Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Committee

The College's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Committee is composed of psychiatrists who have direct experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members who are involved in mental health service provision and policy development.

Through the Committee, the RANZCP is committed to:

monitoring progress against our Reconciliation Action Plan
developing strategies for engaging more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and health organisations
contributing to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health content for the College written examinations
determining principles and priorities in promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health within College activities including training, research and professional development
advocating and acting with other College representatives to present the views and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the College Board, Committees and other non-College participants in mental health policy functions, service development and provisions
assisting with the development of policy and provide advice in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health care
supporting psychiatric trainees who have an interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health.

Members

Name	Position
Name Marshall Watson	Position Chair
Name Kim Mulholland	Position Co-chair
Name Jodi Eatt	Position Fellow member
Name Michael Gibbons	Position Fellow member
Name Furhan Iqbal	Position Fellow member
Name Daniela Sabbioni	Position Fellow member
Name Josephine Gray	Position Community member
Name Marsat Ketchell	Position Community member
Name Katie Papertalk	Position Community member
Name Kathleen Ryan	Position Community member
Name Grady Walsh	Position Community member
Name Mangatjay McGregor	Position Trainee representative
Name Catharine McKay	Position Trainee representative
Name Derek Chong	Position AIDA Representative
Name Robyn Bradley	Position Co-opted member
Name Annabelle Chalk	Position Co-opted member
Name Mark Lawrence	Position Chair, Practice, Policy and Partnerships
Name Geoffrey Smith	Position Deputy Chair, Partnerships and Community

Regulations

For a copy of the Committee Regulations, please contact governance@ranzcp.org.