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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. -
City boy turns country doctor - and chooses ACRRM for GP training
Apr 18, 2018Dr Geraldo Guimaraes, ACRRM GP Registrar, Biggenden, Queensland -
Same patient, different locations: ACRRM GP Registrars make a mark in Tasmania
Apr 18, 2018Dr Louisa Tatton and Dr Antoun Boulos, ACRRM GP Registrars, Launceston and George Town, Tasmania -
"If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly": Life in the 'Top End' on the ACRRM GP training pathway
Apr 18, 2018Dr Tarun Patel, ACRRM GP Registrar, Katherine, Northern Territory -
Lottery tickets and ocean views - rural GP training the ACRRM way
Apr 18, 2018Dr Georgina Mills, ACRRM GP Registrar, Kangaroo Island, South Australia -
From the general practice to the operating theatre: Rural training 'delivers in spades' for ACRRM GP Registrar
Apr 18, 2018Dr Emma Jones, ACRRM GP Registrar, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia -
Rural GP training: Equal gender split brings hope for regional health gap
Apr 9, 2018There’s a new wave of doctors coming to rural and remote Australia - and they are bringing immense hope for a better future for healthcare in the bush. -
Rural GP training | Attracting doctors across the generations
Mar 28, 2018Dr Tom Battisson and Dr Allison Hempenstall are the new faces of Rural Medicine…and proof that training for a career as a Rural Generalist doctor is now, more than ever, appealing to more diverse age groups. -
On the 10th Anniversary Closing the Gap Day, ACRRM commits to ramping up efforts
Mar 15, 2018The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) reaffirms its commitment to the national effort to Close the Gap. The college is a Close the Gap Steering Committee member and on this10th Closing the Gap Day. -
Indigenous and refugee health among key themes at national conference
Mar 15, 2018Indigenous Health, Refugee Health and Women in Health will be among the major themes discussed at the Rural Medicine Australia 2018 (RMA18) conference, to be held in Darwin in October - reflecting issues that are receiving significant national attention in Australia.