The 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. 

The elections confirm a strong and stable leadership team, reflecting members’ confidence in the College’s direction and the ongoing commitment of its representatives to advancing rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare across Australia. 

ACRRM congratulates Councillors Dr Jasmine Banner (Northern Territory), Dr Jarrad Lenegan (Western Australia), and Dr Stephen Holmes (South Australia) on their re-election to the ACRRM Council. 

Following Dr Michelle Hannan’s appointment to the Board, an election will be held to fill the Tasmanian College Council representative position. Further details will be shared with members in the coming weeks. 

The College also welcomes Dr Jillann Farmer and Stephen Buchanan to its Board. 

Acknowledging outgoing members 

ACRRM sincerely thanks outgoing Board members Dr David Rimmer, Ms Margot Richardson, and Ms Brynnie Goodwill for their outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to advancing community-based rural and remote healthcare. 

ACRRM Board 

• Dr Rod Martin – President 

• Dr Dannielle Dries 

• Dr Alice Fitzgerald 

• Dr John Hall 

• Dr Michelle Hannan 

• Dr Shannon Nott 

• Dr Jillann Farmer 

• Mr Stephen Buchanan 

ACRRM Council 

• Dr Claire Arundell – Chair 

• Dr Emily Harrison – Deputy Chair of Council, RDAA Representative 

• Dr Jasmine Banner – Northern Territory 

• Dr Angus Brown – New South Wales 

• Dr Brendan Carrigan – Queensland 

• Dr Stephen Holmes – South Australia 

• Dr Jarrad Lenegan – Western Australia 

• Dr Patricia Murphy – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representative 

• Mr Stan Stavros – Community Representative 

• Dr Toni Smith – Registrar Committee Chair 

• Katie Hume – Future Generalists Committee Chair