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Royal Aust & NZ College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG Advocate for women's healthcare across AUS & NZ. Advocates on women’s health issues across Australia and New Zealand.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the leading standards body responsible for the training and education of specialists and GP obstetricians in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand. It is committed to the establishment and maintenance of the highest possible standards of practice in women’s health and provides programs in training, accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) that are responsive to the evolving health care needs of women. As such, the RANZCOG:

Sets the individual curricula, training programs and assessments to ensure that those graduating have the essential attributes and key competencies expected for clinical competency and effective practice as a medical practitioner, specialist or subspecialist within the chosen scope of practice. Provides advice to Federal and jurisdictional Government committees and other organisations. Develops best practice advice on issues relating to obstetrics and gynaecology offered in a range of formats including Patient Information Pamphlets and College Statements, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Positions and Communiques. Supports and develops educational initiatives, programs and resources for health professionals in Indigenous women’s health and those in Asia and the Pacific. Provides a CPD program facilitating training, continuing education, peer review and life-long learning. Supports research and advocacy for women’s health by forging productive relationships with individuals, the community and professional organisations, both locally and internationally. RANZCOG has approximately 5,500 members in Australia and New Zealand and internationally.

This World Menopause Day (18 October), RANZCOG is pleased to launch its new C-Gyn 9 guideline and accompanying resources...
17/10/2026

This World Menopause Day (18 October), RANZCOG is pleased to launch its new C-Gyn 9 guideline and accompanying resources on managing vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause.

This guidance has been developed to support clinicians in assessing and treating two of the most common symptom groups experienced during this life transition:
• Vasomotor symptoms – including hot flushes and night sweats
• Genitourinary symptoms – including dryness of the va**na and v***a, burning, irritation, discomfort or pain with s*x, and urinary changes such as urgency, pain or recurrent urinary tract infections

To assist with integrating this guideline into everyday practice, RANZCOG has released three accompanying resources:
📋 A quick reference guide for clinicians, including prescribing tables
📄 A patient information pamphlet, to assist consumers with understanding their available treatment options and informed decision-making
🎧 A podcast episode which distils key takeaways from the guideline in an accessible format

While C-Gyn 9 does not seek to address every aspect of menopause care, within its defined scope of vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms it represents a robust, evidence-based clinical resource.

The College looks forward to its involvement in the development of the comprehensive national guidelines for perimenopause and menopause, funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government.

Explore the new resources via: https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/menopause-guideline-vasomotor-genitourinary-symptoms/

The 2026 AOFOG Congress, hosted by RANZCOG, was the largest obstetrics and gynaecology event in the trans-Tasman in deca...
16/10/2026

The 2026 AOFOG Congress, hosted by RANZCOG, was the largest obstetrics and gynaecology event in the trans-Tasman in decades - and the biggest Congress in AOFOG's history.

RANZCOG gratefully acknowledges the delegates, speakers, sponsors, collaborators, volunteers and Congress organising committee who contributed to this landmark event and helped make it such a resounding success.

Collaboration between colleges, societies, and colleagues from across the region is essential to addressing disparities in women’s health, building the capacity of the O&G workforce, and driving improvements across borders.

Learning from our neighbours, who face different health and equity challenges, broadens perspectives, strengthens partnerships and inspires new approaches to improving outcomes for women and communities across the region.

Swipe through to see the numbers that tell the story of an extraordinary Congress.

RANZCOG together with ten of its international counterparts co-signed a joint statement committing to advancing respectf...
15/10/2026

RANZCOG together with ten of its international counterparts co-signed a joint statement committing to advancing respectful maternity care, through education, clinical practice, advocacy and partnership with women and communities.

As signatories our organisations will uphold respectful maternity care as a cornerstone of safe, positive, and person-centred experiences throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, and as a key public health priority worldwide. We support the principles and recommendations laid out in the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2025 statement on respectful care.

The statement was signed during the 2026 AOFOG Congress, where respectful maternity care was a core focus featured throughout the program.

Respectful maternity care is a fundamental right and a shared responsibility. Every woman should be treated with dignity, have her voice heard and her choices respected, and receive safe, compassionate care throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

We call on clinicians, governments, health services and professional organisations worldwide to join us in this commitment: to use language that supports trust and collaboration, and to provide the resources, leadership and working conditions that make respectful maternity care a reality for every woman, in every setting.

Read the full statement on the RANZCOG website:
https://ranzcog.edu.au/news/joint-statement-respectful-maternity-care/

14/10/2026

Putting the international in international congress! This week AOFOG 2026 has brought together over 2000 delegates from 50+ countries across 6 continents - the largest AOFOG Congress ever convened.

The meeting has supported the exchange of knowledge and innovation, enabling RANZCOG to spotlight advances in clinical practice, education, and training, whilst learning from neighbouring countries facing different health and equity challenges.

These are just a handful of the countries represented. Tell us where you're visiting from in the comments! 👇️

Moments from Days 2 and 3 of the AOFOG 2026 Congress, currently underway in Sydney. Over the first two days of the Scien...
14/10/2026

Moments from Days 2 and 3 of the AOFOG 2026 Congress, currently underway in Sydney.

