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JOINT RELEASE: Rural doctors welcome Government support for mental health
May 18, 2020Rural peak bodies have welcomed the additional $48.1 million in funding for mental health supports announced by the Federal Government following the COVID-19 pandemic. -
JOINT RELEASE: Be super careful, not a super spreader: take small steps to keep rural Australia COVID safe
May 13, 2020With more state governments talking about opening up travel within and between borders, travellers to rural communities are being urged to be super careful in not becoming super spreaders of coronavirus. ACRRM and RDAA said today that while many Australians will want to resume travel to rural towns, taking small steps will be the key to keeping coronavirus contained. -
Rural GPs pay tribute to nursing colleagues on International Nurses Day
May 12, 2020Today, on International Nurses Day ACRRM gives a shout out to nurses for the integral role they play in health care teams and in providing medical services in outback communities. -
JOINT RELEASE: Rural Australians urged to seek supports to combat stress
May 8, 2020Uncertainty and fear about what lies ahead with COVID-19 is not only impacting rural and remote Australians, but their health practitioners too, ACRRM and RDAA say. -
Dr Teena Downton on the ACRRM Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education (DAAE) program
May 8, 2020Dr Teena Downton is a FACRRM and current Medical Educator with the College. We caught up with her to discuss why the program is important for rural doctors… -
Kyra Moss appointed as General Manager Education Services
May 7, 2020Joining the College at a pivotal time for GP training, Kyra will oversee the delivery of the College’s robust education, training and assessment programs, while working with the Executive Leadership Team, Board and Council on transition to College-led training and establishing the new National Rural Generalist Training Program. -
JOINT RELEASE: Don’t let your guard down on COVID-19, rural doctors warn
May 6, 2020With social distancing restrictions being wound back in some states, rural Australians could be forgiven for thinking that the COVID-19 crisis is over – but don’t let your guard down yet, ACRRM and RDAA warned today. -
Dr Dan Wilson on being an RG trainee on the frontline
May 5, 2020Dr Daniel Wilson (Dan) is a Rural Generalist trainee with ACRRM and Board Director at Rural Doctors Association Victoria (RDAV). We caught up with Dan to see how he is copying with the impacts COVID-19 are having with those on the frontline… -
Updates to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Website - 1 May 2020
May 1, 2020The Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits was updated on 1 May 2020 and the Summary of Changes can be found on the New, Amended and Deleted Items page. Read more for a list of included updates. -
Department of Health announces temporary changes to requirements under s19AA and 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973
May 1, 2020To support doctors responding to the COVID-19 pandemic the Department of Health is implementing a number of short term measures to waive or streamline Medicare program requirements. These will ensure eligible doctors can continue to satisfy their obligations under section 19AA and 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973 and provide Medicare services to patients in their current practice. -
Well-being and performance during times of crisis
Apr 29, 2020This webinar recording, presented by registered psychologist, Sharee Johnson, focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores practical strategies to combat information overload, fatigue and burnout for health professionals and looks at ways to manage anxiety and stress for themselves and their patients during these uncharted times. -
Telehealth consultations and e-requesting of pathology
Apr 28, 2020The Department of Health has provided information regarding the requirement for a patient signature for billing and a clinician signature when using e-requesting of pathology, including the need for a pathology request to be signed by the clinician, and for a patient's written consent for a bulk-billed procedure. -
Routine Immunisations help keep rural and remote communities safe during COVID-19
Apr 27, 2020Routine immunisation is the foundation for strong health systems and ACRRM says that World Immunisation Week provides a timely reminder of the importance of vaccination, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
JOINT RELEASE: New tool in fight against coronavirus – COVIDSafe App launched
Apr 27, 2020Peak rural medical bodies, ACRRM and RDAA have said that the Government’s new Contact Tracing App, COVIDSafe, is an important additional tool in the fight against COVID-19. -
Voluntarily downloading COVIDsafe app will stem the spread in rural and remote communities
Apr 26, 2020ACRRM says the benefits of the government’s new COVIDSafe app in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic far outweigh any perceived risk. The app, which is available to all Australians to voluntarily download from 6.00pm tonight, will help protect lives by alerting people who may have come in contact with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. -
JOINT RELEASE: Golden opportunity to make rural health better
Apr 24, 2020With thoughts turning to how Australia might adapt to a post-COVID world, rural doctors say the pandemic response could provide the tools for better access to healthcare in the bush. -
Support for people with disability is vital during COVID-19
Apr 23, 2020During this time when Australia is focussed on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to remember the health care needs of people with disabilities in our rural and remote communities, says ACRRM. -
Suspension of colonoscopy recertification program update
Apr 22, 2020The Gastroenterology Society of Australia (GESA) has notified ACRRM that this Program has been suspended until 30 September 2020. -
Cervical Screening during COVID-19 – Message from the National Cervical Screening Program
Apr 22, 2020The National Cervical Screening Program is encouraging healthcare providers to continue to offer routine screening and follow up. -
MBS Telehealth Expansion – Changes announced on 20 April 2020
Apr 21, 2020As of 20 April 2020, specialist and allied health service providers are no longer required to bulk bill telehealth items. Providers are expected to obtain informed financial consent from patients prior to providing the service; providing details regarding their fees, including any out-of-pocket costs.