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ACRRM Releases its Federal Budget Submission to Strengthen Rural and Remote Healthcare
Feb 5, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has released its submission to the Commonwealth Government ahead of the 2025-2026 Federal Budget, calling for targeted investment to build a sustainable healthcare workforce and enhance healthcare delivery for rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
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New grants back community-led solutions to rural healthcare
Apr 30, 2025Rural and remote communities across Australia can now access up to $50,000 in grant funding to deliver local solutions that strengthen their healthcare services. The inaugural Rural and Remote Community Support Grant, offered by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), is designed to back community-led projects that help attract, train, and retain doctors in areas where they’re needed most. -
TGA - More dual labelled medicine ingredient names begin transition to sole ingredient names
Apr 30, 2025The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) would like to remind you that more dual labelled medicine ingredient names begin the transition to sole ingredient names soon -
ACRRM: Rural and remote healthcare must be front and centre this election
Apr 29, 2025With Australians heading to the polls this Saturday (3 May), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pushing all political parties to take bold action on rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare. -
Joint statement: Delaying climate action will cost lives, hip-pockets and the public purse: Doctors
Apr 25, 2025Joint statement from medical colleges representing more than 112,000 doctors and medical experts. Australians will find it even harder to get the medical care they need without strong climate action from the next government. -
Know someone making a difference in rural healthcare? Nominate them for an ACRRM award
Apr 22, 2025The ACRRM Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the Rural Generalists, educators, researchers, and practice managers, who go above and beyond to deliver life-changing healthcare in rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
New funding announcement a key step for ACRRM Rural Generalist pathway
Apr 16, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes today’s Coalition announcement of an additional 200 rural Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs), targeted at growing the Rural Generalist workforce. -
Supporting the Healthcare Needs of all people living Rural, Remote and very Remote.
Apr 16, 2025Passionate about living in rural and remote communities, Gus Whyte, Chair of the ACRRM Community Reference Group shares his thoughts on the importance of high-quality healthcare access where it’s most needed. -
ACRRM Fellowship applications open 8 April – step up and train where you are needed most
Apr 8, 2025Applications for the ACRRM Fellowship program open today (Tuesday 8 April), offering doctors a specialist pathway to work in rural, remote, and First Nations communities—where access to healthcare remains a critical challenge. -
World Health Day: Australian women in rural and remote communities deserve Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
Apr 7, 2025On World Health Day (Monday 7 April), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) continues to urge all political parties to prioritise maternity care in their election commitments, ensuring women in rural and remote communities can access safe, high-quality care close to home. -
Sponsored: Atrial fibrillation in general practice - Free Webinar
Apr 4, 2025Atrial fibrillation is linked to 1 in 10 deaths and a fivefold increase in stroke. This webinar will improve confidence in key aspects of screening and diagnosis. -
NCPCD joint statement on the 2025 federal election priorities
Apr 2, 2025Joint statement on the 2025 federal election priorities -
ACRRM calls for rural and remote healthcare to be prioritised as election campaign begins
Mar 28, 2025With the federal election now underway and healthcare a key issue for voters, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging all political parties to prioritise the needs of rural, remote, and First Nations communities. -
National Art Competition Highlights Violence Prevention – public voting closes 30 April
Mar 27, 2025Art has the power to challenge, heal, and inspire action. That’s exactly what Violence Prevention Australia (VPA) aims to achieve through its national art competition, which has brought artists together to explore themes of resilience, healing, and the urgent need for violence prevention. -
Rural medical peaks concerned for patients health outcomes out of pharmacist prescribing
Mar 27, 2025Two leading organisations advocating for rural and remote doctors and communities have combined to callout the Queensland Government’s decision to make pharmacist prescribing for some conditions standard practice. -
Federal Budget sets the stage for election commitments on rural healthcare
Mar 26, 2025While the 2025–26 Federal Budget, released tonight, delivers some welcome investments in healthcare, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging all political parties to step up and prioritise rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare in their election platforms. -
Investing in Rural Healthcare Infrastructure is Key to Stronger Communities
Mar 21, 2025ACRRM is calling for urgent investment in rural healthcare infrastructure, highlighting that workforce retention is directly linked to access to essential services such as housing and childcare. -
ACRRM observes Close the Gap Day: Committed to reconciliation and closing health inequities
Mar 20, 2025ACRRM joins the nation in observing Close the Gap Day (Thursday 20 March), a vital reminder of the disparities in health outcomes between First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. -
ACRRM Advocates for Sustainable Rural Generalist Workforce at National Forum
Mar 13, 2025ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin and CEO Marita Cowie are in Emerald, Queensland, for the third National Single Employer Model (SEM) Forum, discussing strategies to improve rural medical workforce retention and healthcare access. Hosted by the Department of Health and Aged Care, the Forum brings together representatives from state and territory health departments, health organisations, and GP Colleges to assess the impact of SEM trials in rural and remote communities.