Doctors' health and wellbeing

If you require immediate support, please call Converge International on 1300 687 327 in Australia or 0800 666 367 in New Zealand, and identify yourself as an ANZCA fellow, trainee or SIMG.

Healthy doctors ensure a sustainable workforce that provides best patient care. We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our fellows, trainees and specialist international medical graduates throughout all stages of their career.

We support a number of services and initiatives which are underpinned by our commitment outlined in our Doctors' Health and Wellbeing Framework.

ANZCA Doctors' Support Program - Converge

As part of our ongoing support for our fellows, trainees, and SIMGs, ANZCA has engaged the professional services of Converge International – a confidential and independent counselling and coaching program.

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Critical Incident Debriefing

Our Critical Incident Debriefing Toolkit provides a comprehensive, evidence-based resource on what are critical incidents, how to provide support and a hot debrief following a critical incident. It can be read in sections or as a whole.

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Wellbeing Special Interest Group (SIG)

The aim of the Wellbeing SIG is to promote the personal and psychological wellbeing and to heighten awareness of wellbeing issues in anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists.

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Doctors’ health advisory services

We have developed a directory of doctors' health advisory services and helplines in Australia and New Zealand.

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Bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment

ANZCA considers bullying, discrimination and harassment unacceptable behaviour that will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Fellows and trainees acting as college representatives are responsible for ensuring an environment free of this behaviour.

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