by NAPP Executive | Jul 2, 2026 | News
Background The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released a Stakeholder Information Kit for health professionals about Medicare Mental Health Check In — a new free, confidential online service launched in June 2026. It provides early...
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...
