Introducing allergy assist: free expert allergy support for rural doctors

In partnership with the National Allergy Council and funded by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care, ACRRM is excited to introduce allergy assist – a free, national online service providing rural doctors with expert allergy education and support.

Designed to enhance allergy care in rural, remote, and First Nations communities, this service supports local doctors to diagnose, treat, and manage allergic conditions with specialist advice available within 48 hours. 

What is allergy assist?

The allergy assist pilot program is designed to support rural doctors by providing timely specialist guidance on allergic conditions.

Through expert advice, clinical resources and professional development opportunities, this service empowers GPs and rural generalists to confidently diagnose, treat and manage allergies within their communities. By enhancing local expertise, allergy assist aims to help reduce wait times for specialist care and reduce patient travel by reducing unnecessary referrals and also support those patients through appropriate referral where required.

What does allergy assist have to offer?

  • Online advice from adult and paediatric allergy specialists within 48 hours

  • CPD opportunities and a network of healthcare professionals

  • Educational resources, case studies, and clinical tools

  • Invitations to exclusive webinars on key allergy topics

Who can register to use allergy assist?

This service is free for ACRRM members, and a limited number of non-members working in MM2 to MM7.* 

You can contact a member of our team for any questions about your eligibility here: info@nationalallergy.org.au  

*Not an ACRRM member? Join ACRRM and get access to allergy assistTM and many other benefits.

Register today 

Improve patient care, reduce wait times, and minimise patient travel – all at no cost.

https://www.acrrm.org.au/resources/digital-health/allergy-assist

 

Margot Schoonmaker