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15 Apr 2020

External Resources (Archived)

COVID-19 related external resources

15 Apr 2020

ACEM Resources (Archived)

COVID-19 related ACEM resources

06 Mar 2018

Policy on Emergency Department Disaster Preparedness and Response

This policy related to the preparedness and response of emergency department to disasters of all types – man-made or natural using an all-hazards approach.

04 Mar 2021

ACEM statement on Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) acknowledges the release of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s final report and supports its intent of developing a new rights-based aged care system.

13 Nov 2020

Dangerous ED crowding cannot be blamed on ‘GP-type’ patients alone

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) has concerns about media reports today suggesting patients unable to access GP appointments are the major cause of dangerous crowding and capacity issues facing New Zealand emergency departments (EDs).

24 Feb 2022

ICEM 2022 launches LMIC Delegate Subsidisation Scheme

ACEM is pleased to announce that global participation at the 21st International Conference of Emergency Medicine (ICEM) will be expanded, with the launch of the low-and middle-income country (LMIC) Delegate Subsidisation Scheme.

26 Mar 2020

Assessment Clinics

Risk assessment and consideration of testing for COVID-19 is not emergency care. Assessment clinics for community members concerned about the possibility of COVID-19 should be located away from the emergency department. Last updated: 10 November 2021

05 Dec 2018

Teamwork in the emergency department

“Emergency Medicine is a wonderful career but it can be a one way transfusion and therefore a constant juggle for work/life balance.”

12 Jun 2024

Emergency doctors and nurses call for ceasefire

Peak emergency medical and nursing bodies of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand call for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire to end the escalating health crisis in Gaza.

04 Jun 2019

Special Resolutions Pass

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is pleased to announce that two special resolutions voted on by Fellows have passed.