Journalists wanting to speak to an ACRRM spokesperson are invited to contact Petrina Smith on 0414 820 847 or email.
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JOINT RELEASE: Resources needed to make rural COVID-19 ready
Mar 25, 2020Peak rural medical organisations are calling for an urgent allocation of resources to ensure their communities are COVID-19 ready. The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) have said that the window of opportunity to supply rural, regional and remote Australia was rapidly closing. -
Telehealth extension supports all doctors to deliver health care to rural and remote communities
Mar 23, 2020The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) supports the extension of telehealth item numbers to ensure all doctors are equipped to protect their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
JOINT RELEASE: Boost to COVID-19 telehealth welcome, but there’s scope to do more
Mar 18, 2020RDAA and ACRRM welcome the Government’s expansion of bulk-billed telehealth consultations by additional health professionals, in response to the COVID-19 emergency -
New telehealth MBS numbers will immediately benefit rural and remote communities
Mar 13, 2020New COVID-19 telehealth items announced today will immediately support rural and remote doctors to provide quality care throughout the pandemic, according to the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). -
ACRRM welcomes health package to support COVID-19
Mar 12, 2020With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says the government’s $2.4 billion health package becomes even more timely. -
ACRRM supports clear communication on COVID-19
Mar 9, 2020The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says regular, clear and consistent messaging for health professionals and the general public is vital to managing the outbreak of COVID-19. -
ACRRM to deliver Australia-first government-funded Rural Generalist Training Program
Feb 12, 2020Minister for Regional Health the Hon Mark Coulton today announced the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) will deliver Australia’s first government-funded specialist Rural Generalist (RG) training program. -
Medical Board of Australia (MBA) Survey
Feb 11, 2020The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) training program is being rated positively by registrars, according to the most recent Medical Board of Australia (MBA) Medical Training Survey. -
National training survey shows valuable contribution of ACRRM registrars
Feb 11, 2020The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) training program is being rated positively by registrars, according to the most recent Medical Board of Australia (MBA) Medical Training Survey. -
ACRRM CEO recognised for significant service to rural and remote healthcare
Jan 26, 2020Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Chief Executive Officer Dr Marita Cowie has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to community health in rural and remote medicine areas. -
Rural doctors look to support bushfire affected communities
Jan 9, 2020In response to the towns and communities affected by the devastating Australian bushfires this summer, rural doctors have reached out to the relevant authorities to offer assistance and support. -
Recognising Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field
Dec 19, 2019The process of having Rural Generalist Medicine recognised as a specialist field within the speciality of general practice has taken a significant step forward. -
ACRRM welcomes new Queensland Office of Rural Health
Nov 28, 2019The establishment of an Office of Rural Health to support doctors and communities outside cities in Queensland is positively welcomed by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). -
ACRRM recognises climate change as a rural health emergency
Nov 20, 2019The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges the substantive evidence that indicates the impacts of climate change are creating a global health emergency, particularly in rural and remote communities. -
JOINT STATEMENT: "Medical decisions should be made by medical professionals" - Alliance of medical authorities appeals to Parliament to save Medevac
Nov 13, 2019The presidents of leading medical colleges across Australia are appealing to the Senate to maintain the Medevac legislation and the Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) process. -
JOINT STATEMENT: Leading medical groups disappointed in Medevac inquiry report recommendation
Nov 13, 2019The presidents of leading medical colleges across Australia are disappointed in the report from the government-led Senate Inquiry that recommends the repeal of the Medevac legislation and removal of the Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) process. -
Leading medical authorities ask Parliament to maintain Medevac law
Oct 14, 2019The presidents of leading medical colleges are united in asking the Australian Parliament to maintain the Medevac legislation and the Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) process. -
Rural Generalists support rural and remote communities with mental health care
Oct 9, 2019Providing mental health care in their communities is a valued and important role Rural Generalists (RGs) play throughout Australia’s most isolated communities. In recognition of World Mental Health Day (10 October 2019), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) President Dr Ewen McPhee says RGs are in a good position to provide mental health education and deliver primary and preventative care. -
High quality rural hospitals will deliver quality health care
Sep 16, 2019Rural communities deserve access to safe and quality health care and to have that they must have access to safe and first-class hospital facilities, says the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) President, Dr Ewen McPhee. -
ACRRM highlights importance of doctor wellbeing on R U OK Day
Sep 12, 2019The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is taking the opportunity on R U OK Day to highlight the importance of providing Rural Generalists with safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces which benefit their health and wellbeing and that of their communities.