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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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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. -
More Rural Generalists training where Queensland needs them most
Jan 19, 2026Queensland communities will benefit from more Rural Generalists (RGs) training and working in areas of greatest need, with more than 145 doctors commencing the ACRRM Fellowship program in 2026. -
New year, new focus on health: rural Australians urged to check in on their health
Jan 13, 2026As the new year begins, rural and remote Australians are being encouraged to take a moment to check in on their health — and make preventative care a priority for the year ahead. -
Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia
Jan 8, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. -
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine joins the Health Professionals Network as Associate Partner
Jan 8, 2026Rural Health West is pleased to welcome the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) as an Associate Partner of the Health Professionals Network (HPNs), strengthening a shared commitment to building a connected, supported and sustainable rural health workforce. -
2025 President's end-of-year message
Dec 18, 2025As 2025 comes to a close, I just want to take a moment to say a genuine thank you for everything you do for rural, remote, and First Nations communities. This year has really shown—again—just how vital Rural Generalists (RGs) are to Australia’s healthcare system. As RGs, you’re clinicians, emergency responders, proceduralists, leaders, teachers, advocates… and often the first, and sometimes the only, point of care in your communities. -
Rural communities to benefit from expanded ADHD assessment by Rural Generalist doctors
Dec 2, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says expanding the role of GPs and Rural Generalists (RGs) in ADHD assessment and treatment is an important step toward equitable healthcare access for people living outside major centres. -
ACRRM Board and Council elections confirm strong and stable leadership
Nov 27, 2025The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce its new Board and Council, endorsed at the College’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 24 October. -
Sponsored: Rural practice brings unique medico-legal challenges
Nov 19, 2025Rural generalist medicine has been officially recognised as its own specialty by the Medical Board of Australia, a landmark decision acknowledging what you've always known: this work is fundamentally different.