The Mental Health Professionals Network has four member organisations and three partner organisations.
Member Organisations
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (the RANZCP) is the principal organisation representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and has responsibility for training, examining and awarding the qualification of Fellowship of the College to medical practitioners.
There are currently approximately 2600 Fellows of the RANZCP who account for approximately 85 per cent of all practising psychiatrists in Australia.
Visit www.ranzcp.org
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the national leader in setting and maintaining the standards for high quality general practice. The RACGP leads the education, training and assessment processes for general practitioners; advocates on behalf of the profession and supports Australia’s GPs in meeting the health needs of the Australian population.
With over 13,500 GP members nationally, the RACGP is Australia's largest medical College. The College’s National Rural Faculty has 3500 GP members which also makes it the largest representative organisation for rural general practice in Australia.
Visit www.racgp.org.au
Australian Psychological Society
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) aims to raise the profile of psychology and enhance its standing, both as a discipline and a profession, through the support of high standards for the profession, the advancement of psychology as a science and its contribution to community wellbeing. APS psychologists work in a diverse range of employment settings and specialisations.
The APS is the premier professional association representing psychologists in Australia. There are 25,000 registered psychologists in Australia and 17,500 of these are members of the APS. The APS is the largest of all non-medical health professionals association in Australia and has 38 branches across the country.
Visit www.psychology.org.au
Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) is the peak body for mental health nurses and the only body that solely represents mental health nurses in Australia. Established as a congress in 1975, the college has continued to be an advocate of mental health and mental health nursing.
The College has branches in each state of Australia that work with local stakeholders to promote mental health and mental health nursing.
Visit www.acmhn.org
Partner Organisations
Each of the partner organisations has members who can deliver psychological services under the Better Access initiative.
Occupational Therapy Australia
Occupational Therapy Australia is the peak professional body representing the interests of Occupational Therapists across the country. Occupational Therapy Australia aims to support, promote and represent the profession of occupational therapy as a key element of the allied health sector in Australia.
Occupational Therapy Australia National comprises all states and territories (Member Associations). It has a membership of approximately 5000 occupational therapists.
Visit www.ausot.com.au
Australian Association of Social Workers
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the national professional representative body of social workers in Australia. It was established in 1946 at a national level. Branches are located around the country and play a key role in fostering productive relations with members, the profession and others.
The AASW has over 6000 members. There are currently 700 accredited Mental Health Social Workers across Australia with approximately one third engaged in private practice outside metropolitan areas.
Visit www.aasw.asn.au
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
The Paediatrics & Child Health Division (PCHD) of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is the peak national professional body representing paediatricians in Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 1,400 paediatricians in Australia.
The PCHD is responsible for the supervision of training in the specialty of paediatrics and has other broad portfolios including ongoing training, policy development, representation of paediatricians on national issues, and advocacy for health care of children and adolescents.
Visit www.racp.edu.au