Below is a list of upcoming CARMM events.
30–31 May 2026
limilinaturi/Devonport, Tasmania
Paranaple Convention Centre
The theme for the 2026 Conference is ‘Generalism: Courage, Continuity and Connection’. Abstracts for oral or poster presentations are being called for from medical practitioners and practice nurses in any area of innovation or education within general practice and/or rural health.
25 July – 1 August 2026
15–22 August 2026
7–14 November 2026
5–12 December 2026
poonerluttener/Mount Cameron, North-East Tasmania
These eight-day intensive and practical residential courses are now being offered by the University of Tasmania in partnership with the Australian Antarctic Division as stand-alone courses or as a core unit as part of the Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments program.
June–October 2026
nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania
Successful completion of AAD AMP training and assessment may be credited for those enrolled in UTAS AAD Practical Skills for Remote and Extreme Environments Unit (CAM630).
TBA June 2026
nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania
Medical Science Precinct
This practical short course has been designed for Medical Professionals wishing to further develop their skills in administering regional anaesthesia. Participants will be offered the unique opportunity to practice procedures using human cadavers at practical skill stations with guidance from Anaesthetists and other experts.
TBA June 2026
nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania
Medical Science Precinct
This is a rare opportunity for Medical Practitioners wishing to further develop their skills in assessing and managing acute abdominal conditions in remote locations. This one-day workshop will enable you to observe and practice operative techniques on human tissue.
Open Access – can be completed any time
Online
This online course has been designed and written by both rural generalist doctors and experienced radiographers to improve the quality of training for those professionals wishing to gain their X-ray licence. The course focuses on theoretical knowledge and provides a basic overview of how to convert that knowledge into practice. There are six modules that will take about 18 hours to complete.
6 July – 25 October 2026
Online
Aero-space medicine is a growing sub-specialty of medicine. This unit is developed in collaboration with the Australasian Society of Aero-space Medicine (ASAM) and focuses on the environmental challenges and technological adaptions for survival in space. It explores the physiological and patho-physiological responses of humans in space and applies principles of space analogue research to inform the development of solutions to long-term space travel.
TBA July 2026
nipaluna/Hobart, Tasmania
Medical Science Precinct
This practical workshop has been designed for Medical Practitioners and Paramedics wishing to further develop their skills in the provision of emergency dental care in the out of hospital setting. This interactive workshop will include hands on scenarios using various simulation modalities.
4–6 August 2026
Tromso, Norway
The Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) was established in 1988 and brings together all the countries that operate in Antarctica. Membership is open to those countries’ national agencies responsible for planning and conducting Antarctic operations in support of science and that are signatories to the Antarctic Treaty and the Environmental Protocol. COMNAP comes together for an annual general meeting to “develop and promote best practice in managing the support of scientific research in Antarctica”.
8–19 August 2026
Oslo, Norway
SCAR is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region (including the Southern Ocean), and on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system. The conference will feature an interdisciplinary programme that includes plenary lectures, parallel sessions, mini-symposia, workshops, panel discussions, posters, and social activities.
14–16 September 2026
Tarndaya/Adelaide, South Australia
The National Rural Health Conference is focused on building healthy, sustainable and resilient rural communities. With plenty of opportunities for networking, the Conference will focus on innovative topics such as rural health workforce capacity and training, determinants of health, mental health, the effects of climate change on health, Indigenous health, cultural safety, arts and health, as well as healthcare research and innovation.
5–9 October 2026
Antalya, Türkiye
The IAC annual event attracts more than 6000 participants each year, covering all space sectors and topics. It offers the latest space information and developments in academia and industry, networking opportunities to connect with the global space community and explore unique potential partnerships.
21–24 October 2026
Tarndaya/Adelaide, South Australia
This is the peak national event for rural and remote doctors across Australia. Hosted by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), RMA25 will attract a diverse and collaborative community of junior doctors, students, educators, academics, and medical practitioners who are passionate about generalist medicine in rural and remote communities.
