ACRRM welcomes First Nations-led Single Employer Model trial in Charleville
(ACRRM) is proud to see its Rural Generalists doctors playing a central role in the inaugural First Nations-led Single Employer Model (SEM) trial in Charleville, Queensland - a landmark initiative strengthening healthcare in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
The $2.4 million trial, delivered by Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health (CWAATSICH) in partnership with the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), is the first SEM trial led by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says the College is proud to stand alongside community partners in delivering innovative, locally led solutions that grow the Rural Generalist workforce where it is needed most.
“This First Nations-led Single Employer Model trial represents exactly the kind of community-driven approach that strengthens and sustains a skilled Rural Generalist workforce,” Dr Martin says.
“ACRRM is proud that our doctors are at the heart of this initiative — training, working and embedding themselves within the Charleville community.”
Whether you're attending the Rural Doctors Association of Australia's (RDAA) Practice Conference or just in town, this is a great opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed setting.
Meet ACRRM staff, network with experienced RGs who have been through the training program, and chat with other members over drinks and nibbles.
If you're a student member, this is your chance to gain valuable insights into the ACRRM Rural Generalist Fellowship Program and build connections for your future career.
Member input invited: Medicare access and funding inquiry
What, if any, impact on access to primary care have you observed since the 1 November changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)?
The ACRRM policy team will be making a submission to the Australian Parliament's inquiry into the Medicare Benefits Schedule changes.
To ensure the College's feedback reflects the view of our members, we invite members to provide input on the key areas via email to policy@acrrm.org.au
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Open Arms - supporting current and former ADF members and their families
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling offers a suite of free online and face-to-face group programs for current and former serving ADF members, partners and other eligible family members.
The programs are designed to be supportive, inclusive and strengths-based, offering a safe space to learn, share and grow. The group format supports experiential learning, shared insight, and skills practice in a peer-supported setting, fostering both individual and collective growth.
Learn more about the program and consider referring eligible DVA patients to access additional support through Open Arms group programs.
Genomics in primary care - the role of GPs and RGs
Advances in genomics and precision medicine are increasingly shaping how healthcare is delivered - and general practitioners are playing a key role in this shift. A recent article in the Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) highlights how genomic medicine is expanding beyond specialist settings and into everyday clinical care, with GPs involved in everything from genetic risk assessment to referral for testing and interpretation of results.
Rural practice often involves broader scopes of care and working across multiple clinical domains, including limited access to specialist genetic services. This means RGs are frequently the first port of call for patients with genetic questions or family histories that may suggest increased risk, and genomics tools can support informed decision-making in these contexts.
Victoria’s first Surgery Advanced Specialised Training (AST) registrar
This week, ACRRM met with Victoria’s first Surgery AST registrar, Dr Sam Alexander, at Latrobe Regional Health alongside Shane Boyer (Commonwealth AST Manager) and Julie Rogalski (Victorian Rural Generalist Program).
A born-and-bred Gippslander, Sam is passionate about building his surgical skills and bringing them back to serve his community. This is exactly what rural training is about, growing local talent to strengthen local healthcare.
In recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (23 February – 1 March 2026) and this year’s theme, Fighting for Change, Committed to Change, ACRRM is highlighting the critical role RGs play in early recognition and compassionate care.
Eating Disorders in Rural Practice is a practical, case-based online course that supports RGs to identify eating disorders early, navigate complex and evolving presentations, and communicate sensitively with patients and families. Through the story of a young person from a rural town, the course brings real-world context to assessment, clinical decision-making, referral pathways and recovery-focused care.
The course offers 3 CPD hours (2 Educational + 1 Performance Review), and strengthens skills across mental health, differential diagnosis, ethical practice and primary care in rural settings.
Expressions of interest: Review of QLD breastfeeding clinical guidelines
The Queensland Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Network is currently seeking expressions of interest from clinicians and consumers interested in participating in the working party for the review of the Establishing breastfeeding clinical guideline.
Members are encouraged to express interest by emailing policy@acrrm.org.au before 3 March 2026.
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