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Doctors' mental health needs highlighted ahead of R U OK? Day
Sep 12, 2018On R U OK? Day 2018, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) asks all its members to consider their mental well-being and that of their colleagues and if they see need, take some positive action. -
UN doctor among inspiring female keynotes at RMA18: Women in Health a key theme at conference
Sep 6, 2018One of the United Nations' most senior doctors has been announced as a keynote speaker at this year's Rural Medicine Australia (RMA18) conference, to be held in Darwin in October. -
Meet RMA18 Ambassador Sarah Goddard
Aug 28, 2018For Dr Sarah Goddard, Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory has always been called home, and having the opportunity to move back to work as a GP, surrounded by family and well-known faces, has been a dream come true. -
Dr Michael Beckoff seeking ACRRM leadership to continue the fight for rural and remote medicine
Aug 20, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) will be holding elections for the position of President this month, with rural generalist Dr Michael Beckoff one of two candidates vying for the top spot. -
Dr Ewen McPhee seeking ACRRM leadership to continue with "forward-thinking College"
Aug 20, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) will be holding elections for the position of President this month, with rural generalist Dr Ewen McPhee one of two candidates nominating for this important role. -
ACRRM Presidential Election signals high engagement in the future of rural and remote medicine
Aug 16, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) will be holding elections for the position of President this month, with two candidates vying for the top spot. -
Meet RMA18 Ambassador Jaffly Chen
Aug 14, 2018As a final-year medical student from NSW and budding future rural generalist, Jaffly Chen believes that the challenges associated with a career in rural medicine make for a better doctor overall. -
Drought mental health support now to include telehealth consults with local rural doctors
Aug 14, 2018The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), National Farmers Federation (NFF), the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) have strongly welcomed the Coalition Government's announcement this week to provide additional financial support to drought-affected farming families, including $11.4 million in mental health support initiatives. -
ACRRM: Rural maternity service in Queensland reflect broader national issues
Aug 14, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says that recent publicity about the impact of declining rural maternity services in Queensland highlights a broader national issue which impacts significantly on the health and wellbeing of rural women and their families. -
Annabelle Brayley appointed to ACRRM Board
Aug 14, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has appointed south-west Queensland author Annabelle Brayley as a non-GP, Rural Community Director to the College Board. ACRRM is committed to community engagement in the quest to improve health outcomes in rural and remote communities. -
College celebrates its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women working to Close the Gap
Jul 13, 2018This NAIDOC week, ACRRM pays special tribute to its Indigenous women doctors working at the healthcare front line, and helping to Close the Gap one patient at a time. -
Boost telehealth in the bush, rural doctors urge parties
Jun 29, 2018As the major political parties develop their election platforms in the lead-up to the next federal election, the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) are calling for a strong commitment to boost access to telehealth services for patients in the bush. -
This Men's Health Week - ACRRM calls members to action to improve the health of the boys and men in their communities
Jun 8, 2018In keeping with its 2018 theme "Making Health Connections", ACRRM challenges members this Men’s Health Week (11-17 June) to reach out to the men and boys in their communities to improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing. -
Diverse panel of leaders to make RMA18 Presidents' Breakfast "a must-attend event"
May 23, 2018A respected Aboriginal medical leader, the Leader of the Australian Greens, and an Australian medical student leader will be among a diverse group of distinguished speakers at this year’s RMA Presidents' Breakfast at the Rural Medicine Australia (RMA18) conference in Darwin. -
On World Family Doctor Day, ACRRM celebrates the Rural Generalist - a family doctor for rural communities
May 18, 2018On this year’s World Family Doctor Day, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) intends to celebrate its role in “leading the way to better health”. -
Wingsuit flying adventure doctor to take peak rural medical conference to new heights
May 17, 2018Doctor, adventurer, documentary filmmaker and extreme sport record holder, Dr Glenn Singleman, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Rural Medicine Australia (RMA18) conference, the peakannual event for rural doctors. -
Federal Budget: ACRRM's advocacy efforts heard in a positive budget for rural health
May 9, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the many items in yesterday's 2018 Federal Health Budget that aim to provide increased or continuing support to rural and remote communities. -
Federal Budget: Rural College pleased with show of support for rural health
May 9, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has noted the strong package offered to support access to safe and affordable medical care in rural and remote Australia in this 2018 budget. -
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine urges government to think rural in the Federal budget
May 1, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging the Federal Government to think of rural communities in the lead up to the Federal Budget release on 7 May, identifying key areas in which the College and the government can work together to improve health outcomes for rural communities. -
From the 'Top End' to Tasmania, ACRRM's GP training has rural Australia covered
Apr 18, 2018There are less than two weeks remaining before applications close for Australian General Practice training in 2019. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is urging doctors who wish to become General Practitioners to apply now.