On any given day at Karratha Health Campus, Rural Generalist Dr Nigel Hendrickson might be leading an emergency resuscitation, running a fracture clinic, or teaching the finer points of ultrasound to colleagues across the Pilbara. His work is as varied as the region he serves, but the focus is always the same — delivering safe, high-quality care close to home.

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Rural Generalist Dr Stefanie Hammond knows what it takes to push for change — whether it’s rethinking how doctors are trained, advocating for marginalised doctors, or helping keep her local health service sustainable.

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Dr Rebecca Devitt, Rural Generalist obstetrician and staff specialist at Mudgee Health Service, has been selected to attend the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Emerging Leaders Conference in October.

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Margaret River Rural Generalist obstetrician Dr Liam Walsh has been selected to take part in a national leadership conference for emerging rural healthcare leaders.

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Dr Marian Dover has always spoken up for those without a voice. Now based in Kununurra, she’s putting that drive to work as a Rural Generalist, passionate about improving care for rural, remote, and First Nations communities.

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Ceduna-based Rural Generalist Dr Barbara Butler has been selected to attend the inaugural Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Emerging Leaders Conference, being held on Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) WA, in October.

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With Queensland Road Safety Week underway, Rural Generalist doctors are urging drivers to take extra care, particularly on country roads where risks are greatest. Last year, 302 people lost their lives and thousands more were seriously injured on Queensland roads, with 70 per cent of those deaths occurring in rural and regional areas.

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Nearly 200 Rural Generalist Supervisors — the doctors who guide, mentor, and inspire the next generation of rural, remote and First Nations doctors — have travelled from Australia’s farthest-flung corners to the heart of Sydney this week.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the Hon Bridget Archer MP on her appointment as Tasmania’s Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, and Minister for Ageing.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says yesterday’s declaration of syphilis as a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) is a sobering reminder of the health inequities facing rural, remote, and First Nations communities.

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As flu season hits hard across the country, rural doctors are urging locals to protect their communities, especially vulnerable children and older people, by getting vaccinated and taking simple steps to prevent the spread.

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Looking for a rewarding rural GP or VMO role? Ochre Health are actively seeking expressions of interest from Rural Generalists and ACRRM Registrars across Tasmania—including Smithton, St Marys, Scottsdale, Queenstown, and the remote Flinders and King Islands.

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As Australia marks National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day today, ACRRM reaffirms its commitment to growing a culturally safe Rural Generalist workforce that supports First Nations children, families, and communities to thrive.

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Dr Sarah Saunders is currently undertaking her Rural Generalist training with ACRRM, with Advanced Skills Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This pathway leads to a career as a Rural Generalist Obstetrician (also known as a GP-Obstetrician or GPO). This role differs from an Obstetrician who has trained with RANZCOG, which is explained in more detail below. Here, Sarah shares her personal experience and what helped shape her decision to train with ACRRM.

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As Australia marks Farm Safety Week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling for greater support to ensure farmers and their communities can access high-quality, local healthcare.

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With 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.

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With 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.

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Australia’s largest rural doctor conference Rural Medicine Australia 2025 (RMA25) has released a spectacular program filled with clinical updates, research and skills development specifically tailored to rural medicine.

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ACRRM 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.

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The 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.

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