News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
Policy
New MBS psychiatry telehealth inpatient consultation item numbersFrom 1 November 2024, the MBS will allow for one admission consultation and one subsequent consultat...
Policy
PHARMAC funding updates for November 2024PHARMAC is widening access to Aripiprazole and other medications from 1 November 2024.
Update
Psychiatry Interest Forum program at the 2024 New Zealand ConferenceMedical students and prevocational doctors gained deeper insights into psychiatry at our conference ...
Update
Congratulations to the 2024 Australian Mental Health Prize winnersUNSW Sydney has announced the 2024 Australian Mental Health Prize winners, celebrating individuals w...
Grants & awards
RANZCP NSW Branch Meritorious Service Award Winners 2024Associate Professor Loyola McLean and Professor Philip Hazell have been jointly awarded the 2024 RAN...
Policy
Queensland Election: 26 October 2024Ahead of the Queensland Election on 26 October 2024, the RANZCP Queensland Branch is calling on all ...
Media release
World Mental Health Day: New AIHW data shows demand for mental health care is increasing in the communityOn World Mental Health Day, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) i...
Media release
World Mental Health Day 2024: Psychiatrists urge Government to build a happier, healthier Aotearoa NZ by listening to mental health workersOn World Mental Health Day, Tu Te Akaaka Roa, the New Zealand National Committee is urging the Gover...
Update
Joint statement on climate change and healthThe RANZCP is proud to be a part of this historic agreement.

Update
President's Column September 2024An update from the RANZCP President, Dr Elizabeth Moore on College activities, achievements and news...
Policy
Mood Disorders Draft Report UpdateThe Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review Steering Group (Steering Group) has r...
Media release
State vs State won’t fix the Mental Health Workforce Crisis – NSW psychiatrists respond to QLD Workforce PlanAs Queensland ramps up efforts to attract mental health workers from across the country, NSW psychia...