Musculoskeletal (MSK) presentations remain one of the most common reasons patients seek care in general practice, yet many GPs, particularly those in rural and remote areas, often face barriers in accessing timely allied health support or alternative pain management strategies.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the Hon Mark Butler MP on his reappointment as the Minister for Health and Ageing and looks forward to working together to prioritise real investment in rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare.

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As Australia marks National Palliative Care Week from 11 - 17 May, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is recognising the critical role Rural Generalists (RGs) play in delivering high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care to people living in dispersed rural populations.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates the Australian Labor Party on being elected as the returning government, urging them to prioritise real investment in rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare.

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On the eve of the federal election, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging every Australian — especially those in rural, remote, and First Nations communities — to vote for a future where quality healthcare is a right, not a postcode lottery.

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As Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month raises awareness of the devastating impact of violence within homes, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) reaffirms the critical role of Rural Generalists (RGs) in addressing and preventing family violence in Australia’s most vulnerable communities.

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Next week is Heart Week! It’s Australia’s national heart health awareness week and a prime opportunity for health professionals and the Australian public to start a conversation about heart disease and take steps to improve their heart health.

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Rural 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.

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) would like to remind you that more dual labelled medicine ingredient names begin the transition to sole ingredient names soon

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With 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.

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Joint 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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Passionate 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.

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Applications 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.

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On 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.

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Atrial 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.

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Joint statement on the 2025 federal election priorities

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