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RANZCP marks National Sorry Day with renewed commitment to self-determination and reconciliation
26 May 2022
RANZCP marks National Sorry Day with renewed commitment
Psychiatrists congratulate incoming Labor government and urge post-pandemic mental health action
25 May 2022
Psychiatrists congratulate incoming Prime Minister and Labor government on election win
New Directors appointed to the RANZCP Board
23 May 2022
New Directors appointed to the RANZCP Board
Psychiatrists say strong leadership on climate vital to mental healthclimate vital to mental health
16 May 2022
Psychiatrists say strong leadership on climate vital to mental health
Jobs and strong safety net key to maintaining mental health as pandemic continues: psychiatrists
16 May 2022
Psychiatrists say jobs and strong safety net key to maintaining mental health as pandemic continues
RANZCP Foundation launches its 2021 Annual Review
12 May 2022
The RANZCP Foundation’ launches 2021 Annual Review.
RANZCP Foundation launches new scholarship
05 May 2022
Launch of the the Sved Williams Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perinatal and Infant Mental Health.
Psychiatrists commend budget boost to mental health workforce
04 May 2022
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has welcomed the 2022–23 Victorian State Budget’s $1.3 billion of investment announced for new mental health initiatives which prioritises building workforce capacity.
College award and grant recipients for 2022 announced
22 April 2022
RANZCP announces annual awards and grants.
RANZCP 2021 Annual Review and Financial Report now available
22 April 2022
Release of RANZCP 2021 Annual Review and Financial Report .
Trainee appointment to RANZCP Board
20 April 2022
Seven nominations have been received for the Appointed Director, Trainee position on the RANZCP Board.
Budget leaves mental health still waiting on much needed reform
31 March 2022
RANZCP welcomes $648.6 million of new mental health investment in the budget but says key reforms are still required to improve patient care for all Australians.
NSW psychiatrists welcome Illawarra’s new trauma recovery centre
31 March 2022
The NSW Branch of the RANZCP welcomes the Federal Government’s new funding for the establishment of the Illawarra Trauma Recovery Centre for victim survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence.
Practice Peer Review 2022 applications open
30 March 2022
Practice Peer Review application call is now open, PPR discussions are commencing on Wednesday 1 June until Wednesday 31 August 2022.
SA election result shows how far we’ve come in attitudes to mental health
23 March 2022
RANZCP says SA Labor Party win shows the public will back those who recognise the importance of health and mental health.
Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental health announcement welcomed by mental health experts
21 March 2022
Psychiatrists welcome WA government's commitment to recommendations from the final report into public mental health services for minors in WA.
RANZCP calls for urgent work to close the gap in mental health
17 March 2022
RANZCP reiterates calls for governments to act and ensure there is affordable and equitable access to culturally safe mental health care for all Indigenous peoples.
WA Branch opening
16 March 2022
The RANZCP celebrated the official opening of our Western Australia Branch office last week in Perth. Here are a few photos from the day.
2022 RANZCP Board: Appointed Director, Trainee
16 March 2022
Nominations are open and close on 7 April 2022 at 5pm AEST.
2022 RANZCP Elected Director Election
16 March 2022
Voting is now open.
Mental health announcement comes up short, mental health experts say
11 March 2022
Australia’s peak bodies for psychiatry and emergency medicine have welcomed the the SA Liberals’ announcement of four new adult mental health treatment centres if re-elected, but say that urgent investment is still needed for people who require admission for mental health problems.
Your 2021 CPD claim can be recorded until the end of March 2022
10 March 2022
CPD reporting for 2021 open until 31 March 2022.
Concern ongoing for people in immigration detention facilities and COVID-19
09 March 2022
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has expressed its concern about the ongoing conditions and harms faced by asylum seekers and refugees still held in immigration detention facilities.
Recognising International Women’s Day: Member reflections
08 March 2022
We spoke to four RANZCP members from varying backgrounds to talk more about International Women’s Day, and hear their thoughts on gender equity within psychiatry.
Associate Professor Susanna Every-Palmer on gender equity in psychiatry
08 March 2022
Associate Professor Susanna Every-Palmer talks about International Women’s Day and her thoughts on gender equity in psychiatry.
Dr Nardine Elzahaby on gender equity in psychiatry
08 March 2022
Dr Nardine Elzahaby talks about International Women’s Day, and her thoughts on gender equity in psychiatry.
Dr Karen Williams on gender equity in psychiatry
08 March 2022
Dr Karen Williams talks about International Women’s Day, and her thoughts on gender equity within psychiatry.
