Fellowship training can, at times, be challenging both professionally and personally. Whatever stage of training you're at, and wherever you are based, there are people and resources available to support you.

 

The Regional Training Network is your first point of call for information and advice. Contact your Training Program Advisor by calling 1800 223 226, or on their direct email address, found in the page above.

Members experiencing workplace, training, exam, or other stresses or issues impacting your personal wellbeing can call ACRRM's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free.

Call 1800 818 728 to receive immediate and confidential phone counselling support 24/7 in Australia and overseas.

If you seek non-urgent ACRRM coordinated wellbeing support please email wellbeing@acrrm.org.au

The Registrar Committee supports ACRRM registrars by representing their interests across all College committees, including the Board and Council. The Committee offers guidance, advice, and a direct channel for registrars to share feedback, raise concerns, and contribute ideas, helping to shape the College’s programs and policies.

Find out more and connect with the Committee.

 

Registrars on the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program may be eligible for a range of financial supports through Flexible Funds. These include:

  • professional psychological support 
  • housing support. 

Find out what payments are available to you in the ACRRM Flexible Funds Guidelines.

Explore ACRRM's range of assessment preparation activities, including study groups and introduction to assessment courses that are available to assist in supporting doctors in preparing for their assessment.

Doctors Health Advisory Services has phone helplines in all states and territories which provide confidential advice to doctors and medical students facing difficulties.

CRANAPlus Bush Crisis Line

Provides phone counselling to all remote and rural registrars, health workers and their families who may be in distress.

CRANA Plus - 1800 805 391

Drs4Drs

Offers doctors and medical students access to online resources to support their own health and wellbeing, as well as training modules to support doctors who treat other doctors.

Drs4Drs

Beyond Blue

Provides phone counselling services for all people experiencing mental stress or illness.

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

Bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment

The College takes a zero tolerance approach to bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment and any other inappropriate behaviours in training and practice. If you have concerns about these in your training workplace you are encouraged to seek advice and assistance.

More information is available on resolving workplace problems in the Fellowship Training Handbook.