News & Updates
Dental Health and Mental Health: Reflections from the NAPP 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...
New NAPP Webinar. Evening April 14, 2026. Medical gender reassigment in minors. Why are we cautiious in Finland?
Prof Kaltiala is the chief psychiatrist of the gender identity services for young people in Finland. Her experience in the care of individuals with gender identity concerns and gender dysphoria is unsurpassed. She was recently scheduled to speak at a RACGP webinar on this topic but that event was unexpectedly cancelled. She has graciously agreed to give a similar presentation for NAPP. This is a ’not to miss’ event!
Victorian Law Reform Commission Submission to Review of change or suppression practices ban
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 and gender incongruence issues but because of the legislation they are fearful of being called ‘conversion therapists’.
National Association of Practising Psychiatrists Response to Consultation Paper: Modernising Referral Pathways
National Association of Practising Psychiatrists Response to Consultation Paper: Modernising Referral Pathways.
These are NAPP’s recommendations on how the referral system could be improved while supporting patient autonomy, continuity of care, and effective communication between clinicians.
NAPP Submission to ‘Modernising Gap-only billing – replacing Medicare cheques with electronic benefit payments’
The National Association of Psychiatrists (NAPP) is concerned about the Australian Government’s decision to cease Medicare cheque payments under the Pay Doctor Via Claimant (PDVC) arrangement. While NAPP supports the transition to electronic claiming and payment systems, it is seeking further consultation and revision of key aspects of the plan.
NAPP response to the findings of the Inquest into the Bondi Junction Stabbings 2024
NAPP response to the findings of the Inquest into the Bondi Junction Stabbings 2024
NAPP Statement on Bondi Beach Shooting Tragedy
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.
Medical Board of Australia withdraws its proposal to force medical examinations on doctors age 70 and over
12 December 2025: The following comments were sent to the Medical Board of Australia chair Dr Susan O’Dwyer a few weeks ago. Subsequently, we note the Medical Board of Australia has withdrawn its proposal to mandate physical and cognitive tests of older doctors over age 70.
NAPP response to RANZCP statement on the New Zealand government ban on puberty blockers for young patients with gender identity distress.
NAPP response to RANZCP statement on the New Zealand government ban on puberty blockers for young patients with gender identity distress.
The RANZCP put out a statement on the NZ ban on puberty blockers.
NAPP Newsletter November 2025
Dear Colleagues, At our AGM last year, I outlined our plans for 2025. It is appropriate now to reflect on what has been achieved over the past year and to consider our direction for 2026. In 2025 we delivered the professional development program that we proposed. We...
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