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10 July 2024
National NAIDOC Week 2024

The RANZCP is pleased to support NAIDOC Week (7–14 July) that celebrates and recognises the history,...
04 July 2024
RANZCP Reconciliation Action Plan 2024–2026 video

Dr Marshall Watson, Chair of the RANZCP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Committe...
04 July 2024
Certificate of Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychiatry video

Dr Shane Gill, Chair of the Certificate Committee, and Sharon McGowan, CEO of RANZCP, discuss the Ce...
02 July 2024
Applications are open for the RANZCP Certificate of Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychiatry

The RANZCP is pleased to announce that applications are open for the Certificate until 11 July 2024 ...

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2024 Workforce Survey Report
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RANZCP Federal 2024-25 pre-budget submission
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Aotearoa New Zealand Budget Policy Statement 2024
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Building mental health and wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand through early support for infants, children and their families

Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-2026

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RANZCP Board

Representing psychiatry in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Dr Elizabeth Moore

President (2023–2025)

Dr Astha Tomar

President-Elect (2023-2025)

Dr Michelle Atchison

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Dr Ava Carter

Appointed Director, Trainee

Professor Steve Kisely

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Dr Mark Lawrence

Elected Director

Associate Professor Melanie Turner

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Dr Angelo Virgona

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