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ACRRM 2023 Distinguished Service Award presented to Dr Niroshini Wickramasingh
Oct 17, 2023Dr Niroshini Wickramasinghe from Narromine, NSW, has been acknowledged with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Distinguished Service Award for 2023 for providing significant service to rural communities. -
Respectful Workplaces Update
Oct 12, 2023Fostering workplace cultures which value and support diversity, respect, inclusiveness, fairness and transparency is one of the College’s key strategic objectives. The Respectful Workplaces Committee champions this work. It facilitates the sharing of ideas and information throughout the College; supports the implementation of a respectful workplaces policy framework; and advocates for appropriate working environments for our members. -
Policy and Advocacy update
Oct 5, 2023Over the past month, ACRRM representations have included submissions on the Professional Services Review (PSR) Scheme , pharmacists’ scope of practice in Queensland, and the national framework for public hospitals pricing. -
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Should a robot replace your doctor?
Sep 21, 2023What do a human rights lawyer and hostage survivor; a psychologist from the world’s northernmost town; an expert in artificial intelligence; and a farmer leading advocacy on climate change have in common? -
Respectful Workplaces Update
Sep 21, 2023ACRRM is committed to fostering workplace cultures which value and support diversity, respect, inclusiveness, fairness and transparency, as well as the wellbeing of its members and staff as detailed in the ACRRM Respectful Workplaces Framework. -
ACRRM Fellows collaborate across the ditch
Sep 21, 2023New Zealand and Australian Rural Generalist (RG) obstetricians are working together to establish a workforce model for Rural Generalist (RG) obstetricians. -
MyMedicare – Patient registration opens on 1 October 2023
Sep 21, 2023From 1 October 2023, patients will be able to register for MyMedicare to formalise and strengthen their relationship with their regular general practice and GP. In the lead up to MyMedicare patient registration, it is important that practices understand what they need to do to- be ready to register their patients. -
Climate and Health update
Sep 14, 2023This Climate and Health update covers ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday's presentation on Australia’s Doctors – driving action on climate change which was held on 12 September. There is also information on the DoHAC National Climate and Health Strategy and the RMA23 Climate and Health Workshop. -
ACRRM welcomes new Workforce Incentive Program incentives for Rural Generalists
Sep 14, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes changes to the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) which support skilled Rural Generalists (RGs) to work in regional, rural and remote communities where high-quality healthcare is most needed. -
Health professionals urged to consider their own mental health needs on R U OK? day, and every day
Sep 14, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urges health professionals to consider their own mental and physical health needs, today on R U OK? day, and every day. -
ACRRM welcomes MDANZ GP workforce needs report
Sep 11, 2023ACRRM welcomes the release of the latest Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) report on Doctors our Communities Need, noting that more focus is needed on addressing remote, rural, regional and First Nations Peoples’ communities’ healthcare needs. -
Policy and Advocacy Update
Sep 7, 2023The College advocates on behalf of members in a range of forums, collaborations, and partnerships. ACRRM regularly engages with policy development, review, and reform agendas at national level, and provides written submissions, organisational delegations, consultations, and private briefings to a range of national policy and reform agendas. -
Consultation now open on Kruk review interim report recommendations
Aug 17, 2023Ahpra and the National Boards today opened consultation on two of the Kruk review interim report’s recommendations. -
Community Reference Group Update
Aug 10, 2023CRRM acknowledges its reciprocal responsibilities in terms of making a positive contribution to rural and remote communities as well as receiving community advice and input. Our Community Reference Group (CRG) supports the College to deliver programs and activities that promote the best possible healthcare outcomes for rural and remote people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
ACRRM Fellowship Training in New South Wales
Aug 10, 2023Are you considering beginning your ACRRM Fellowship training journey in New South Wales? Let us tell you why NSW might just be the training region for you!