NSW Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry education and networking night

The NSW Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry would like to kindly invite you to their Education and Networking Night.

Panel discussion - 'Preventing another Bondi Junction'

All fellows and trainees from all psychiatry specialties are welcome.

Date: Friday 17 October 2025

Time: 6.15PM for 6.30PM start

Location:
State Library of NSW
The Maps Rooms, Michael Crouch Room
Level 1, Mitchell Building
1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney

Cost: the education session is free of charge. Networking drinks are at attendee's own expense.

Dress code: smart casual

Panel members

• Dr Nick Babidge
• Professor Kimberlie Dean
• Associate Professor Andrew Ellis
• Magistrate Derek Lee
• Dr Jeremy O'Dea

RSVP by Monday 13 October 2025 (COB) as seats are limited.

Speakers current appointments

Dr Nick Babidge is a general adult psychiatrist. He is currently the Clinical Director of Mental Health for South East Sydney Local Health District and also works in private psychiatry practice.

Professor Kimberlie Dean is the Head of the Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health at UNSW. She also holds a Clinical Academic appointment as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist with Justice Health NSW.

Associate Professor Andrew Ellis is a forensic psychiatrist and is the NSW Forensic Mental Health Clinical Director at Justice Health NSW. He is also Conjoint Associate Professor with the UNSW School of Clinical Medicine.

Magistrate Derek Lee is a Magistrate of the local court and Deputy State Coroner of NSW at Lidcombe Coroners Court.

Dr Jeremy O'Dea is a forensic psychiatrist, primarily working private practice in the areas of general adult psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. He also has an appointment to Justice Health NSW.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation - change of mind

There is no cancellation refund as this is a free event.

Cancellation - Medical

The health and safety of attendees is our highest priority. RANZCP requests that any attendee who is feeling unwell or has cold flu-like symptoms, or who may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, not attend the event.

If you cannot attend and have registered, please let us know by sending an email to ranzcp.nsw@ranzcp.org as there are limited numbers.

Contact

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact the NSW Branch:
Tel +61 2 9352 3600
Email: ranzcp.nsw@ranzcp.org