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ACRRM supports Single Employer Model for registrars training in Tasmania
Jan 27, 2023ACRRM supports today’s announcement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler, and Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff of a trial Single Employer Model for registrars training to become Rural Generalists and specialist General Practitioners throughout the state. -
Medibank and AHM cyber event information update
Jan 26, 2023Medibank has commenced contacting individual medical specialists and ancillary providers whose data has been impacted by the cybercrime incident in October 2022. -
ACRRM Fellows recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours list
Jan 26, 2023ACRRM Fellows have been recognised for their services to rural and remote medicine and the profession in the Australia Day 2023 Honours list. -
WA registrars begin their journey to become Rural Generalists
Jan 19, 2023Registrars on the ACRRM Fellowship program are gathering in Perth tomorrow (Friday 20 January) to take the first step in their career to become Rural Generalists. -
ACRRM says every Australian woman deserves access to quality maternity services
Jan 18, 2023ACRRM is adding to the chorus of concern about the closure of rural maternity services and the consequent impacts on rural and remote women, their families, and their communities throughout Australia. -
Expression of Interest - Representative to the Autism CRC National Guidelines Reference Group
Jan 12, 2023The College is calling for a member to participate in the Autism CRC National Guidelines Reference Group. -
SA Pathology update on COVID-19 respiratory PCR self-collect
Jan 12, 2023SA Pathology is offering the option to self-collect a PCR swab for the detection of COVID-19 and some respiratory pathogens. -
QLD members: Voluntary assisted dying update
Jan 12, 2023Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is an additional end-of-life choice that gives eligible people who are suffering and dying the option of asking for medical assistance to end their lives. Find out more about the legal obligations that all medical practitioners in Queensland must comply with. -
ACRRM calls for governments to support specific strategies to improve rural and remote healthcare
Jan 11, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urges the Commonwealth, states, and territories not to forget about the unique needs and circumstances of rural and remote communities as they look to address the nationwide shortage of specialist General Practitioners (GPs) and the consequent access to healthcare services. -
Joint College Training Services appoints interim General Manager
Dec 21, 2022ACRRM and RACGP are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Paulson into the interim General Manager position of Joint College Training Services Pty Ltd. -
ACRRM welcomes news to support international doctors applying to work in Australia
Dec 20, 2022The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) welcomes news the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is speeding up the assessment of applications by International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking to work in Australia. -
Take care of your wellbeing during the holidays
Dec 15, 2022ACRRM acknowledges the incredible and often challenging work Rural Generalists (RGs) perform and the holiday season is no exception. When many people are winding down, RGs are always ready to respond. -
Specialised field for Rural Generalist Medicine a step closer
Dec 14, 2022This week, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) submitted their Stage Two application for the recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine as a specialised field of General Practice. -
ACRRM says Grattan report highlights need for GP funding reform
Dec 8, 2022ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday welcomes the release of the Grattan report: A New Medicare – Strengthening General Practice, saying it is a reminder of the urgent need for significant reform of the funding models for general practice and Medicare more broadly. -
Express your interest: ACRRM seeks College representative for stakeholder group
Dec 1, 2022The College is seeking a representative for a stakeholder group to advise evaluation of the translation of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medications in People Living with Dementia and in Residential Aged Care. -
ACRRM and RACGP form joint venture company: Joint Colleges Training Services
Nov 15, 2022ACRRM and the RACGP are pleased to announce the establishment of an incorporated joint venture company, Joint Colleges Training Services Pty Ltd (the Company), which will oversee joint AGPT training program services. -
TGA Public Consultation - Dual labelling transition to sole medicine ingredient names
Nov 10, 2022The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened a public consultation on International harmonisation of ingredient names (IHIN) - Dual labelling transition to sole medicine ingredient names. -
Rural and remote communities to benefit from Federal Budget health announcements
Oct 26, 2022The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says last night’s Federal Budget is a step forward for the Albanese Government’s election commitment to improve health outcomes for rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. ACRRM President Dr Dan Halliday says this Federal Budget invests in rural and remote-specific healthcare solutions and helps to address the shortage of healthcare staff and resources. -
Victorian DoH: Public health emergency order - Pharmacist emergency supply to patients impacted by floods
Oct 20, 2022Public health emergency order (PHEO#22) has been issued by the Victorian Department of Health due to serious risk to public health resulting from floods in Victoria. -
Smart rural-specific healthcare solutions must be prioritised in this Federal Budget
Oct 20, 2022With the Federal Budget being released next week, ACRRM calls on the Albanese Government to use its mandate to drive urgent reform and positive change for the health of rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.