by NAPP Executive | Mar 20, 2026 | News, Reports
Professor Riittakerttu Kaltiala Chief psychiatrist of the gender identity services for young people in FinlandPosition Guest Speaker Professor Riittakerttu Kaltiala is the chief psychiatrist of the gender identity services for young people in Finland. Her experience...
by NAPP Executive | Mar 15, 2026 | News, Reports
In our view, clinicians, both child and adolescent psychiatrists, paediatricians, general practitioners and psychologists have been intimidated by this legislation. These clinicians would like to provide care to young people with gender questioning, gender dysphoria...
by NAPP Executive | Feb 24, 2026 | News, Reports, Resources
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Consultation Paper: Modernising Referral Pathways.  NAPP makes the following recommendations and observations:  Improving fee transparency NAPP supports reforms that improve patients’ awareness of likely specialist...
by NAPP Executive | Feb 13, 2026 | News, Reports, Resources
Medicare Benefits and Digital Health Division, Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing The National Association of Psychiatrists (NAPP) is concerned about the Australian Government’s decision to cease Medicare cheque payments under the Pay Doctor Via...
by NAPP Executive | Feb 6, 2026 | Issues, News
Professor Philip Morris AM was recently interviewed on ABC News about the findings from the Inquest into the Bondi Junction Stabbings in 2024. Summary of interview on ABC 24 News of Prof Morris’ response to Bondi Junction stabbing inquest Key Points: Discussion of NSW...
by NAPP Executive | Dec 15, 2025 | News
Australia has been jolted by the shocking news of the death and injury of many people in a senseless mass shooting aimed at the Jewish community yesterday evening at Bondi Beach. As details continue to emerge, we are horrified by the level of violence and the enormous...
