Journalists wanting to speak to an ACRRM spokesperson are invited to contact Petrina Smith on 0414 820 847 or email.
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ACRRM backs Tasmanians’ call for health to top election priorities
Jul 17, 2025With the state election fast approaching, Tasmanians are making it clear that health is top of mind when they head to the polls. A recent YouGov poll revealed “investing more in health” is the top issue for Tasmanian voters, with 22 per cent of participants ranking it as their primary concern. ACRRM says the result is a clear and urgent call for all political parties to commit to real solutions—particularly in rural, remote, and First Nations communities where access to care continues to fall short. -
ACRRM urges commitment to save GP Assist in Tasmania
Jul 16, 2025With the longstanding GP Assist service scheduled to close on 31 July, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (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. -
ACRRM celebrates NAIDOC Week and the next generation of First Nations Rural Generalists
Jul 7, 2025ACRRM proudly joins communities across the country in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025, honouring the strength, vision, and legacy of the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
Applications for ACRRM Fellowship now open: A career where Every Day is Different
Jul 3, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has opened applications for its 2026 Rural Generalist Fellowship Program, calling for doctors ready to take on one of the most diverse and in-demand roles in medicine. -
The future of rural and remote maternity; a framework for success
Jun 23, 2025Following a 41% reduction in rural and remote maternity units since 1992, Peak organisations involved in rural and remote maternity care have come together to collaboratively develop the Second Edition National Consensus Framework for Rural Maternity Services, which provides a framework for safe, evidence based maternity care to prioritise mothers and maternity care providers living outside of urban centres. -
ACRRM welcomes updated framework supporting rural maternity services
Jun 23, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the release of the Second Edition National Consensus Framework for Rural Maternity Services, which reaffirms the critical role of Rural Generalists in delivering safe, high-quality maternity care across rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
Tasmanian Election a Crucial Test for Rural Health Reform
Jun 13, 2025As Tasmanians prepare to vote in a state election, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling on all political parties to commit to urgent reforms to improve healthcare access for rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM President Celebrates Rural Generalists on Thank a First Responder Day
Jun 10, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) today pays tribute to the nation’s Rural Generalists (RGs) and rural and remote specialist GPs, recognising their vital role as first responders in communities across Australia. -
King’s Birthday Honours celebrate ACRRM Rural Generalists
Jun 9, 2025The vital role of Rural Generalists in communities across Australia has been honoured this King’s Birthday, with four Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM members receiving national recognition for their outstanding service to rural and remote healthcare. -
Rural men urged to ‘see your GP’ and prioritise their wellbeing
Jun 9, 2025This International Men’s Health Week (9–15 June), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is backing the national “See Your GP” campaign launched by Healthy Male and the Centre for Male Health. -
Crazy Socks for Docs: Supporting the mental health of rural and remote doctors
Jun 6, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to support Crazy Socks for Docs Day this Friday, 6 June — a movement dedicated to promoting mental health awareness among healthcare workers and breaking down the stigma associated with seeking help. -
Final days to nominate for an ACRRM award
Jun 4, 2025Only a few days remain to nominate someone making a difference in rural and remote healthcare, with nominations for the 2024 ACRRM Excellence Awards closing this Friday, 7 June. -
Rural Health Emerging Leaders to Gather in Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) 19 - 21 October
Jun 2, 2025The future leaders of rural healthcare take centre stage this October as Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) hosts the inaugural Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Emerging Leaders Conference. -
ACRRM welcomes Senator Anne Ruston’s return to key health portfolios
May 30, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says the reappointment of Senator the Hon Anne Ruston as Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care will bring continuity and experience at a time when rural healthcare reform remains a national priority. -
ACRRM welcomes launch of QLD GP incentive program
May 27, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes today’s announcement in Mount Isa from Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls launching the Queensland Health General Practice Trainee Incentive Grants. -
ACRRM welcomes new Health Ministry and looks forward to strengthening rural, remote and First Nations Healthcare
May 14, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the Hon Mark Butler MP on his reappointment as the Minister for Health and Ageing and looks forward to working together to prioritise real investment in rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare. -
Rural Generalists deliver vital, compassionate palliative care in rural and remote communities
May 9, 2025As Australia marks National Palliative Care Week from 11 - 17 May, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is recognising the critical role Rural Generalists (RGs) play in delivering high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care to people living in dispersed rural populations. -
Labor elected – ACRRM urges action on rural and remote healthcare
May 5, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the Australian Labor Party on being elected as the returning government, urging them to prioritise real investment in rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare. -
Your voice, your vote, your healthcare — rural and remote Australians deserve real action
May 2, 2025On the eve of the federal election, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging every Australian — especially those in rural, remote, and First Nations communities — to vote for a future where quality healthcare is a right, not a postcode lottery. -
ACRRM Calls for Stronger Action During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
May 2, 2025As Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month raises awareness of the devastating impact of violence within homes, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) reaffirms the critical role of Rural Generalists (RGs) in addressing and preventing family violence in Australia’s most vulnerable communities.