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ACRRM welcomes NT Rural Generalist training boost
Apr 29, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes today’s announcement to expand Rural Generalist training in the Northern Territory (NT) through a Single Employer Model (SEM) trial. -
Rural Generalist doctors urge every generation to stay up to date with vaccines
Apr 23, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is using World Immunisation Week to urge all Australians to stay up to date with their vaccinations and protect their communities. -
Becoming a Rural Generalist: Where to start
Apr 16, 2026Thinking about a career in Rural Generalist Medicine? Discover how to start your journey to ACRRM Fellowship - from student membership to obtaining Fellowship. -
Expand your professional scope as a Rural Generalist: Navigating Advanced Specialised Training (AST)
Apr 16, 2026Thinking about what advanced skills to pursue as part of your Fellowship? Explore how ACRRM's Advanced Specialised Training (AST) works, which disciplines are available, and how to find the right pathway for you. -
New data shows rural Medicare reforms are working — but gaps remain
Apr 16, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes new data from the Cleanbill 2026 Blue Report released today, showing gains in bulk billing access in rural and remote Australia following the November 2025 Medicare changes. -
ACRRM Budget submission calls for climate action to protect rural and remote communities
Apr 9, 2026With extreme weather events disrupting rural and remote communities across Australia, ACRRM is calling on the Australian Government to ensure the 2026–27 Federal Budget strengthens climate resilience and disaster recovery support for rural and remote health services. -
ACRRM leaders represent Australia at global rural health conference
Apr 9, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is represented on the world stage this week, with President Dr Rod Martin, CEO Marita Cowie, and College Fellows attending the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) conference in New Zealand (10 to 13 April). -
Dr Louise Burns - My experience in First Nations healthcare
Apr 7, 2026I started working at Mulungu Aboriginal Health Service this year not really knowing what I was in for. It didn’t take me long to appreciate the complexity and unique challenges of Indigenous Health and working within an AMS. But with these challenges came a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment that I had not experienced in any other area of medicine. -
ACRRM Rural Generalist helping shape astronaut medical support
Apr 2, 2026Dr Gabrielle Caswell, an ACRRM Fellow and SpacePort Australia Director, is helping shape the future of healthcare in space through a new international collaboration focused on astronaut medical support. -
Rural doctors warn of Easter injury surge
Apr 1, 2026Rural doctors are urging Australians to take extra care this Easter, warning the long weekend often brings a spike in serious injuries presented at regional, rural, and remote hospitals. -
The doctors who do it all: Rural Generalists recognised on National Doctors’ Day
Mar 30, 2026From delivering babies and providing emergency care to administering anaesthetics and running local clinics, Rural Generalists are among the most versatile and in-demand doctors in Australia. -
ACRRM meets with government on rising fuel impacts
Mar 26, 2026Fuel shortages and rapidly increasing prices were on the agenda at meetings with government ministers and department officials in Canberra this week. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says the College was assured that early response processes have started to be activated. -
Sponsored: Why communication failures remain one of the biggest risks in clinical practice
Mar 26, 2026In rural and remote medicine, clinical decisions rarely happen in isolation. They unfold in complex conversations with distressed patients, stretched teams and high stakes. Yet clinicians are expected to lead these moments without being formally trained in how to navigate them. -
ACRRM Budget Submission calls for urgent action to protect rural maternity services
Mar 26, 2026In the lead up to the 2026–27 Federal Budget, ACRRM is calling on the Australian Government to commit to the principles of the National Consensus Framework for Rural Maternity Services, including sustainable funding to prevent further closures of birthing services. -
ACRRM congratulates SA Labor Government, calls for rural workforce action
Mar 25, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the South Australian Labor Government on its election victory and calls for continued progress to strengthen the Rural Generalist workforce. -
Every Community Connected: ACRRM Launches New Digital Health Standards for Rural and Remote Australia
Mar 24, 2026Rural and remote communities across Australia are set to benefit from new national standards designed to help local health services make the most of digital technology. ACRRM has released its updated Practice Standard for Digitally Connected Rural and Remote Communities, a practical guide to help communities, healthcare organisations, and clinicians design and deliver safe, high-quality digital health services that meet local needs. -
Navigating the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship application process
Mar 23, 2026Discover the step-by-step guide to applying for the Rural Generalist Fellowship with ACRRM. Learn about eligibility, key application stages, and tips for a strong application to enhance your rural healthcare career. -
How Rural Generalists manage emergency care in isolated settings
Mar 23, 2026Learn how Rural Generalists deliver critical emergency care in isolated settings and how specialised training prepares them for real-world challenges. -
Rural workforce investment key to Closing the Gap: ACRRM
Mar 19, 2026The release of the 2026 Close the Gap Campaign Report provides an opportunity to accelerate action to address ongoing health inequities experienced by First Nations peoples, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says. -
Rural doctors take part in emergency simulation in Eden
Mar 18, 2026Doctors training to become specialist Rural Generalists gathered in Eden last week (12 and 13 March) for a hands-on workshop designed to build the practical skills needed to deliver healthcare in regional, rural and remote communities.