Victoria’s single employer model trial welcomed

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) supports the Victorian Government’s trial of a single employer model (SEM) for rural generalist registrars at certain health services. The model, which is already in operation in other states, is viewed as a major strategy in strengthening rural healthcare workforce. ACRRM has noted the model’s flexibility and advantageous employment conditions, and emphasizes the role of SEMs in improving integrated patient care in rural areas.