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The role of the psychiatrist in Australia and New Zealand
Workforce
A psychiatrist is a specialist medical doctor who assesses and treats patients with mental health problems. Psychiatrists often work in collaboration with general practitioners and other health professionals to best meet the mental health and emotional needs of patients.
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2013
- Published in Australia
- PS #80
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Report
- Last updated: Mar 2023
- Published in New South Wales
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2013 workforce survey report of Australian psychiatrists
Workforce
This report provides data on the psychiatric workforce in Australia based on a survey of RANZCP members. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Jun 2014
- Published in Australia
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Guidelines on Constructing a Sustainable Emergency Medicine Workforce
Workforce
RANZCP submission to the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) on Guidelines on Constructing a Sustainable Emergency PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Survey on NRHA priorities for 2023-2024
Workforce
RANZCP submission to National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) on NRHA priorities for 2023-2024 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Workforce
RANZCP submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on the Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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WA Department of Health on Psychiatry Workforce Five-Year Action Plan 2023-2028
Workforce
RANZCP Submission to the WA Department of Health on Psychiatry Workforce Five-Year Action Plan 2023-2028
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Western Australia
- Current
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Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of practice review
Workforce
RANZCP submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care on Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of practice review
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Victorian Government Ministerial Review: Victorian Public Sector Medical Staff
Workforce
RANZCP Victorian Branch Submission to the Victorian Government Ministerial Review: Victorian Public Sector Medical Staff
Submission- Last updated: Dec 2023
- Published in Victoria
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Australian workforce survey report 2024
Workforce
The survey received responses from 1269 Australian psychiatrists and highlights the severity of the workforce shortage crisis. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Feb 2024
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Psychiatry workforce crisis in the NSW public health system
Workforce
RANZCP workforce letter regarding Psychiatry Workforce Crisis in the NSW Public Health System. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in NSW
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Letter to Minister for Mental Health NSW psychiatry workforce crisis
Workforce
RANZCP correspondence with the Minister for Mental Health post Psychiatry Workforce Crisis meeting. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2023
- Published in NSW
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Aotearoa New Zealand Budget Policy Statement 2024
Workforce
RANZCP Tu Te Akaaka Roa New Zealand office submission on the Budget Policy Statement 2024.
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2024
- Published in New Zealand
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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in Aotearoa New Zealand
Workforce
RANZCP response to current Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) services in Aotearoa New Zealand, including blueprint for policy, service and workforce development.
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2022
- Published in New Zealand
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Workforce
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers bring valuable skills and knowledge to the practice of psychiatry.
Position statement- Last updated: Aug 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #50
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Specialist old age psychiatry workforce and training
Old age, Workforce
Old age psychiatry focuses on the mental health of older people. RANZCP and the Royal College of Psychiatry UK have agreed to cooperate on initiatives to increase the training and skills of its workforce.
Position statement- Last updated: Jul 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #66
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Rural psychiatry
Rural, Workforce
The RANZCP calls for dedicated strategies and funding to increase the number of psychiatrists working in rural and remote communities.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #65
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Investment priorities for NZ Budget 2023
NZ, Workforce
Tu Te Akaaka Roa submission to the New Zealand Government PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2023
- Published in Aotearoa NZ
