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Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
Update
Recommendations from the RANZCP member engagement survey16 key recommendations have been identified for action following our member engagement survey.
Update
Services Australia: patient medical record baselines guidanceNew guidance to ensure patient baselines are included in medical records as part of the move to onli...
Media release
Trauma-Informed Care Essential to South Australia’s Approach to Domestic ViolenceSouth Australia's psychiatrists are calling for trauma-informed practices to be embedded across all ...
Update
Mental health must be central to the upcoming Economic Roundtable agendaDemand for mental health care has never been greater. Almost one in two (43%) Australians will exper...
Training news
Early Resolution policy publishedThe Early Resolution Policy is now available.
Training news
MEQ examination to transition to computer-based format in 2026The RANZCP will move the Modified Essay Questions (MEQ) examination to a computer-based format from ...
Media release
Psychiatrists welcome training boost in Aotearoa New ZealandPsychiatrists say the New Zealand Government has taken positive steps toward growing the availabilit...
Opinion
Have your say: 2025 Medical Training Surveys in Australia and New ZealandDoctors in training across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are encouraged to participate in the 2...
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RANZCP NSW Branch Chair Dr Pramudie Gunaratne awarded AMA Women in Medical Leadership AwardThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists congratulates New South Wales Branch C...
President's message
President's Column July 2025RANZCP's July President's column from Dr Astha Tomar.
Update
Best Practice Resources Framework: Contemporary guidance for high-quality clinical practiceA Best Practice Resources Framework – developed to support the diverse and evolving information need...
Media release
Psychiatrists warn NT Government: Spit hoods and detention cause irreversible harm to youthPsychiatrists say proposed changes to Youth Justice laws, including reinstating spit hoods and remov...
