It’s time! Rural Generalists can now apply for specialist registration
ACRRM is celebrating another major milestone for Rural Generalist Medicine, with Rural Generalists across Australia now able to apply for specialist registration.
Rural Generalists who meet the registration requirements can apply directly through Ahpra, with information on the process available on its website.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says this is the moment when recognition becomes real for individual Rural Generalists.
“Our Fellows can now apply to have the profession they trained for, and the work they do every day, formally reflected in their specialist registration.
“For Rural Generalists who have spent years, and in many cases decades, providing comprehensive medical care to rural, remote and First Nations communities, this is an important and hard-earned milestone.” Read more.
More information on what Rural Generalist registration means for you can be found on the ACRRM website here.
A proposed new Constitution for ACRRM
We're proposing changes to the ACRRM Constitution to ensure it reflects the College we are today and supports the work we will undertake in the future.
Our current Constitution was adopted in 2014. Since then, the College has grown. Our profession has evolved. Rural Generalist Medicine is now recognised as a specialty.
The College's role in preventing disease and supporting better health outcomes for rural, remote, and First Nations communities has expanded. The way we operate has changed too.
Your vote is your opportunity to have a say in the future of your College.
Members will vote in person at the AGM in Adelaide on 23 October 2026. If you can’t attend, you’ll also have the option to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf.
More information on the Constitution and the proposed changes can be found on the ACRRM website here.
ACRRM registrars recognised among Australia’s medical leaders
ACRRM is celebrating two outstanding registrars recognised at the 2026 Australian Medical Association (AMA) Awards.
Northern Territory registrar Dr Dayna Duncan was named AMA Doctor in Training of the Year while Western Australian Rural Generalist registrar Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman received the AMA Diversity in Medicine Award.
The awards were presented during the AMA National Conference in Melbourne on 28 and 29 August and recognise contributions extending well beyond clinical practice into leadership, advocacy, education and a more inclusive medical profession.
Eligible clinicians working in MM3 to MM7 locations may receive a bursary worth up to $650 towards their registration. Bursaries are available to the first 100 eligible registrants.
Join ACRRM as the National Director of Training - Clinical
Permanent part-time | 0.6 FTE | Regional flexible
ACRRM is seeking an experienced and passionate FACRRM to join the Education Services team as National Director of Training – Clinical (NDOT).
This senior clinical and academic leadership role will provide strategic clinical oversight of the ACRRM Rural Generalist (RG) Fellowship Program and support the national and regional medical education teams in delivering high-quality, consistent training outcomes.
The role will suit a senior FACRRM with experience in medical education and leadership, a strong understanding of the ACRRM RG Fellowship Program and a commitment to the future of Rural Generalist Medicine. The NDOT will provide clinical leadership across training requirements, registrar progression and remediation, education standards and program development, and will also represent ACRRM to key stakeholders.
Sponsored: Build confidence for consultations that bring men back
GPs see the challenge in real time: men arriving late, downplaying symptoms, struggling to articulate concerns, or disengaging before follow-up. Eight in ten Australian men saw a GP in 2021-22 (AIHW, 2023), but contact doesn't always translate into connection or follow-through.
Men in Mind for Primary Care gives GPs tools to ask better questions, build trust quickly, and move from a difficult conversation to a clear, achievable plan. The Men in Mind course is ACRRM-accredited, free, self-paced, and worth 2.5 CPD credits.
This Advisory will help healthcare services to meet Actions 1.17 and 1.18 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards on implementing the My Health Record system.
Key changes
Updated compliance timelines for healthcare provider identifiers.
Clarified requirements for the use of national patient and provider identifiers and standard national terminologies.
Increased focus on monitoring and evaluating ongoing compliance with Actions 1.17 and 1.18.
Updated expectations for accreditation assessments and evidence requirements.
New RG Life Hacks podcast episode – Gambling harm in General Practice
In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Professor Sally Gainsbury, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, about gambling harm and the important role Rural Generalists can play in recognising it early.
The conversation explores how gambling harm can remain hidden, why people may delay seeking help, and how patients may present to general practice with stress, sleep problems, financial difficulties or other concerns without identifying gambling as the underlying issue. Sally also shares practical ways to ask about gambling in a non-judgmental way and support patients who may not yet be ready to make a change.
An essential listen for registrars and Rural Generalists looking to build confidence in identifying and responding to gambling harm.
Managing obesity in rural practice: Lifestyle interventions, medications & beyond
Managing obesity is a significant and prevalent health challenge in rural and remote Australia, with higher rates of chronic disease and limited access to specialist and allied health services. For Rural Generalists, effective weight management is about reducing long-term health risks within the realities of rural practice.
This course provides a practical, evidence-based approach to managing weight and obesity in rural and remote settings.
Free for ACRRM members, this course will give you the confidence and practical tools to deliver effective weight management care and make a meaningful difference to the long-term health of patients and communities.
CPD: 2 hours (Educational Activity and Performance Review)
A successful Clinical Skills Workshop was held in Toowoomba on 29 August, where 30 registrars participated in hands-on learning, practical skills training and simulation activities. Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the workshop's value and engagement.
The final assessment preparation workshop was hosted in Wollongong, with 16 registrars attending. Participants were divided into three streams and took part in targeted sessions delivered by medical educators, providing valuable preparation and support ahead of assessments.
In Launceston, the popular dental workshop was delivered with support from expert facilitators. Registrars took part in interactive case discussions and practical sessions covering dental examinations, trauma management, local anaesthesia and temporary restorations, strengthening their skills and confidence in dental care.
Digital Health
ACRRM Webinar: Improve your clinical photography knowledge and skills
ACRRM, in collaboration with Avant, invites you to a practical webinar exploring the technical, clinical, and medico-legal aspects of clinical photography.
High-quality clinical photographs can support telehealth consultations, clinical documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
Join experts in digital photography, rural general practice, plastic surgery, and medico-legal practice for practical guidance on safely and effectively capturing and managing clinical images.
Presenters: Lex Lucas, Dr Dan Kennedy, Dr John Kelly and Georgie Haysom (Avant).
ACRRM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the custodians of the lands and waters where our members and staff work and live across Australia. We pay respect to their elders, lores, customs and Dreaming. We recognise these lands and waters have always been a place of teaching, learning, and healing.
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