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05 Dec 2019

New ED data exposes concerning alcohol harm trends on ACT weekends

New emergency department (ED) data has highlighted the extent of alcohol-associated harm on Friday and Saturday nights in the Australian Capital Territory, prompting a call for urgent action in the interests of community safety from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).

03 Dec 2019

Response to Royal Commission into mental health interim report

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed the interim report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System’s recommendation to increase funding for mental health, including via a new revenue mechanism.

29 Nov 2019

Wrap of the ACEM Research Network Symposium

The inaugural ACEM research network symposium was held on 22 November in Hobart immediately following the ASM.

26 Nov 2019

Vale Dr Yusuf Nagree

It is with great sadness that Friday, 22 November 2019 saw the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Dr Yusuf Nagree.

26 Nov 2019

ACEM response to media reports of assaults on Queensland Health staff

ACEM response to media reporting of increased assaults on Queensland Health staff

20 Nov 2019

ACEM declares climate change a medical emergency

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) has declared climate change a medical emergency during the final day of its Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Hobart.

19 Nov 2019

Pacific Community (SPC) Sign MOU with ACEM

Hobart, Tasmania, 19 November 2019 - The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) will tonight sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pacific Community (Secretariat for the Pacific Community), formalising efforts between the College and the Pacific region.

18 Nov 2019