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National surveys showcase contribution of ACRRM registrars
Dec 14, 2023The Medical Board’s Medical Training Survey (MTS) 2023 results published this week strongly reinforce the value of ACRRM registrars to building Australia’s remote, rural and First Nations workforce. They provide important information that, together with ACRRM’s own surveys and program feedback, inform our ongoing work toward training excellence for registrars. -
Health Reform Review recommendations support focus on rural health
Dec 14, 2023The Mid Term Review of the National Health Reform Agreement (NRHA) released this week is welcomed by ACRRM for its emphasis on strengthening funding for remote and rural health services including promoting primary care, Rural Generalist training, and Single Employer Models for remote and rural communities. -
RPGP and GPPTSP support programs extended
Dec 13, 2023After considerable advocacy by the College, the Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP) and the General Practitioner Procedural Training Support Program (GPPTSP) have been extended by the Federal Government until 31 December 2024. -
ACRRM Fellowship Program survey feedback
Dec 11, 2023This year’s survey was the first we have undertaken since transition to ACRRM-led training. We were thrilled with the response rate and the level of detail provided, and we thank all those for their participation. -
Climate and Health Update
Dec 7, 2023he risks posed by climate change to health threaten to exacerbate many of the health inequities experienced by those living and working in regional and rural areas.1 With many of these communities reliant on primary agriculture production and vulnerable to drought, bushfires, cyclones, floods and heatwaves, these areas stand to be disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, particularly as water security is inherently threatened by changes in climate. -
Public consultation on Rural Generalist Medicine recognition closes next Tuesday
Dec 7, 2023JOINT RELEASE: With less than one week to go until the public consultation closes on recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine (RGM) as a specialist field, Australia’s two GP colleges urge doctors and community members to have their say. -
Call for Submissions – Inquiry into experience of NDIS in rural Australia
Dec 7, 2023The Commonwealth Government has initiated a new Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant experience in rural, regional, and remote Australia and are inviting submissions from the public to be provided by 23 February 2024. -
Sponsored: GP service offers clinical advice for people living with dementia
Nov 30, 2023Dementia Support Australia provides a GP Advice Service for those treating people who show behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). -
Policy and Advocacy update
Nov 30, 2023The College has engaged in important advocacy on a range of issues over the past two months. This has included presenting evidence to national and state senate inquiries, hosting two RG specialist recognition webinars, and submitting to a number of seminal national consultations. -
Vale: Former ACRRM president Prof Dennis Pashen
Nov 24, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) mourns the loss of Prof Dennis Pashen, a founding member, distinguished former President and outstanding advocate for rural and remote healthcare training and delivery. -
Respectful Workplaces Committee Update
Nov 22, 2023The Respectful Workplaces Committee facilitates the sharing of ideas and information throughout the College; supports the implementation of the Respectful Workplaces Framework; and advocates for appropriate working environments for our members. The Committee met last week to discuss actions arising from the recent workshop at RMA23. It is clear that ACRRM members would like to see the College setting standards for what a Respectful Workplace looks like. -
College advice to GP Incentives Review– call for member feedback
Nov 16, 2023The Department of Health and Aged Care has engaged KPMG to undertake a Review of General Practice Incentives across Australia. ACRRM will provide a submission to the Review and welcomes member feedback to guide our response. -
Consultation for Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field closes in four weeks – have your say
Nov 10, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) encourage doctors and community members to have their say on the the public consultation for Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialist field closes on Tuesday 12 December. -
ACRRM supports members during bushfires
Nov 2, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) offers support to members and communities impacted by the current bushfire threat. ACRRM President, Associate Professor Dan Halliday, resident of the QLD Southern Downs town of Stanthorpe, and with a family grazing enterprise near the Northern NSW town of Tenterfield, two of the many communities affected by these bushfires, understands the multiple challenges members face during these natural disasters. -
Policy and Advocacy Update
Nov 2, 2023The College has submitted feedback to several important consultations in October, including the Scope of Practice Review, Australian Institute for Digital Health framework and Guideline for Workforce Capability in Digital Health. The College has submitted papers for consideration on a national GP Attraction Strategy, National Employment Models for GP Registrars and the further roll out of the Single Employer Model trials. -
Webinar: Rural Generalist Recognition – Your Questions Answered
Nov 1, 2023Rural Generalist (RG) recognition has reached an exciting milestone, with consultation now open for the second and final stage assessment. To find out more about RG Recognition and the consultation process and what it might mean for you, join our webinar presented by members of the National Rural Generalist Taskforce. -
Climate and Health update
Oct 26, 2023The health impacts of climate change particularly impact on rural and remote Australia and are broad, damaging, increasing and under-estimated. They include but are not limited to, increasing heat stress; exacerbation of non-communicable diseases; increasing exposure to infectious diseases; increasing frequency and severity of hydro meteorological disasters (droughts, floods, and tropical cyclones); and psychological distress. -
Rural doctor recognised for exceptional 40 year commitment to alpine towns
Oct 25, 2023A dedicated Rural Generalist doctor who has served the Victorian alpine community of Mount Beauty for more than 40 years, as well as the nearby ski resort of Falls Creek and other towns in the region, has received the ACRRM-RDAA Peter Graham ‘Cohuna’ Award for 2023. -
SPONSORED: How to help patients save on expensive medication
Oct 25, 2023Depending on their health fund and cover, your patients may have benefits that cover medication not eligible for a government subsidy. If a medicine is not covered by the PBS, patients pay full price – a price that is typically higher compared to subsidised medication. See how you can help to lower the cost of healthcare for your patients -
Medical students Lara Emmett and George Kavalam announced winners of the ACRRM 2023 President’s Prize
Oct 18, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce Lara Emmett and George Kavalam as the winners of the 2023 ACRRM President’s Prize.