News & analysis

22 October 2024

2024 PIF Retreat Program in Meeanjin, Brisbane

A group of 22 medical students and prevocational doctors explored the breadth of psychiatry careers.

22 October 2024

Australian Family Law Amendment Bill 2024

The College has provided feedback to the Australian Senate consultation on the Family Law Amendment ...

22 October 2024

College advocacy for key NDIS reform initiatives

The College is actively engaging in advocacy initiatives to address recent NDIS changes and ensure c...

22 October 2024

College advocacy for youth justice reform changes in Australia

The College has made a recent submission calling for the minimum age of criminal responsibility to b...

22 October 2024

Member profile: Dr Emily Hartman

Meet Dr Emily Hartman, Stage Three Psychiatry Registrar at Sydney South West North Coast Training Ne...

22 October 2024

New MBS psychiatry telehealth inpatient consultation item numbers

From 1 November 2024, the MBS will allow for one admission consultation and one subsequent consultat...

22 October 2024

PHARMAC funding updates for November 2024

PHARMAC is widening access to Aripiprazole and other medications from 1 November 2024.

22 October 2024

Psychiatry Interest Forum program at the 2024 New Zealand Conference

Medical students and prevocational doctors gained deeper insights into psychiatry at our conference ...

17 October 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Australian Mental Health Prize winners

UNSW Sydney has announced the 2024 Australian Mental Health Prize winners, celebrating individuals w...

16 October 2024

RANZCP NSW Branch Meritorious Service Award Winners 2024

Associate Professor Loyola McLean and Professor Philip Hazell have been jointly awarded the 2024 RAN...

11 October 2024

Queensland Election: 26 October 2024

Ahead of the Queensland Election on 26 October 2024, the RANZCP Queensland Branch is calling on all ...

10 October 2024

World Mental Health Day: New AIHW data shows demand for mental health care is increasing in the community

On World Mental Health Day, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) i...