News & analysis

20 February 2023

Cultural safety and health equity in CPD

The RANZCP advocates for the rights of Māori, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander people.

15 February 2023

Around 3 in 4 children with severe mental health disorder missing out on valuable support

Children identified severe mental health disorders are missing out on access to mental health specia...

14 February 2023

Maintaining the highest ethical standards

The RANZCP welcomes AHPRAs commitment to increase patient protection against misconduct.

06 February 2023

Change to classification of psilocybin and MDMA

From 1 July 2023, authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe medicines containing psilocybin...

27 January 2023

RANZCP Fellows recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours List

01 January 2023

A living legacy to give children the best start to life

In 2023 Dr Bryanne Barnett AM created the Barnett Early Parenting Research and Collaboration grant.

01 January 2023

A legacy to remember Dr Winton Murdoch

Catherine knew that her father needed to be remembered and recognised by her family and friends and ...

01 January 2023

Biomarkers of disabling symptoms in schizophrenia

Professor Alison Yung was awarded the RANZCP Foundation Catalyst Grant to research Biomarkers of dis...

01 January 2023

Perinatal depression in women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds

Dr Katherine Sevar and her team was awarded the prestigious Pat, Toni and Peter Kinsman Research Sch...

01 January 2023

Combining music therapy and psychotherapy for people affected by younger-onset dementia

Music and Psychotherapy and Social Connections (MAPS) is a novel pilot project combining traditional...

16 December 2022

Planning begins for RANZCP Diploma of Psychiatry

The RANZCP is planning a new qualification, the Diploma of Psychiatry.

15 December 2022

Changes to CPD for 2023

The Medical Board of Australia has announced changes to CPD requirements for Australian doctors. ...