Get ready for another exciting day at RMA24 in Darwin! Day two promises a packed schedule of insightful sessions and engaging events.

Presidents’ Breakfast – 7am to 8.15am

Presidents' Breakfast | Sponsored by Department of Health and Aged Care
Over the past 12-18 months, reviews of various elements of our primary care system have continued, following on from the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce. At this year’s RMA Presidents’ Breakfast the panel will discuss some of the key reviews, and explore the impact on rural general practice and rural generalist medicine. Is it a bright future ahead or will it be more of the same, with a little lemon twist?

Day 2 Plenary – 10.30am to 12.10pm

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10.38am

National Rural Health Commissioner I Professor Jenny May AM

11.08am

RDAA President Address I Dr Raymond ‘RT’ Lewandowski III

11.23am

Keynote Speaker I Dr Jillann Farmer (CEO – A Better Culture)
The cultivation of a health system devoid of discrimination and bullying is pivotal for the development of a robust healthcare workforce. ‘A Better Culture’ aims to combat discrimination and foster a healthier, more inclusive work environment.

Selected sessions – early to mid afternoon – 1pm to 3.15pm

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• A mobile skin cancer clinic for rural South Australia
• What the PHEC is Australia’s trauma gap? Sandpiper Australia can close it!
• Bridging the gap from rural intent to rural practitioner: are we winning?
• Climate action for rural doctors
• Coercive control and intimate partner violence
• Rural Psychiatry and training: in support of generalism
• Neurodiverse doctors - the elephant in the room

Selected sessions – late afternoon – 3.45pm to 4.50pm

• When rural women take the lead - leadership and resilience reimagined
• Bridging gaps: technology-driven healthcare in Rural Clinics
• Thriving rural doctors in healthy rural communities: place-based solutions to workforce challenges
• Looking after rural GPs: a new approach by doctors for doctors
• New Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport
• The "A Better Culture" project

Evening

• RMA24 Conference Awards Dinner | Sponsored by North West Hospital and Health Service

Media are welcome to attend most sessions at RMA24 but must pre-register in advance by contacting one of the RMA Media Team on the contact numbers below.

Find the program for RMA24 by clicking here.

Find the keynote speaker list for RMA24 by clicking here. (Check for ongoing updates)

Media contacts:

Patrick Daley (RDAA) – 0408 004 890
Petrina Smith (ACRRM) – 0414 820 847