The ACRRM Awards honour the incredible doctors, educators, and teams who go above and beyond to shape the future of rural healthcare.
With 14 categories across regional and national awards, we celebrate and recognise those delivering life-changing care, mentoring the next generation of Rural Generalists, and driving innovation and impact of rural health outcomes.
National winners will be announced at RMA26 in Adelaide, with a prize package including flights and accommodation.
Nominations are open until 31 May 2026, don’t miss your chance to shine a spotlight on those making an impact!
Rural doctors are urging Australians to take extra care this Easter, warning the long weekend often brings a spike in serious injuries presented at regional, rural, and remote hospitals.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says Rural Generalists regularly see an increase in accidents during holiday weekends, placing additional pressure on clinics and rural hospitals operating with limited staff.
“While many Australians are enjoying time with family and friends over Easter, Rural Generalists remain on call and ready to respond when accidents and illnesses occur,” Dr Martin says.
ACRRM Rural Generalist helping shape astronaut medical support
As the Artemis II mission today launches on a lunar flyby, Dr Gabrielle Caswell, an ACRRM Fellow and SpacePort Australia Director, is helping shape the future of healthcare in space through a new international collaboration focused on astronaut medical support.
The project brings together space robotics company Arkisys™ and SpacePort Australia to explore how NASA’s Astrobee free-flying robots can assist with healthcare aboard the International Space Station.
At the centre of this work is Dr Caswell’s experience as a Rural Generalist.
Are you ready to take the next step as a Rural Generalist leader?
Applications are open for ACRRM’s Emerging Leaders Conference, a prestigious, application-only opportunity for recent Fellows looking to shape the future of rural, remote and First Nations healthcare.
Held in the lead-up to RMA26, the program brings together a select group of peers, guided by recent ACRRM Fellows who are actively contributing to the College through Board, Council and Alumni roles.
Successful applicants will have conference costs covered by the College, including transport to Mt Lofty Estate from Adelaide city, accommodation and catering.
Better equipped: caring@home releases new First Nations resources for clinicians
Rural and remote GPs now have expanded tools to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who wish to spend their final weeks at home or on Country.
An updated version of the caring@home Indigenous app is now available to support health professionals providing home-based end of life care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their families.
Information on new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings effective from 1 April can be found on this factsheet.
For further information on broader PBS changes, as well as a summary of these changes, please visit the PBS website.
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Support the next generation of RGs: VIC Regional Director of Training (RDoT) opportunity
This leadership role would suit a clinician who is seeking to take on a meaningful role in Fellowship training and in supporting the next generation of Rural Generalists for Victoria.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical and academic oversight of the delivery of the College education and clinical training programs in the Victoria. Some of your duties will include:
Mentoring medical educators and supporting program staff in the management of
New RG Life Hacks episode: Using AI scribing software in general practice
How do AI scribing tools translate into everyday rural practice?
In the newest episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Owen Bradfield — dual-qualified medical practitioner and health lawyer — and Dr Vinuri Hapuhinne, ACRRM registrar, about how AI scribes are being used in general practice and what registrars need to consider before adopting them.
Vinuri shares her experience using an AI scribe from day one, and how it can reduce cognitive load, support documentation, and create more space for patient-centred care. The conversation also explores key considerations including consent, privacy, data storage, and the importance of reviewing every generated note.
For registrars exploring new technologies, this episode offers practical insights into using AI safely while maintaining responsibility for clinical records.
Correction: In the ACRRM in Action section of the 26 March Country Watch, it was stated that the Canberra Primary Care Conference was a NRHA event. This was incorrect. The Primary Care Conference was a Department of Health, Disability and Ageing event. The online version of the edition has been updated to reflect this.
Assessment support in Dubbo and stakeholder meetings in Broome
The NSW team delivered an Assessment Support Workshop this week in Dubbo at the School of Rural Health. The session focused on supporting registrars in their assessment preparation, providing guidance, resources, and practical strategies to help them feel confident and well-prepared.
Meanwhile, the WA team visited Broome, meeting with stakeholders, junior doctors, and students. They held a JMO discussion at the hospital, spoke with an SMO about embedding RG in the facility, and met the NRHSN representative to explore future opportunities. They also connected with a coordinator from University of Notre Dame, introduced themselves to first-year medical students, and held discussions with the local RCS and HPN teams.
ACRRM Online Learning
Autism in rural and remote general practice
Build your confidence in identifying and supporting autistic patients in rural and remote settings with ACRRM’s free online course.
Designed for Rural Generalists, this course provides practical guidance to recognise early signs, navigate diagnosis, and deliver ongoing, holistic care — with a focus on culturally responsive practice and the realities of limited-resource settings.
In light of World Autism Awareness Week (28 March – 3 April), it’s an opportunity to strengthen inclusive, patient-centred care in your practice.
ACRRM Dermatology Webinar | Virtual dermatology outpatients: Skin rash and skin cancer cases
Thursday 23 April 2026 | Time 7:00 pm AEST
Join Dr Jim Muir and Dr Dan Kennedy for a practical, case-based session on managing skin rashes and skin cancer via telehealth—designed for rural and remote practice.
Case based assessment scenarios in this session will focus on:
Diagnosis and management of common inflammatory rashes including skin cancers
Identification of suspicious lesions requiring referral
Not a Tele-Derm member? Tele-Derm is free for all ACRRM members as well as non-members working in MMM3–MMM7.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) advisory group - Representative wanted
ACRRM is looking for a representative on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's (DoHDA) new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Care Expert Advisory Group.
The purpose of the Advisory is to provide advice in relation to safe and responsible use of AI enabled care including integration with digital health Infrastructure.
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