Dr Ryan Barber on gender equity in psychiatry
08 March 2022
Dr Ryan Barber talks about International Women’s Day, and his thoughts on gender equity within psychiatry.
Dr Jodi Eatt on gender equity in psychiatry
08 March 2022
Dr Jodie Eatt talks about International Women’s Day, and her thoughts on gender equity within psychiatry.
Message from the CPD Committee
08 March 2022
A CPD newsletter will come out quarterly, bringing members the latest updates and information on policy and regulatory changes relating to CPD, conferences and events, College educational resources, as well as updates and changes to the MyCPD system.
Funding for rural specialists - SRSA grants
03 March 2022
Grants for rural specialists available, applications close 15 April 2022.
New Australian registration standard for CPD
03 March 2022
The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has revised the registration standard for CPD, effective from January 2023.
How I meet my CPD requirements - Dr Wayne De Beer
03 March 2022
Dr Wayne De Beer talks about how he meets his CPD requirements.
Using MyCPD to meet MCNZ requirements
03 March 2022
Recertification requirements from the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) around cultural safety and the annual structured conversation can be recorded easily in MyCPD.
Trainee appointment to RANZCP Board
02 March 2022
The RANZCP recently resolved to appoint a trainee to the Board.
Alternate Assessment Pathway for March OSCE approved by AMC
02 March 2022
The Australian Medical Council (AMC) has endorsed the RANZCP proposal to implement the Alternate Assessment Pathway for March 2022 OSCE candidates.
Mental health experts welcome SA Labor’s $182m health investment pledge
21 February 2022
Australia’s peak bodies for emergency medicine and psychiatry welcome SA Labor’s $182 million mental health investment pledge, and call on other political parties contesting the 2022 South Australian state election to outline their plans to fix SA’s broken mental health system, should they win.
RANZCP Foundation congratulates psychiatrists awarded MRFF funding
11 February 2022
Six projects involving RANZCP Fellows have been awarded funding by the Medical Research Futures Fund (MRFF), under the Australian Government's Innovative Therapies for Mental Illness Grant.
RANZCP statement on Te Tiriti o Waitangi to mark Waitangi Day
04 February 2022
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) would like to acknowledge Te Rā o Waitangi (Waitangi Day) and the significance of this day in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history.
Improving gender equity in psychiatry
28 January 2022
Starting a conversation about how we can all contribute to gender equity is an important part of promoting an inclusive and supportive College for everyone.
RANZCP Fellows recognised in the Australia Day 2022 Honours Lists
27 January 2022
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is delighted that four of our Fellows were recognised in the Australia Day 2022 Honours Lists.
RANZCP fixing phone support service for trainee psychiatrists
27 January 2022
RANZCP wishes to advise the telephone support service for trainee psychiatrists currently has technical issues.
Applications now open for the 2022 RANZCP Mentoring Program
25 January 2022
Back for its third year, the College is pleased to announce that applications to participate in the RANZCP Mentoring Program have now opened.
Apply online now through the RANZCP Mentoring webpage.
RANZCP welcomes Governor-General as Patron
24 January 2022
The RANZCP is pleased to welcome Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand as Patron of the College.
Psychiatrists commend government’s swift action on telehealth fixes
17 January 2022
RANZCP has commended the government for its quick response in addressing key services gaps in the new telehealth arrangements.
Update RANZCP advocacy – re-instatement of COVID-19 MBS Telehealth items
17 January 2022
The College welcomes the announcement of funding to support psychiatrists and their patients to stay connected, including the re-instatement of specialist inpatient telehealth MBS items via video and phone.
Update RANZCP advocacy - Telehealth
14 January 2022
A further update on the College’s advocacy following the Australian Department of Health’s announcement regarding permanent Telehealth in 2022.
Psychiatrists call on government to urgently address telehealth service gaps
13 January 2022
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has written to the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, calling for urgent changes to the new permanent telehealth arrangements.
Extended reporting period for 2021 CPD is now open in My CPD
06 January 2022
With the changeover to the new year, 2022 is now the default in the My CPD system.
2022 RANZCP Elected Director Election
05 January 2022
Nominations are open and close on 10 February 2022 at 5 pm AEDT
Don’t forget the mental health pandemic
23 December 2021
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Queensland Branch has welcomed the announcement of a $200 million funding boost for Queensland health services in anticipation of an increase in COVID-19 cases.
MBS specialist telehealth services from 1 January 2022
16 December 2021
From 1 January 2022, patient access to specialist telehealth services (including those for psychiatry) will be supported by ongoing MBS arrangements.
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