Registrations now open

ACRRM is proud to introduce the Emergency Medicine AST Conference, a leading clinical education event designed specifically for Rural Generalists (RG) with advanced skills in emergency medicine.

  • When: Thurs 17 - Sat 19 September 2026 (rescheduled dates) + optional Rural Emergency Obstetrics (REOT) course on Sun 20 September
  • Where: RACV Goldfields Resort, VIC
  • Accommodation: Please book in the portal when you register
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Registration includes:

  • Welcome reception (Day 1)
  • Conference sessions (Day 2 and 3)
  • Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea (Day 2 and 3)
  • Conference dinner (Day 2)

Fees:

  • Member $1,980
  • Non-member $2,200
  • Registrar $1,430

Funding support

Eligible doctors can apply for $4,000 funding through the Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP).

Cancellation and refunds

Please refer to the Cancellation and Refund Policy.

Who should attend?

The ACRRM AST Conference – Emergency Medicine 2026 has been developed to support Fellows and registrars who hold, or are working towards, an AST in Emergency Medicine.

Why attend?

This brand-new conference will combine:

  • Hands-on clinical skills workshops
  • Targeted clinical lectures
  • Scenario-based learning
  • Dedicated networking opportunities with peers and experts

The program has been designed to support progression toward credentialling requirements, Maintenance of Professional Standards (MOPS), and eligibility for Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP) funding.

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Program coming soon

*Program is subject to change in the lead up to the conference. 

  • Day 1 - Registration and Welcome Reception (evening)
  • Day 2 - Conference sessions (full-day) | Dinner
  • Day 3 - Conference sessions (full-day)

When registering for the conference, we will take expressions of interest for the newly redeveloped ACRRM Rural Emergency Obstetric Training (REOT) course - if there is strong interest, we will hold the course on Sunday 20 September at the same venue. 

About the course

The redeveloped REOT course equips rural and remote clinicians with the practical skills, confidence, and structured approaches needed to manage maternity and neonatal emergencies.

Through a blend of 8 hours of interactive online pre-learning and an intensive one-day face-to-face workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience in managing obstetric emergencies, responding to complications in late pregnancy and labour and performing Neonatal Resuscitation for First Responders in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Designed specifically for the realities of rural and remote practice, the course strengthens clinical decision-making, teamwork, and communication during high-pressure maternity scenarios. Participants will leave feeling confident to identify risks early, respond to emergencies effectively, and provide safe, coordinated care for mothers and newborns.

Participants will gain certification in Maternity Emergencies and Neonatal Resuscitation for First Responders as defined by the guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) with eligibility for MOPS and RPGP grants.

Appropriate for: Rural Generalists (with or without obstetrics specialisation), early-career Doctors, RANZCOG trainees, Paramedics, and Nurses working in rural or remote settings who play a role in maternity or emergency care.