Over the first two days of the Scientific Program, delegates heard from international keynote speakers, attended concurrent sessions delving into 30 separate themes and topics across O&G, sat in on Free Communication presentations, and heard from expert presenters in the Industry Symposia lunchtime sessions.

There's still another full day of learning, connection and collaboration to come – we're looking forward to seeing what the rest of the week brings.

✨ Highlights from Day 1 of the AOFOG 2026 Congress on Gadigal Country, Sydney!Yesterday’s program featured seven interac...
12/10/2026

✨ Highlights from Day 1 of the AOFOG 2026 Congress on Gadigal Country, Sydney!

Yesterday’s program featured seven interactive Pre-Congress Workshops spanning a diverse range of topics across obstetrics, gynaecology and the subspecialties.

Led by internationally renowned clinicians from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, the workshops provided valuable opportunities for participants to enhance their skills, exchange knowledge, connect with peers and learn from leaders in the field.

RANZCOG and AOFOG extend their sincere thanks to all facilitators, speakers and volunteers whose expertise and support helped make the Pre-Congress Workshop Program a success.

A true highlight in the RANZCOG events calendar: the Presentation and Awards Ceremony ✨️ Last night RANZCOG proudly cel...
12/10/2026

A true highlight in the RANZCOG events calendar: the Presentation and Awards Ceremony ✨️

Last night RANZCOG proudly celebrated the new Fellows, Subspecialists, and Associate Members of the College, alongside award recipients recognised for their outstanding contributions and lifetime achievements in women’s health.

Congratulations to all our new members and award recipients - we’re proud to celebrate your achievements and the dedication you bring to the College and the communities you serve.

11/10/2026

Sepsis in pregnancy is a serious condition, and early detection and treatment is vital. The Society of Obstetric Medicine Australia and New Zealand (SOMANZ) developed clinical guidelines for the investigation and management sepsis in pregnancy. In the latest episode of Taking O&G: a RANZCOG Podcast, host A/Prof Scott White speaks to Dr Lucy Bowyer about these guidelines and recommendation for implementing them in clinical practice.

They address considerations such as anaesthesia, fetal surveillance, and antibiotics while breastfeeding, and emphasise the importance of beginning treatment as soon as sepsis is suspected.

🎧 Listen or watch now on your preferred streaming platform (Apple, Spotify, or YouTube) and learn more at: https://ranzcog.edu.au/podcast/

✍️ RANZCOG members can log CPD hours under the EA, OM, or PR Domains for watching this episode. Submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733

08/10/2026

What began as a convenient way for members to manage their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has recently evolved to become much more – the RANZCOG App and is now a one-stop shop for staying connected with the College, what’s happening in the O&G community, and the resources and information members and trainees need!

✨ Discover events
🎧 Listen to podcasts
📖 Explore clinical resources and patient information
🗞️ Catch up on the latest RANZCOG news and access exclusive member-only content
✅ as well as manage CPD

Available free to all RANZCOG members and trainees, the RANZCOG app brings together a growing range of College content, right at your fingertips.

Download it today from the App Store or Google Play - or existing users can update their app to take advantage of its expanding range of features!

Find out more: https://ranzcog.edu.au/the-ranzcog-app/

RANZCOG together with the Australian Council on Smoking and Health, over 30 other leading health peak bodies, alongside ...
07/10/2026

RANZCOG together with the Australian Council on Smoking and Health, over 30 other leading health peak bodies, alongside doctors, nurses and community advocates have written to Australia's political leaders expressing deep concern over proposed policies which would make ci******es cheaper and v**es more widely available.

Australia has a serious illicit to***co and ni****ne problem. It is fuelling organised crime, harming communities and placing pressure on police, border officials and regulators.

In response, the Coalition government - if elected - has pledged to slash the to***co excise by 80%, legalise and tax v**es and ni****ne pouches, and bolster law enforcement in a bid shut down illicit trade.

Slashing the to***co excise and weakening v**e laws will only make smoking and va**ng rates go up, leading to more deaths, more years of disease, and increased healthcare costs.

The illicit trade was not caused by to***co-control policies. It has flourished because organised crime has access to a global oversupply of cheap to***co. We have allowed far too many to***co retailers to operate alongside weak regulation and poor enforcement. Criminal groups saw a low-risk, high-profit market and moved in. Making ci******es and v**es cheaper and available everywhere will not change that.

Australia has spent decades driving down smoking rates. We shouldn’t throw that away because criminals exploited a gap in enforcement and to***co companies now see an opportunity for more profit.

The answer is clear: stronger border controls, a higher standard for those licensed to sell to***co, a reduction in the number of stores and consistent penalties across the country, backed by well-funded enforcement.

We must also tackle the ongoing demand for all to***co and ni****ne products by making it easier to quit. That means free ni****ne replacement therapy to increase access to practical support for the 95% of smokers who are open to quitting, a commitment to a to***co and ni****ne-free generation and a renewed investment to support hard-hitting public health campaigns on the harms of all to***co use.

Read more in the joint letter on the College's website: https://shorturl.at/HmNNj

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