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Outstanding doctors who embody the skill, dedication, and community spirit of Rural Generalist Medicine have been recognised with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) 2025 Rural Generalist of the Year state awards.
The awards celebrate ACRRM Rural Generalists who go above and beyond to ensure their rural, remote, and First Nations patients receive the highest quality healthcare.
College President Dr Rod Martin says the awards highlight the essential role Rural Generalists play across the country.
“Rural Generalists are the backbone of healthcare in rural and remote Australia. They provide an extraordinary breadth of care — from emergency and obstetrics to chronic disease management — while also being leaders, educators, and advocates in their communities,” Dr Martin says.
“These state award winners exemplify the very best of our profession and inspire future generations of doctors to follow the Rural Generalist pathway.”
2025 State Award Recipients
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Northern Territory – Dr Sarah Goddard (Tennant Creek)
A proud Kaytetye woman and ACRRM Fellow with Advanced Specialised Training in Emergency Medicine, Dr Goddard provides broad-scope clinical care and leadership across the Barkly region, where she also serves as Director of Medical Services.
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Queensland – Dr Andrew Scott (Capricorn Coast)
A Fellow with advanced skills in surgery, endoscopy, and obstetrics, Dr Scott has expanded procedural services, introduced innovative workforce models, and championed safe, high-quality care as Clinical Director at Capricorn Coast Hospital.
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Victoria – Dr Peter Nesbitt (Echuca-Moama)
One of the first ACRRM Fellows, Dr Nesbitt has provided GP and obstetric services in Echuca-Moama since 1995, combining decades of clinical practice with deep community connection and leadership.
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Tasmania – Dr Sally Street
A GP obstetrician and passionate advocate for rural health, Dr Street has worked across NSW, East Arnhem Land, and Tasmania, combining clinical excellence with medical education, leadership, and advocacy. She has had a great impact advocating for the Rural Generalist model in Tasmania.
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South Australia – Dr Rowena Conway (Jamestown)
With more than 30 years of service, Dr Conway has delivered comprehensive care across general practice, obstetrics, anaesthetics, and emergency medicine. She has also built a strong collegiate teaching culture, ensuring future doctors are supported to practise rurally.
Each state winner is now in line for the National Rural Generalist of the Year Award, which will be announced at Rural Medicine Australia 2025 (RMA25) in Boorloo (Perth) from 22–25 October.
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Outstanding doctors who embody the skill, dedication, and community spirit of Rural Generalist Medicine have been recognised with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) 2025 Rural Generalist of the Year state awards.
The awards celebrate ACRRM Rural Generalists who go above and beyond to ensure their rural, remote, and First Nations patients receive the highest quality healthcare.
College President Dr Rod Martin says the awards highlight the essential role Rural Generalists play across the country.
“Rural Generalists are the backbone of healthcare in rural and remote Australia. They provide an extraordinary breadth of care — from emergency and obstetrics to chronic disease management — while also being leaders, educators, and advocates in their communities,” Dr Martin says.
“These state award winners exemplify the very best of our profession and inspire future generations of doctors to follow the Rural Generalist pathway.”
2025 State Award Recipients
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Northern Territory – Dr Sarah Goddard (Tennant Creek)
A proud Kaytetye woman and ACRRM Fellow with Advanced Specialised Training in Emergency Medicine, Dr Goddard provides broad-scope clinical care and leadership across the Barkly region, where she also serves as Director of Medical Services.
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Queensland – Dr Andrew Scott (Capricorn Coast)
A Fellow with advanced skills in surgery, endoscopy, and obstetrics, Dr Scott has expanded procedural services, introduced innovative workforce models, and championed safe, high-quality care as Clinical Director at Capricorn Coast Hospital.
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Victoria – Dr Peter Nesbitt (Echuca-Moama)
One of the first ACRRM Fellows, Dr Nesbitt has provided GP and obstetric services in Echuca-Moama since 1995, combining decades of clinical practice with deep community connection and leadership.
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Tasmania – Dr Sally Street
A GP obstetrician and passionate advocate for rural health, Dr Street has worked across NSW, East Arnhem Land, and Tasmania, combining clinical excellence with medical education, leadership, and advocacy. She has had a great impact advocating for the Rural Generalist model in Tasmania.
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South Australia – Dr Rowena Conway (Jamestown)
With more than 30 years of service, Dr Conway has delivered comprehensive care across general practice, obstetrics, anaesthetics, and emergency medicine. She has also built a strong collegiate teaching culture, ensuring future doctors are supported to practise rurally.
Each state winner is now in line for the National Rural Generalist of the Year Award, which will be announced at Rural Medicine Australia 2025 (RMA25) in Boorloo (Perth) from 22–25 October.