News & analysis

14 September 2023

South Australian psychiatrists call for urgent investment in rural workforce

Funding for 12 additional psychiatrists would immediately improve the community's access to mental h...

31 August 2023

Changes to health services are a promising start, but more needs to be done: Response to WA Health System Governance Review

Without integrated services there’s a risk West Australians will continue to fall through the gaps.

29 June 2023

$27.5m investment a critical boost for psychiatry workforce: RANZCP

The RANZCP welcomes the Federal Government’s $27.5 million investment in Australia’s psychiatry work...

23 June 2023

Psychiatrists emphasise “safety first” in guidance for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

The RANZCP has released the first in a series of guidance documents for psychiatrists treating peopl...

01 June 2023

RANZCP supports the ‘YES’ campaign for Voice to Parliament

The RANZCP is backing the ‘YES’ campaign to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

31 May 2023

Psychiatrists welcome new President at annual Congress

Dr Elizabeth Moore is the new RANZCP President.

25 May 2023

Victoria’s most vulnerable public mental health patients overlooked in State Budget

There is a disappointing lack of investment in frontline services for public mental health patients.

15 May 2023

WA psychiatrists welcome increase to mental health investment

WA psychiatrists have welcomed the $420 million investment in the state’s mental health.

10 May 2023

Care for severe, complex, and chronic mental health conditions overlooked in Budget

Australians experiencing the most serious mental health conditions missed out on vital support in th...

27 March 2023

RANZCP NSW welcomes new Labor Government in NSW

The RANZCP congratulates NSW Premier Chris Minns.

14 March 2023

NSW mental health workers unite to call for urgent action ahead of state election

A new report from the NSW mental health sector describes a system of chaos, confusion, fiscal neglec...

08 March 2023

Psychiatrists call for women-only mental health facilities in Victoria

Addressing the unacceptable incidence of violence against women in the mental health system.