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With the state election fast approaching, Tasmanians are making it clear that health is top of mind when they head to the polls. A recent YouGov poll revealed “investing more in health” is the top issue for Tasmanian voters, with 22 per cent of participants ranking it as their primary concern. ACRRM says the result is a clear and urgent call for all political parties to commit to real solutions—particularly in rural, remote, and First Nations communities where access to care continues to fall short.

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ACRRM proudly joins communities across the country in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025, honouring the strength, vision, and legacy of the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has opened applications for its 2026 Rural Generalist Fellowship Program, calling for doctors ready to take on one of the most diverse and in-demand roles in medicine.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the release of the Second Edition National Consensus Framework for Rural Maternity Services, which reaffirms the critical role of Rural Generalists in delivering safe, high-quality maternity care across rural, remote, and First Nations communities.

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As Tasmanians prepare to vote in a state election, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling on all political parties to commit to urgent reforms to improve healthcare access for rural, remote, and First Nations communities.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) today pays tribute to the nation’s Rural Generalists (RGs) and rural and remote specialist GPs, recognising their vital role as first responders in communities across Australia.

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The vital role of Rural Generalists in communities across Australia has been honoured this King’s Birthday, with four Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM members receiving national recognition for their outstanding service to rural and remote healthcare.

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This International Men’s Health Week (9–15 June), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is backing the national “See Your GP” campaign launched by Healthy Male and the Centre for Male Health.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is proud to support Crazy Socks for Docs Day this Friday, 6 June — a movement dedicated to promoting mental health awareness among healthcare workers and breaking down the stigma associated with seeking help.

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Since April 15 2024, providers have no longer been able to report Q fever vaccine information to the Q Fever Register. Instead, providers should now report this information to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

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Only a few days remain to nominate someone making a difference in rural and remote healthcare, with nominations for the 2024 ACRRM Excellence Awards closing this Friday, 7 June.

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The future leaders of rural healthcare take centre stage this October as Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) hosts the inaugural Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Emerging Leaders Conference.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says the reappointment of Senator the Hon Anne Ruston as Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care will bring continuity and experience at a time when rural healthcare reform remains a national priority.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes today’s announcement in Mount Isa from Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls launching the Queensland Health General Practice Trainee Incentive Grants.

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Following the release of the First Interim Report of the Evaluation of the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics program in March 2025 and the planned expansion of the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Program planned in 2025-26, the College is continuing to monitor the establishment and operation of the Medicare UCCs.

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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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