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ACRRM welcomes Queensland GP Incentive
Jun 27, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the announcement from the Queensland Premier Steven Miles to further incentivise doctors to train as General Practitioners (GPs) in the state. The Premier, alongside Minister for Health the Hon Shannon Fentiman, announced Queensland GP registrars commencing training in 2025 and 2026 will be eligible to receive an incentive payment of $40,000. -
ACRRM opens nominations for key governance roles
Jun 24, 2024Nominations for key positions on the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s Board of Directors and College Council, including College President, open today (Monday 24 June). -
Kalgoorlie is a boom town for rural generalism
Jun 20, 2024An influx of ACRRM registrars in the remote Western Australian mining town of Kalgoorlie is having a positive impact on the delivery and outcomes of local healthcare. Within 12 months of ACRRM-led training, seven ACRRM registrars have opted to undertake their Fellowship training in the region. -
ACRRM congratulates new National Rural Health Commissioner, Prof Jenny May AM
Jun 19, 2024ACRRM congratulates new National Rural Health Commissioner, Prof Jenny May The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) congratulates Professor Jenny May on her appointment as the new National Rural Health Commissioner. -
ACRRM Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028: Message from the President
Jun 14, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) was established in 1997 to provide rural, remote and First Nations communities across Australia with “the right doctors with the right skills in the right place”. As I reflect on the 25 years since our establishment, I believe our founding Fellows and members can be proud of their vision and the significant progress that has been accomplished. That said, there is still much more to achieve before celebrating that our rural, remote and First nations communities enjoy the same levels of equity or access to healthcare as our city cousins. -
ACRRM champions proactive care during Men's Health Week 2024
Jun 12, 2024This Men’s Health Week the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is focusing its attention on supporting men and boys who live outside the urban footprint. -
PBS Updates from 1 June 2024
Jun 6, 2024Services Australia have provided updates on PBS changes that took effect from 1 June 2024: Increasing the PBS medicines that can be approved online, new and amended PBS listings, and changes to the prescription process from 1 July 2024. -
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive – Program Update
Jun 6, 2024A new MyMedicare General Practice in Aged Care Incentive will commence from 1 August 2024. The incentive aims to support older people living in Residential Aged Care to receive planned, quality primary care services from a regular General Practice and General Practitioner. -
ACRRM explores fresh approaches to Tassie healthcare challenges
Jun 5, 2024Medical professionals gathered from across the state in Hobart on Saturday (1 June) to discuss hot healthcare topics impacting rural, remote and First Nations communities. -
ACRRM supports those who have experienced and those living with family and domestic violence
May 30, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) supports all those who have experienced and those living with family and domestic violence. The College reaffirms its commitment to support Rural Generalists (RGs) and rural General Practitioners (GPs) with tools and education that provide rural and remote domestic violence survivors with the healthcare they need. -
ACRRM advocacy on specialist titles
May 30, 2024The College is pleased to report outcomes from correspondence with Ahpra that the use of titles for Rural Generalists and General Practitioners who hold specific specialist registration categories is not under immediate risk. -
Vale - Dr Dale Ford
May 30, 2024ACRRM remembers and celebrates the life of Dr Dale Ford, FACRRM and respected Rural Generalist who served the Hamilton community in Victoria for four decades. -
ACRRM committed to reconciliation and First Nations healthcare, Now More Than Ever
May 27, 2024This National Reconciliation Week (NRW24), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) continues its commitment to working towards reconciliation and providing First Nations communities with access to the healthcare they need and deserve. -
Community Reference Group update
May 23, 2024ACRRM’s Rural and Remote Community and Consumer Reference Group (CRG) aims to provide diverse community perspectives to the College, with a view to promoting improved health outcomes for all rural and remote Australians including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
Sponsored: A nationwide HPV Self-Collection campaign is coming. Are YOU ready?
May 23, 2024A nationwide campaign promoting HPV self-collection in cervical screening will be released in September and is likely to increase patient demand. Are YOU ready? -
ACRRM welcomes new Weipa birthing service
May 22, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes the official opening of birthing services at Weipa, describing it as a breakthrough for local women, their families, and the healthcare profession. -