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RARMS backs train in the bush for future medicos
Rural and Remote Medical Services Ltd (RARMS) has welcomed a new cohort of medical students from the University of Sydney to its...
May 10, 20212 min read


New rural health incentive welcome but won't fix shortages
Rural and Remote Medical Services (RARMS) has cautiously welcomed the government’s plan to increase incentives for rural and remote GPs...
May 10, 20213 min read


$1 Million Bid for Collarenebri Youth and Health
RARMS has submitted a $1 million bid to the Murray Darling Basin Community Grants (Round 3) to create a Health, Education and Young...
Apr 26, 20213 min read


Site of the new Collarenebri Medical Centre gets a Gilbiyaay from the local Gamilaraay
Rural and Remote Medical Services (RARMS) doctors (Dr Julian pictured left) and staff were honoured with songs and a smoking ceremony by...
Apr 2, 20213 min read

What do rural GPs do every day?
I was recently struck by the enormous range of activities that our rural and remote GPs, and practice staff, get involved with in their...
Feb 16, 20213 min read


RARMS' Bold New Vision for Rural and Remote Health
Rural and Remote Medical Services has launched its 2021/22 Strategy setting out a bold new vision for rural and remote health in NSW and...
Feb 15, 20212 min read

2020 Rural and Remote Health Awards
The RARMS 2020 Rural and Remote Health Awards recognise staff accomplishments in patient care, practice management and community support...
Jan 3, 20213 min read

Diversity and collaboration is the key to finding innovative solutions for rural and remote health
Rural and Remote Medical Services Ltd (RARMS) CEO Mark Burdack welcomed the latest addition to the RARMS Board - Michele Smith. ”Michele...
Dec 30, 20206 min read

Congratulations Margie!
Congratulations to Margie Pippos from Brewarinna who received a brand new iPad for participating in the 2020 Rural and Remote Communities...
Dec 23, 20201 min read

Rural health leader Dr Paul Collett retires after decades of service
The Board and staff of Rural and Remote Medical Services Ltd (RARMS) gave its thanks to passionate rural GP and one of the founders of...
Nov 30, 20203 min read

Western NSW LHD ends a 20-year history of success in rural health
The Western NSW Local Health District has announced that it will no longer fund the charity Rural and Remote Medical Services (RARMS) to...
Nov 27, 20204 min read

OPINION: Rural people have their say on Telehealth
Rural and remote communities have given the 'thumbs down' to NSW Government plans to replace local on-site GP and Hospital medical officers
Nov 27, 20204 min read

Passion for rural health key to new RARMS Board appointments
Rural and Remote Medical Services Ltd (RARMS) CEO Mark Burdack today welcomed the election of 3 new directors to the Board at its AGM...
Nov 26, 20205 min read


Rural & remote health services declining: Survey
The 2nd Annual Rural and Remote Communities Healthcare Survey released today found that more than 86 percent of rural and remote...
Nov 16, 20204 min read

REMOTE GP PRACTICES SET FOR BOOST WITH NEW UNI PARTNERSHIP
Rural and Remote Medical Services Ltd (RARMS) has signed a Letter of Intent for a new primary health care partnership with The Australian...
Nov 9, 20203 min read

MEDIA RELEASE: RARMS Working With Remote Councils to Save Our Local Hospitals
RARMS CEO, Mark Burdack, today reassured rural and remote communities in NSW that he is working closely with local councils to save our...
Oct 30, 20203 min read
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