Investment in Cultural Safety Education strengthens future healthcare workforce
As NAIDOC Week marks ‘Fifty Years of Deadly’, Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) celebrate the expansion of JCTS and an increase in funding for the next five years.
With increased Commonwealth funding secured from 2026 to 2030, JCTS will expand its Cultural Health Education and Safety Training program, creating additional Senior Cultural Educator, Cultural Educator and Medical Educator positions across Australia.
This increase in funding recognises the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, leaders and educators whose work continues to shape how Australia’s future general practitioners (GPs) and Rural Generalists (RGs) learn and train.
From community to committee: strengthening First Nations leadership at ACRRM
This NAIDOC Week, ACRRM is celebrating the evolution of First Nations representation within the College, with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Members Group expanding its role through the establishment of a formal Committee.
The next step in a journey led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members themselves, the Committee will strengthen opportunities for First Nations Rural Generalists to contribute to the College's governance, strategy and future direction.
Earlier this year, ACRRM proudly sponsored one registrar to attend the RDAQ Conference.
The recipient, Clancy Read, has shared his reflections on the experience, highlighting how the conference expanded his clinical knowledge, strengthened his passion for rural medicine, and helped shape his future career aspirations.
The College is inviting nominations for leadership roles on the College Board and Council.
These positions play a crucial role in driving governance impact, bringing rural, remote, and First Nations healthcare perspectives to College decision-making and allow you to gain governance, leadership, and strategic policy experience.
Nominations are open for:
ACRRM President
Council Appointed Director
Registrar Director on the College Board
College Council positions for members in TAS, WA and QLD
The honest guide to pay during Rural Generalist training
For many doctors weighing up a career in rural generalism, the training questions come first, and the money questions come a close second.
How much will I earn? Will I be an employee or a contractor? How do I calculate my billings? Where will I work? What happens if I need to take leave? This is a simplified guide on how it all works.
Department of Veterans Affairs Medicinal Cannabis Framework Changes
Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) funded medicinal cannabis grandfathering arrangements will end on 31 August 2026. If you have affected DVA patients, now is a good time to review the updated requirements and support them to transition so they can remain eligible for ongoing DVA funding. Please visit the DVA website for provider guidance and frequently asked questions.
DoHDA Fee Transparency and Informed Financial Consent
ACRRM would like to hear your feedback to build our response to the DoHDA Fee Transparency and Informed Financial Consent Report. The report explores structural barriers to cost transparency, fragmented regulation and enforcement of IFC, split billing practices, and their impact on cost transparency. The Report and more information can be found here.
Update to Assignment of Medicare Benefit Requirements - Bulk Billing
New regulations that support enduring assignment of benefits have been approved and published.
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RANZCOG 2026 Regional Symposium
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August | Swan Valley, WA
The RANZCOG Regional Symposium returns in 2026, taking place in the picturesque Swan Valley region of Western Australia.
The Scientific Program will feature expert-led sessions in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as well as a series of pre-meeting workshops offering practical learning opportunities.
ACRRM submission to fairer funding for local governments
ACRRM has made a submission to the Inquiry into the Local Government Funding and Fiscal Sustainability.
ACRRM strongly encourages the Committee to take a health lens to its deliberations for this inquiry, to improve and ensure appropriate policy settings and funding arrangements for Local Governments and between different levels of government to adequately and appropriately support rural health services.
NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to reflect on how we can all contribute to stronger, more culturally safe healthcare.
This year’s theme is a timely reminder of the importance of listening, learning, and embedding respect in everyday practice.
To support that journey, ACRRM offers courses such as Cultural Safety and Cultural Awareness (PIP Indigenous Health Incentive) — practical, reflective learning designed to strengthen understanding of culture in a healthcare context and build confidence in delivering respectful, informed care.
ACRRM in action
ACRRM at AMSA and "To GP or Not to GP" in WA
ACRRM representatives engaged with hundreds of medical students and early-career doctors at two key events promoting rural generalism.
Teams attended the 67th AMSA National Convention in South Australia and the “To GP or Not to GP” networking evening in Western Australia, highlighting rural GP training pathways, career opportunities, and workforce development.
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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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