AFRM News – April 2025
If you are anything like me, you are still trying to catch up on your work after the Easter break. So this is a brief message highlighting some items.
No doubt you are all aware that the Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand 8th Annual Scientific Meeting in conjunction with New Zealand Rehabilitation Association (RMSANZ NZRA 2025) is being held in Christchurch from Sunday, 20 to Wednesday, 23 July and registration is now open. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new friends, and expand your knowledge, while enjoying a very beautiful part of the world. If you have not already registered, the link to the ASM website is
here.
We have been receiving feedback about the new curriculum and the new assessment processes for trainees commencing in 2025. A webinar specifically for AFRM supervisors to learn about the new curriculum and changes to assessment requirements is in the process of being arranged. The details are still being finalised but please keep a look out for the details regarding this upcoming webinar. It will be a very useful session for supervisors to understand the new requirements and processes – I know I will be watching. Just noting that there are also curriculum/assessment resources available for supervisors on
Medflix that can be viewed at any time.
Finally, you may or may not have seen the most recent RACP President’s message. In that message, the President notes that the RACP Board is recommending changes to the constitution and College governance. These include changes to the role of the RACP President, and changes to the board membership and selection processes. There will be discussion opportunities after the upcoming AGM on Friday, 30 May and explanatory notes of the proposed changes are being prepared. It is important that you make yourself aware of the changes and consider their potential impact – both positive and negative. And then, of course, when the changes are put to a vote later in the year, it is important for you to vote.
Dr Jennifer Mann
AFRM President
Bi-National Rehabilitation Position Statement
The Working Group met on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 to review a draft scaffolding document, as one of the first important steps in developing a robust and evidence-based position statement. Following member comment, further development of the draft scaffolding document will be completed. Members are planning to get together at a workshop at the RMSANZ NZRA 2025 conference in Christchurch in July to continue key conversations about this significant work.
The February BNTP Webinar is now live
Hear expert insights on illness and injury in the older person from speakers Dr Yih Harng Chong and Dr Claire Langford. Watch the recording on Medflix.
Update to the AROC Ambulatory Dataset
Are you interested in contributing to an updated Ambulatory Rehabilitation Dataset? AROC is seeking AFRM members to participate in a Delphi Study. For more information, email aroc@uow.edu.au
The RACP Foundation offers Fellowships, scholarships, grants, and prizes to members dedicated to advancing healthcare. There are also various other
Medals and Prizes that recognise the exceptional contributions and achievements of our Fellows and trainees.
Opening soon
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John Sands Medal: presented to a Fellow for significant contributions to the welfare of the College.
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College Medal: awarded to a Fellow who has made a significant impact on medical practice, healthcare, or community health through physician activities.
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Make an impact
Discover how you can get involved and make a difference by volunteering for an exciting opportunity within your Faculty.
Our updated
events list provides a great opportunity to gain new insights, broaden your knowledge, and network with your colleagues.
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AROC 2025 quality improvement workshops – registrations are open for members of public rehabilitation units in South Australia to join the Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC) 2025 quality improvement workshops on
Tuesday, 27 May (Inpatients) and
Wednesday, 28 May (Ambulatory).
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Stay up to date with the latest news from the trainee community and discover ways to enhance your training.
The AFRM Trainee Committee Needs You
The AFRM Trainee Committee welcomes input from fellow trainees interested in shaping the content for the AFRM Annual Trainees Meeting (ATM) in October. This online, single-day event is a fantastic opportunity for rehabilitation trainees to learn from experts across various fields. Get involved and reach out to afrm@racp.edu.au
Save the Date – 2025 RACP Trainee Research Award Symposium
The 2024 Trainee Research Award recipients will present their research at the RACP Office in Sydney on Friday, 8 August 2025. Interested Fellows and trainees can attend the event in person or online. More details to follow.
For general training enquires, email: occenvmed@racp.edu.au
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- Confirm or update if needed.
AFRM contact details
Member enquiries
Phone: (AUS) 1300 69 7227
Phone: (NZ) 0508 69 7227
Email: memberservices@racp.edu.au
AFRM Faculty enquiries (including Council and Committees)
Ruby Nelson, Executive Officer
Email: afrm@racp.edu.au
Aotearoa NZ AFRM Committee
Executive Officer, DFACs AoNZ
Phone: +64 4 460 8142
Email: nz_afrm@racp.org.nz
Aotearoa NZ office
Executive Officer, DFACs AoNZ
Phone: +64 4 460 8142
Email: nz_afrm@racp.org.nz
AFRM education and training enquiries
Education Officer
Phone: +61 2 8247 6237
Email: rehab@racp.edu.au