The ACRRM podcast RG Life Hacks is a series exploring key topics that support registrars beyond the Rural Generalist Curriculum. Episodes cover areas such as settling into rural practice, medico-legal issues, self-care, and long-term professional sustainability.
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In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Lachlan McIver, Rural Generalist, public health physician, tropical medicine specialist and global health advocate, about how Rural Generalist skills can translate into global health.
The conversation follows Lachlan’s journey from rural and remote practice in Australia to roles with the World Health Organization and Médecins Sans Frontières. Drawing on experiences from the Torres Strait to South Sudan, he reflects on working with limited resources, adapting to unfamiliar environments and making decisions when information and support are scarce.
Lachlan also explores the generalist mindset that has shaped his career, including working across different parts of the health system, responding to uncertainty, recognising your own limits and trusting your instincts.
This episode is essential listening for registrars interested in global health and how the adaptability, breadth and problem-solving skills of Rural Generalism can be applied beyond rural Australia.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The material presented is for general information purposes only.
27 Aug 2026
Gambling Harm in General Practice
In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Professor Sally Gainsbury, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, about gambling harm and the role Rural Generalists can play in recognising it early.
The conversation explores how gambling harm can remain hidden, why people may delay seeking help, and how patients may present to general practice with stress, sleep problems, financial difficulties or other concerns without identifying gambling as the underlying issue.
Sally shares practical ways to ask about gambling in a non-judgmental way, support patients who may not yet be ready to make a change, and connect them with appropriate treatment and referral pathways. She also discusses the broader impact of gambling on families and communities.
This episode is essential listening for registrars wanting practical strategies to identify gambling harm and respond confidently in general practice.
Key resources for gambling harm and support
Gambling Satisfaction Scale – research summary
Gambling Satisfaction Scale – full research article
BetWell
BetWell for professionals
BetWell survey
BetStop
BetBlock – App Store and Google Play
Gamban
Gambling Help Online
National Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The material presented is for general information purposes only.
30 Jul 2026
Rural Generalism in Ukraine: Practising Beyond Borders
In this episode of RG Life Hacks, Dr Emily Moody speaks with Dr Lara Wieland, Rural Generalist, medical educator and humanitarian doctor, about how Rural Generalist skills can translate beyond borders to humanitarian work in Ukraine.
The conversation explores what healthcare delivery looks like in war-affected communities, where damaged infrastructure, disrupted services, displacement and ongoing uncertainty exist alongside the everyday demands of chronic disease, antenatal care, mental health, paediatrics and palliative care.
Drawing on decades of experience in rural and remote Indigenous communities in Australia, Lara reflects on the adaptability, broad clinical judgement and practical problem-solving required to work safely with limited resources. She also discusses the importance of humility, listening to local clinicians and communities, and being genuinely useful rather than seeking dramatic or heroic roles.
This episode is essential listening for registrars interested in humanitarian medicine and how Rural Generalist skills can support communities beyond Australia.
Key resources
Only Passing Through Ukraine: https://www.passingthrough.net/
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The material presented is for general information purposes only.
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