News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.

Profile
Trauma work in public psychiatry: Exploring what's possible under real-world constraints Dr ShengxinMedia release
"Criminalising homelessness and disadvantage" new move-on orders will harm vulnerable New ZealandersPsychiatrists in Aotearoa New Zealand have raised serious concerns about new move-on orders which gr...
Media release
Health organisations united: Punishment is not the answer to mental health crisesThe Mental Health Foundation, Public Health Association of New Zealand, Platform Trust, and the Roya...
Media release
NSW Government's Cumberland intervention a step in the right direction, psychiatrists sayThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) NSW Branch has welcomed the N...
Update
Progress made but more to be done: Update on the RANZCP Gender Equity Action PlanThe RANZCP Gender Equity Action Plan, launched in 2023, is a living document, continually adapting t...
Grants & awards
RANZCP Foundation 2025 PhD scholarship recipientsWe are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 RANZCP Foundation PhD scholarships.

Profile
Rural Champion: Dr Sasha JonesDr Sasha Jones is a psychiatry registrar based in the Northern Territory who believes some of the mo...
Update
Australian Medical Council accreditation progress updateThe College is continuing to work towards meeting the standards, conditions and recommendations iden...
Media release
NSW psychiatrists respond to the Merrylands tragedyThe RANZCP NSW Branch extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the man killed...
PIF
Te Tupu Whakaritorito: Psychiatry Interest Forum program in AotearoaIn 2025, the program supported over 19 activities and connected with 800+ students and prevocational...
PIF
The Psychiatry Interest Forum in 2025: A remarkable year of growth and impactOver 2,600 Australian PIF members engaged with us to gain further insights into psychiatry careers a...

President's message
President's updateEvery day, I see the commitment, expertise and passion that members put into the work which strength...