COVID-19 information hub

Last updated Thursday 14 May 2020

This page provides regularly updated information about the RANZCP response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to check this page as the situation changes.

Latest updates

The RANZCP has released a new guide on virtual Peer Review Groups
► Meeting as a virtual Peer Review Group Guide [PDF; 192 KB]
The RANZCP Section of ECT and Neurostimulation has developed the following information in relation to the delivery of ECT and rTMS during COVID-19.
►Provision of ECT during COVID-19 pandemic [PDF; 120 KB]
►Provision of rTMS during the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF; 200 KB]
The MCQ and Essay-style examinations originally scheduled for July / August have been postponed until October / November. Specific dates will be communicated as soon as they are confirmed. Read more >
Fellows - add your details to the Emergency Response Register [Member log in required] if you have availability to assist frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic.

Specialist assessment interviews will not take place for at least six months. Applications for specialist assessment will no longer be accepted via post, and instead must be emailed. Read more >
A recording of the webinar 'Implementing practical telehealth in psychiatry' presented by Professor Richard Harvey and Dr Cybele Dey is now available to view.
As of Monday 20 April, psychiatrists and other medical specialists can choose to bulk-bill OR patient bill all MBS COVID-19 telehealth consultations. Also announced were new psychiatry telehealth and telephone service items for group psychotherapy services (equivalent to MBS items 342, 344, 346). See the the updated College guidance and frequently asked questions

Clinical guidance and FAQs

Training and exam changes

Continuing Professional Development

Practice support

Self care and support

Advocacy during COVID-19

Further resources

Membership services and fees

COVID-19 library

COVID-19 discussion forums

Find a Psychiatrist

Your Health in Mind

Local and international organisations

Updates are also available via email and RANZCP social channels LinkedIn and Twitter. Contact ranzcp@ranzcp.org if you would like to receive these emails.

Contact the RANZCP

The RANZCP is operating with reduced hours during this emergency, 9 am - 4 pm weekdays.

Please use our email contact where possible.

General enquiries

ranzcp@ranzcp.org

Tel: 1800 337 448 (calling from Australia)
Tel: 0800 443 827 (calling from New Zealand)

Member welfare support line

Operates 8.30 am – 5 pm AEST weekdays.

support@ranzcp.org

Tel: 1800 941 002 (calling from Australia)
Tel: 0800 220 728 (calling from New Zealand)