Rural Generalist Dr Georgina Mills has been selected to attend the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Emerging Leaders Conference, which will be held on Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), WA, this October.
Dr Mills is one of just 23 Rural Generalists from across Australia chosen to take part in the inaugural event and says she is thrilled to be given the opportunity.
Currently balancing life as a new parent with her medical career, Dr Mills' leadership aspirations are stronger than ever.
“Becoming a mother has opened my eyes to the complex world we live and work in and strengthened my drive to advocate for people who may not feel they have a voice,” she says.
Dr Mills has worked across diverse rural and remote settings—including Kangaroo Island, Eyre Peninsula, and Fleurieu, each with distinct needs and strengths. These experiences have shaped her focus on health equity, community engagement, and inspiring the next generation of rural doctors.
“I want to work alongside communities to address the root causes of health inequality and ensure the most vulnerable are heard. “Regular engagement is essential—you can’t solve challenges without being part of the community,” she says.
ACRRM President, Dr Rod Martin, congratulated Dr Mills on her selection.
“Dr Mills represents the passion, commitment, and leadership we see in Rural Generalists across Australia,” he says.
“Her dedication to mentoring, medical education, and community-centred care makes her an outstanding addition to this inaugural group of emerging leaders.”
The Emerging Leaders Conference runs 19–21 October on Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), immediately followed by the Rural Medicine Australia 2025 conference hosted by ACRRM and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia in Perth from 22 to 25 October.
Dr Mills is one of just 23 Rural Generalists from across Australia chosen to take part in the inaugural event and says she is thrilled to be given the opportunity.
Currently balancing life as a new parent with her medical career, Dr Mills' leadership aspirations are stronger than ever.
“Becoming a mother has opened my eyes to the complex world we live and work in and strengthened my drive to advocate for people who may not feel they have a voice,” she says.
Dr Mills has worked across diverse rural and remote settings—including Kangaroo Island, Eyre Peninsula, and Fleurieu, each with distinct needs and strengths. These experiences have shaped her focus on health equity, community engagement, and inspiring the next generation of rural doctors.
“I want to work alongside communities to address the root causes of health inequality and ensure the most vulnerable are heard. “Regular engagement is essential—you can’t solve challenges without being part of the community,” she says.
ACRRM President, Dr Rod Martin, congratulated Dr Mills on her selection.
“Dr Mills represents the passion, commitment, and leadership we see in Rural Generalists across Australia,” he says.
“Her dedication to mentoring, medical education, and community-centred care makes her an outstanding addition to this inaugural group of emerging leaders.”
The Emerging Leaders Conference runs 19–21 October on Wadjemup (Rottnest Island), immediately followed by the Rural Medicine Australia 2025 conference hosted by ACRRM and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia in Perth from 22 to 25 October.