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12 February 2024

9 in 10 psychiatrists say workforce shortages are risking patient care in Australia

In December, the RANZCP received responses from 1269 members in their nationwide survey on well-bein...

12 February 2024

Workforce shortages are risking patient care in the bush, 9 in 10 rural psychiatrists say

Ninety-four per cent of Australia’s psychiatrists that practice in regional, rural and remote locati...

10 October 2023

Investment needed to turn mental health workforce plan into reality, say psychiatrists

We welcome the release of the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy and call for urgent investme...

05 October 2023

Psychiatrists raise alarm over new ABS findings on mental health disorders, call for more hands on deck

The RANZCP are calling for immediate action to combat Australia’s severe psychiatry workforce shorta...

19 September 2023

Aotearoa’s mental health system no longer fit for purpose, new study of over 500 physicians shows

‘Soul destroying’: Aotearoa’s mental health system no longer fit for purpose and delivering substand...

14 September 2023

RANZCP calls National Party to match Labour’s focus on the health crisis ahead of October election

The mental health system is under-delivering for New Zealanders.

14 September 2023

South Australian psychiatrists call for urgent investment in rural workforce

Funding for 12 additional psychiatrists would immediately improve the community's access to mental h...

31 August 2023

Changes to health services are a promising start, but more needs to be done: Response to WA Health System Governance Review

Without integrated services there’s a risk West Australians will continue to fall through the gaps.

29 June 2023

$27.5m investment a critical boost for psychiatry workforce: RANZCP

The RANZCP welcomes the Federal Government’s $27.5 million investment in Australia’s psychiatry work...

23 June 2023

Psychiatrists emphasise “safety first” in guidance for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

The RANZCP has released the first in a series of guidance documents for psychiatrists treating peopl...

01 June 2023

RANZCP supports the ‘YES’ campaign for Voice to Parliament

The RANZCP is backing the ‘YES’ campaign to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

31 May 2023

Psychiatrists welcome new President at annual Congress

Dr Elizabeth Moore is the new RANZCP President.