News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
Media release
Psychiatrists back Productivity Commission’s call to fix the mental health plan and system
President's message
From the President July 2026As we move into the second half of the year, I have been reflecting on the many ways our College con...
Media release
Counselling record review welcome, but survivors need stronger trauma informed court protectionsPsychiatrists are calling for broader reforms to make courts safer and less traumatising for sexual ...

CPD
Message from the Chair of the Committee for CPD: Richard HarveyAs we reach the midpoint of the CPD year, I would like to like to acknowledge the ongoing commitment...
Update
Time-limited Affiliates Pathway to Fellowship: Applications now openApplications are now open for the Time-limited Affiliates Pathway to Fellowship, a new opportunity f...
Media release
Every Australian State and Territory is short on child psychiatrists despite growing need, new data showsA new analysis by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) of its Chil...
Grants & awards
2025 Beverley Raphael New Investigator Grant recipients announcedCongratulations to all seven recipients: Dr Dean Andronis, Dr Grace House, Dr Ria George, Dr Laurant...
Update
New cultural safety training module available in LearnitThe RANZCP Cultural Safety Training Plan Steering Group has adapted cultural safety resources develo...

Profile
RANZCP member profile: Dr Heather CollyerDr Heather Collyer, an advanced trainee in adult psychiatry, shares her reflections on the Psychiatr...

President's message
President’s update: Strengthening our professionOver recent weeks, I have been reminded that the strength of our profession lies not only in clinica...
Media release
New report: Australia is waiting until children are in crisis to treat their mental healthA new report from the RANZCP Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (FCAP) finds too many Austra...