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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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Learn more about the Budget 2026-27: Digital Health Initiatives
Jun 4, 2026Following the ACRRM Member Budget Briefing in recent editions of Country Watch, the digital health team has provided further detail on the Federal Budget's impact on My Health Record - including the Australian Government's $598.3 million investment over two years from 2026–27 to drive a digitally connected healthcare system for all Australians. -
Rural Generalist Medicine continues trend as a leading career choice for future doctors
Jun 3, 2026Australia's future doctors are increasingly attracted to Rural Generalist Medicine, according to the latest Medical Schools Outcomes Database (MSOD) report. The annual survey of final-year medical students reveals growing interest in rural careers and provides further evidence that extended rural training and exposure play a critical role in shaping future workforce decisions. -
ACRRM: Check your boosters as Australia faces biggest diphtheria outbreak in decades
Jun 3, 2026Rural, remote and First Nations people are being reminded not to become complacent about vaccine-preventable diseases as the country experiences its largest diphtheria outbreak in decades. -
“All in”: How Dr Prashan Kuruppu found purpose in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Jun 2, 2026When Dr Prashan Kuruppu first arrived at South Australia’s Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service as an ACRRM registrar, he hoped he was there to learn rural and remote medicine. Instead, he found himself helping children prepare healthy meals, supporting local football programs and discovering a model of care that extended far beyond the clinic walls. -
National Reconciliation Week 2026: ACRRM, RACGP and JCTS strengthen commitment to culturally safe healthcare
May 27, 2026Today, Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) mark the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, embracing this year’s theme ‘All In’ – a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. -
ACRRM strengthens reconciliation through ‘All In’ partnership and action
May 27, 2026This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, ‘All In’, calls on all Australians to take shared responsibility for advancing reconciliation and improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
Rural Generalist doctors first on scene when road trauma hits rural and remote regions
May 22, 2026As Australia marks National Road Safety Week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is highlighting the critical role Rural Generalists play as first responders to serious road crashes across regional, rural and remote Australia. -
Growing demand sees allergy assist® service continue nationwide
May 21, 2026The allergy education and advice platform, allergy assist® is being continued beyond a successful initial trial period. Since launching, more than 800 doctors have registered with allergy assist®, reflecting the increasing need. There has been a strong uptake by GPs and Rural Generalists in regional, rural and remote areas, reflecting two thirds of registrations. -
ACRRM policy update on State and Federal Budgets
May 14, 2026It’s been a busy week across Australian Parliaments with the Victorian, Northern Territory, Western Australian and Federal 2026-27 Budgets handed down. Each recognises the significant economic challenges arising from the ongoing Middle East conflict, with new spending kept to conservative levels given the uncertain times. However, health remains a key priority area across the four Budgets. -
FEDERAL BUDGET: Rural communities must share in healthcare investment
May 13, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges the Federal Government’s continued investment in hospitals, Medicare and workforce training, while warning the Federal Budget lacks targeted measures to address the growing and urgent challenges facing rural and remote communities. -
Dying close to home: Rural Generalists key to closing Australia's palliative care gap
May 12, 2026Thousands of Australians in rural and remote communities face a stark reality: when the end of life approaches, specialist palliative care is often hundreds of kilometres away. -
Federal Budget: ACRRM urges further investment in Rural Generalist training
May 11, 2026ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says the funding must be directed where it is needed most — Rural Generalist training. -
Rural Generalists on the frontline of family and domestic violence care
May 7, 2026In rural and remote communities, familiarity is part of daily life. For a Rural Generalist practising in these regions, that closeness can support care - but it can also add complexity, particularly when a patient discloses family or domestic violence. -
Celebrating a decade (and more) of dedication at ACRRM
May 7, 2026ACRRM is proud to recognise a remarkable group of staff who have each contributed more than 10 years of service to the College, with several reaching milestones of 20 and even 25 years. -
ACRRM reminds Australians: clean hands save lives
May 6, 2026Australians are being urged to prioritise hand hygiene ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day, with a simple message: clean hands save lives. -
ACRRM Budget submission calls for Medicare recognition of Rural Generalist advanced skills
May 6, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is calling on the Australian Government to use the 2026–27 Federal Budget to ensure Medicare properly recognises the advanced skills Rural Generalists provide in rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM reminds Australians: clean hands save lives
May 5, 2026Australians are being urged to prioritise hand hygiene ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day, with a simple message: clean hands save lives. -
Rural liveability key to keeping Rural Generalists in communities, ACRRM says
Apr 30, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging the Australian Government to make rural and remote liveability a priority in the 2026–27 Federal Budget. -
ACRRM welcomes NT Rural Generalist training boost
Apr 29, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes today’s announcement to expand Rural Generalist training in the Northern Territory (NT) through a Single Employer Model (SEM) trial. -
Rural Generalist doctors urge every generation to stay up to date with vaccines
Apr 23, 2026The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is using World Immunisation Week to urge all Australians to stay up to date with their vaccinations and protect their communities.