junior Medical Officer (all PGY years) and student members to apply for funding to attend the 2025 Conference this November!
If you are a JMO who is expecting to receive your stethoscope this year, please ensure you have applied for a funded position before the deadline!
Successful applicants will have all costs and arrangements covered by AIDA, including return flights to Sydney, on ground transfers in Sydney, four nights accommodation, conference registration and a ticket to both social functions.
ACRRM is committed to ensuring that communities in rural and remote Australia have access to high-quality, culturally safe healthcare.
We are a member-based organisation that works to set, maintain and promote the highest professional standards in Rural and Remote Medicine. Central to our mission is our deep respect for, and engagement with, First Nations communities and health professionals.
As part of our ongoing commitment, we are expanding our team and inviting First Nations health professionals to apply for the following three key roles that will help shape the future of culturally responsive medical training in Australia. Click below to find out more
Join the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
The Journal of the Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics and health practitioners and those with expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to submit an expression of interest to become an Editorial Board member for this growing publication.
The Journal is seeking EOIs for an Editor and numerous Associate Editors.
If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please email a short summary (max. 150 words) of your experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait health research or practice and your interest in joining the Editorial board to the current Editor Prof Bep Uink at b.uink@ecu.edu.au
EOIs due by 12:00pm 7 August 2025.
The Editor Role:
Oversee the quality, accuracy, cultural safety and academic integrity of the journal. The Editor may also suggest Special Section or Special Issues for the journal and identify guest Editors.
Guide the growth of the journal including progression towards indexation on Scopus
Promote and champion the journal through their professional networks
Assess relevance of journal submissions, seek and assign peer reviewers and decide on submission outcomes (Accept, Accept with Revisions, Reject).
Assessment of articles submitted for publication in the journal for quality and alignment with the journal scope
Associate Editor Role:
Seeking appropriate peer reviewers and sending invites for review including flagging potential conflicts of interest
Monitoring the progress of reviews and sending reminders if necessary
Evaluating peer reviews and deciding on the submission outcome (Accept, Accept with Revisions, Reject)
Suggest ideas for Special Section or Special Issues for the journal
“RG Life: Is it For You?” in Cairns and RGAs in Airlie Beach
The first “RG Life: Is it For You?” mix and mingle was held in Cairns last week. The aim of the event was for medical students and junior doctors to network with FACRRMs and registrars in a social setting and find out if RG life is really for them. Special thanks to ACRRM members Dr Minh Le Cong, Dr Shelley Le Cong and Dr Ed Williams (retired) who answered our request on Connect@ACRRM to attend, mingle and share their experiences with future RGs.
RGAs were in Airlie Beach last week for the ANZCA 2025 Rural SIG meeting. The program featured a number of distinguished speakers including ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin and FACRRM Dr Peter Gilcrest.
Explore Our New AI in Healthcare Page
Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare—and we’re here to help you stay ahead. ACRRM has launched a dedicated AI in Healthcare webpage for members, offering a range of resources to support your clinical practice.
What’s New?
A brand-new AI Scribes Factsheet—a hot topic in digital health—designed to guide you through key considerations before adopting AI-driven documentation tools.
Access webinar recordings from our recent AI sessions, featuring expert insights tailored to rural and remote practice—including guidance from the Medical Indemnity Protection Society (MIPS).
Curated external resources to help you explore the broader world of AI in medicine.
Whether you’re just curious or ready to integrate AI into your workflow, this page is your go-to hub.
Have your say on the future of rural generalism in QLD
The Queensland rural generalist 20 year forum in Roma in October, hosted by the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP), intends to frame the future of rural generalism over the next 5-10 years.
Help the QRGP explore what the future should look like and what needs to happen to get there by completing their challenges and future perspectives survey. Your responses will help shape discussions at the forum and beyond.
ACRRM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the custodians of the lands and waters where our members and staff work and live across Australia. We pay respect to their elders, lores, customs and Dreaming. We recognise these lands and waters have always been a place of teaching, learning, and healing.
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