News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.

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Feedback we’ve heard about the New Fellowship Program and what it meansIn recent months, our Taskforce has engaged with Fellows, Affiliates, Associates/trainees, and stake...
President's message
From the President March 2026Planning for the RANZCP 2026 Congress is now well progressed, with the full program released earlier...

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The Dean's reflection: MarchWelcome to the second Dean’s Reflection. These monthly reflections are intended to support and advan...
Media release
Closing the Gap suicide data highlights urgent need for investment in First Nations mental healthThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is warning the latest Closing the Gap ...

Profile
Rural Champion: Dr Chris HenryDr Chris Henry’s path to psychiatry is deeply shaped by empathy, experience and his cultural identit...

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National Close the Gap Day 2026
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Why the New Fellowship Program Taskforce work matters nowThe Taskforce was established by the RANZCP Board last year with a clear but ambitious purpose: to p...

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VIC Branch: Bridging cultures, building careersThe Victorian Branch held its first member engagement event of 2026 last Saturday
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Free open access publishing support for College journalsCollege members affiliated with participating universities can publish open access articles in Colle...
Media release
Mental health crisis demands urgent action as voters highlight access gapAustralians are sending a clear message ahead of the Federal Budget: access to mental health care is...
PIF
Congratulations to the winners of 2025 PIF Essay CompetitionsSeventy-one (71) medical students and junior doctors across Australia and New Zealand took part in t...

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A mental health system that works: SA State Election 2026 prioritiesSouth Australia’s peak body for doctors who treat people with severe, complex, and chronic mental he...