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ACRRM celebrates Rural Generalist Medicine as a new specialist field in Australia
Sep 21, 2025The future of healthcare across the nation’s rural, remote and First Nations communities has taken a positive leap forward today with recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine announced as a new specialty field in Australia.
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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. -
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. -
Joint Release: RACGP–ACRRM analysis shows the top unis for aspiring GPs
Mar 13, 2026A new analysis has revealed for the first time which universities are performing best to meet to meet Australia’s need for specialist GPs in metropolitan and rural, and remote communities. -
Rural Generalist model vital to future of rural healthcare, ACRRM President says
Mar 6, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to be Gold Partner of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) Practice Owners’ Conference on the Gold Coast this weekend (7–8 March), with ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin presenting on the sustainability of rural medical practices. -
Medical colleges unite to improve specialist access and affordability for all
Mar 5, 2026All 16 specialist medical colleges unite behind a shared Professionalism Framework on ethical billing, fee transparency and informed financial consent. -
ACRRM welcomes First Nations-led Single Employer Model trial in Charleville
Feb 26, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to see its Rural Generalists doctors playing a central role in the inaugural First Nations-led Single Employer Model (SEM) trial in Charleville, Queensland - a landmark initiative strengthening healthcare in rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM welcomes full medical training pathway in Launceston
Feb 19, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the commencement of end-to-end medical training in Launceston, saying it is a significant boost for the future Rural Generalist workforce in Tasmania. -
ACRRM calls on Federal Government to back Rural Generalists in 2026–27 Budget
Feb 17, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling on the Australian Government to seize the opportunity in the 2026–27 Federal Budget to strengthen healthcare access for rural, remote and First Nations communities by investing in Rural Generalists and the communities that support them. -
ACRRM welcomes launch of CDU School of Medicine
Feb 12, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the inaugural intake of students at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) School of Medicine this week, describing it as a landmark step for the Northern Territory’s health workforce. -
Registrar satisfaction strengthens under ACRRM’s College-led training model
Feb 12, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has achieved its strongest-ever registrar satisfaction results, with the 2025 National Registrar Survey confirming continued improvement across training quality, support and wellbeing under the College-led training model. -
SA College Chairs Committee: Doctors in South Australia issue three-point plan to parties ahead of election
Feb 11, 2026South Australian doctors say South Australia needs an overarching health strategy to ensure every person can access safe, timely care from a qualified health professional, no matter where they live. -
ACRRM secures funding to deliver Rural Generalist training to 2030
Feb 9, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has secured $331.7 million from the Albanese Government to deliver its national training program from now to December 2030. -
ACRRM recognises essential role of primary health care nurses
Feb 4, 2026Marking Primary Health Care Nurses Day, Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) President Dr Rod Martin says primary health care nurses are indispensable members of Rural Generalist-led teams delivering care in rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM appoints new Tasmanian College Council representative
Jan 28, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has appointed Tasmanian Rural Generalist Dr Brian Treanor as its College Council representative for Tasmania. -
Seeking ACRRM Member input to the Medicare access and funding inquiry
Jan 22, 2026The Australian Parliament is undertaking an inquiry into the Medicare Benefits Schedule changes that took effect from 1 November 2025 (including expanding bulk billing incentives to all Medicare patients and changes to the Better Access program, Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) and diagnostic imaging). Terms of reference for this inquiry can be found here.