News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
Media release
New report: Australia is waiting until children are in crisis to treat their mental healthMedia release
Patients need affordable psychiatric care and a system that can provide itThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) recognises that high out-of-p...

President's message
President’s update: Taking the Prague Agreement to the world stageMental health is fundamental to the wellbeing and prosperity of every nation. Yet across the world, ...

Rethinking how we develop our supervisors Overwhelmed, under-recognised and disengaged. These were t...

President's message
From the President | October 2026The College’s 80th anniversary has provided an opportunity to look back on the evolution of our prof...
Media release
RANZCP statement on mental illness, violence and public discourseThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) extends its thoughts and supp...

President's message
President’s update: The courage to disagree wellLike many in our community, I have been deeply affected by the shocking attack on Australian indepen...

Grants & awards
Congratulations to Dr Lisa Miller, the 2026 WA Branch Meritorious Service Award winnerWe are delighted to announce Clinical Associate Professor Dr Lisa Miller as the recipient of the 202...
Media release
High Court decision reinforces importance of individualised care for gender-diverse young peoplePsychiatrists say New Zealand High Court’s decision to set aside regulations restricting new prescri...

Grants & awards
Congratulations to Dr Anne-Marie Swan, the 2026 NSW Branch Meritorious Service Award winnerThe RANZCP NSW Branch is honoured to posthumously award the 2026 Meritorious Service Award to Dr Ann...

President's message
President’s update: Bringing women’s mental health into the centre of psychiatric practiceOne of the responsibilities we share as psychiatrists is to keep asking whether the care we provide ...