ACRRM's August 2026 communique
ACRRM communique for August 2026: for more information visit acrrm.org.au
1. Supervisor Summit 2026 – Registrations open
Melbourne | 12 - 14 August
After a successful inaugural event in 2025, Supervisor Summit 2026 is heading to Melbourne for the Rural Generalist and Rural GP Supervision event of the year!
Join us for three days of practical, interactive sessions focused on strengthening supervision skills, sharing insights, and supporting the training of the next generation of Rural Generalists.
ACRRM is also running ALS2 following the summit if you need to complete your ALS/CPR CPD requirement this year.
ACRRM accredited supervisors will be eligible for a one-off reimbursement of $1000 towards the cost of attending the event.
2. Join the ACRRM Team as a Supervisor Liaison Officer
If you're committed to supporting fellow supervisors and strengthening rural medical training in your region, we'd love to hear from you. We are currently seeking Supervisor Liaison Officers in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia to join our team.
To learn more and apply, view the Position Description and submit your application via the ACRRM website here.
For further information, please contact the Practice Support Team at [email protected]
3. Save the date: upcoming National Supervisor Webinar
Please join us on Thursday, 24 September at 7:00 PM AEST for the next National Supervisor Webinar.
This session will feature a presentation on teaching International Medical Graduates (IMGs), delivered by Dr Simon Morgan from GPSA and Dr James Best. It will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for supporting IMGs in training.
If you missed any of our previous webinars, you can watch the recordings anytime here.
4. Supervisors' Compass Podcast Ep #12 – Making Learning Stick: Practical Learning Theory for Supervisors
How can supervisors help registrars turn everyday clinical experience into learning that actually sticks?
In the latest episode of the ACRRM Supervisors’ Compass podcast, Dr James Best and Professor Richard Hays explore how practical learning theory can strengthen supervision in Rural Generalist training.
They challenge common assumptions about registrar learning and discuss concepts including adult learning, cognitive load, active learning, memory and feedback, offering practical insights to help supervisors make teaching moments more effective.
Listen here or on your favourite podcast platform.
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