0422 545 753 admin@napp.org.au
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
  • Disclaimer
  • Log In
0 Items
NAPP
  • Home
  • About Us
    • NAPP History & Achievements
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Related Links
  • Join NAPP
    • Membership Application
    • Membership Terms & Conditions
  • News
  • Events
  • Notices
  • Contact Us
Select Page
Medical Board of Australia withdraws its proposal to force medical examinations on doctors age 70 and over

Medical Board of Australia withdraws its proposal to force medical examinations on doctors age 70 and over

by NAPP Executive | Dec 14, 2025 | News

Mandatory Medical Examinations for Doctors Aged 70: A Debate on Discrimination versus Safety By Dr Philip Morris UPDATE 12 December 2025The following comments were sent to the Medical Board of Australia chair Dr Susan O’Dwyer a few weeks ago. Subsequently, we note the...
The National Association of Practising Psychiatrists has developed a statement on National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

The National Association of Practising Psychiatrists has developed a statement on National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

by NAPP Executive | Sep 14, 2025 | News, Reports, Resources

The Executive Summary is immediately below. More details of the statement can be found in our submission at the following link. Subject: Proposal for Inclusion of a New NSQHS Standard on Psychological Safety, Trauma-Informed Care, and Protection of Clinician Wellbeing...
The New South Wales Public Mental Health Crisis

The New South Wales Public Mental Health Crisis

by NAPP Executive | Jun 5, 2025 | News, Resources

In thinking about the NSW public mental health crisis, one aspect that needs to be considered is the consequences of de-institutionalisation and ‘mainstreaming’. Please see below. Rebuilding Residential Psychiatric Care: Revisiting the Consequences of...
Long-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders

Long-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders

by NAPP Executive | Jan 20, 2025 | News

The RANZCP has just released the summary findings of the commissioned work on the role of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for mood disorders completed by the Anna Freud Centre in the UK.   “The key findings outlined below underscore the potential of LTPP...
Addressing the Ailing State of Australian Mental Health Care 2024

Addressing the Ailing State of Australian Mental Health Care 2024

by NAPP Executive | Sep 16, 2024 | Media Release, News

Australia’s mental health care system is in crisis. Despite numerous national initiatives and a decade of reforms, reports from individuals, families, and support groups nationwide paint a grim picture of mental health care as a system in disarray. This crisis...
« Older Entries

Latest News

  • National Association of Practising Psychiatrists Response to Consultation Paper: Modernising Referral Pathways
  • NAPP Submission to ‘Modernising Gap-only billing – replacing Medicare cheques with electronic benefit payments’
  • NAPP response to the findings of the Inquest into the Bondi Junction Stabbings 2024
  • NAPP Statement on Bondi Beach Shooting Tragedy
  • Medical Board of Australia withdraws its proposal to force medical examinations on doctors age 70 and over

Past Webinars

  • Gender Dysphoria in Young People: Controversy, Compromise, and Consensus?
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in Contemporary Psychiatric Practice & Mental Health Care

Supporters

About NAPP

The National Association of Practising Psychiatrists (NAPP) is an association of Australian psychiatrists and Australian psychiatric trainees. NAPP is dedicated to the maintenance of quality mental health care for all, and has a proud history of advocating for sensible policy formation.

Latest News

  • National Association of Practising Psychiatrists Response to Consultation Paper: Modernising Referral Pathways
  • NAPP Submission to ‘Modernising Gap-only billing – replacing Medicare cheques with electronic benefit payments’
  • NAPP response to the findings of the Inquest into the Bondi Junction Stabbings 2024

For Enquiries

Send us a message or call

0422 545 753

Become a Member

Join Now
  • Facebook
  • RSS
National Association of Practising Psychiatrists (c) 2018