Journalists wanting to speak to an ACRRM spokesperson are invited to contact Michelle Cooper on 0400626880 or email.
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Should a robot replace your doctor?
Sep 21, 2023What do a human rights lawyer and hostage survivor; a psychologist from the world’s northernmost town; an expert in artificial intelligence; and a farmer leading advocacy on climate change have in common? -
ACRRM welcomes new Workforce Incentive Program incentives for Rural Generalists
Sep 14, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes changes to the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) which support skilled Rural Generalists (RGs) to work in regional, rural and remote communities where high-quality healthcare is most needed. -
Health professionals urged to consider their own mental health needs on R U OK? day, and every day
Sep 14, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urges health professionals to consider their own mental and physical health needs, today on R U OK? day, and every day. -
ACRRM welcomes MDANZ GP workforce needs report
Sep 11, 2023ACRRM welcomes the release of the latest Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) report on Doctors our Communities Need, noting that more focus is needed on addressing remote, rural, regional and First Nations Peoples’ communities’ healthcare needs. -
ACRRM strengthens leadership with new Board and Council appointments
Aug 10, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to welcome three new members to the College Board of Directors. -
ACRRM encourages members to support the Voice to Parliament
Jul 27, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) encourages members to vote yes in support of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. -
ACRRM recognises College Elders in NAIDOC week, and always
Jul 3, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) confirms its commitment to reconciliation this NAIDOC week. The theme for NAIDOC week this year, For Our Elders, recognises the prominent role Elders have played, and continue to play, in communities across our nation. -
ACRRM commits to ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ this National Reconciliation Week and beyond
May 26, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges and supports National Reconciliation Week and continues its commitment to providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with improved healthcare. -
Rural Generalists the unintended victim of moves to protect Surgeon title
May 22, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) President Dr Dan Halliday today gave evidence to the Health and Environment Committee Inquiry Public Hearing on Surgeon Titling. Dr Halliday says Rural Generalists (RGs) are the unintended victims of the proposed legislative changes. -
Federal Budget boosts rural and remote healthcare
May 9, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRRM) welcomes today’s Federal Budget announcement of an historic $101 billion in healthcare initiatives over four years, saying they will benefit rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and the workforce that supports them. -
Next week’s Federal Budget must focus on delivering a sustainable Rural Generalist workforce
May 5, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) calls for funding in next week’s budget to address the healthcare workforce shortage in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities. -
ACRRM says pre-budget announcements are a kickstart for fixing the rural healthcare workforce crisis, but further reform is needed
May 4, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the commitment to initiate significant Medicare reforms following the National Cabinet meeting on Friday 28 April and says next week’s Federal Budget is an opportunity to announce further investment in rural healthcare. -
ACRRM supports extended prescribing model
Apr 27, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes Minister for Health and Aged Care Hon. Mark Butler’s announcement of 60-day prescribing for a range of stable ongoing conditions. -
ACRRM says this Budget must kickstart return to strong rural services
Apr 26, 2023With the 2023-2024 Budget announcement looming, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urgently calls on the Federal Government to commit to addressing the gross underfunding of primary healthcare in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
ACRRM welcomes $220m grants program to improve rural and remote general practice infrastructure
Apr 20, 2023ACRRM welcomes today’s Commonwealth Government announcement of a $220 million Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program, acknowledging it will help boost general practice and lead to greater healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities. -
ACRRM says safety and wellbeing must be a priority for rural and remote General Practitioners
Apr 12, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine is calling for a renewed commitment by all governments to keep rural and remote hospitals and clinics safe for all staff, following an attack on a senior doctor at Tasmania’s North West Regional Hospital over the Easter holiday weekend. -
ACRRM commits to help Close the Gap in health equity
Mar 16, 2023On National Close the Gap Day today, ACRRM recognises the contribution First Nations members are making to the healthcare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and rural and remote communities. -
ACRRM registrars in a league of their own in meeting key workforce priorities
Feb 9, 2023The release of the 2022 Medical Training Survey this week strongly demonstrates that Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) registrars continue to lead the way in providing a skilled medical workforce in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
ACRRM welcomes release of Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report
Feb 3, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the release of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report today, saying it will allow for reform and improve healthcare access for rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.