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 Support | Apr 20, 2026 | Issues, News
The National Association of Practising Psychiatrists advocates strongly for the right of our medical colleagues to speak without fear or favour on topics of medical importance. We stand up for colleagues who, in good faith, offer comments and debate about...
by NAPP Support | Mar 23, 2026 | News, Webinar
I recently attended the NAPP webinar Dental Health × Mental Health, presented by Dr Ava Carter, Australia’s only dual-qualified dental surgeon and psychiatrist. It was an exceptionally insightful and practical session that deepened my understanding of the powerful...
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...
