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Ranzcp Experiences In Establishing And Progressing An Externally Focused Mental Health Policy And Partnership Agenda, Sharon Brownie, Julian Freidin
Ranzcp Experiences In Establishing And Progressing An Externally Focused Mental Health Policy And Partnership Agenda, Sharon Brownie, Julian Freidin
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
Objective: This paper traces the background of involvement and increasing external activity of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) in the policy and project area.
Conclusions: Throughout 2008, representatives of the RANZCP paused to review progress and celebrate successes in the implementation of the College's stated aim to develop an externally focussed policy agenda. A summary of key activities across the past 4–5 years is outlined, including the key leadership role undertaken by the RANZCP in the recent formation of the Mental Health Professionals Association's partnership. Tracing the history of the establishment of the RANZCP …