FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAPPENING TODAY: Mark Butler to address psychiatrists and community members at RANZCP Congress 2026
The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing will be speaking at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) annual Congress in Melbourne today.
Details below.
Date: Tuesday, 5th May 2026
Time: 8 AM (Please arrive by 7.45 AM to collect your badge and set up)
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) - Plenary 2, Doors 7 & 8
Full Congress agenda is available here: RANZCP 2026 Congress
Media is allowed to attend with prior registration.
For media registration and RSVP, please contact Dishi Gahlowt on 0434 159 833 or [email protected].
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is a membership organisation that prepares medical specialists in the field of psychiatry, supports and enhances clinical practice, advocates for people affected by mental illness and advises governments and other groups on mental health care. For information about our work, our members or our history, visit www.ranzcp.org.
In Australia: If you or someone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au or the Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467 or www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au.
In New Zealand: If you or someone you know needs help, contact Lifeline NZ on 0800 543 354 or www.lifeline.org.nz or the Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 828 865 or www.lifeline.org.nz/suicide-prevention.
Contact details:
For media registration and RSVP, please contact Dishi Gahlowt on 0434 159 833 or [email protected].
