As specialists in training, it can be challenging to balance the competing demands of your professional and personal commitments. The College prioritises the wellbeing of trainees, understanding that a healthy workforce is integral to the quality of patient care and the sustainability of our professions.
RANZCR Training Liaison Officers (TLOs) have newly appointed two TLOs: one for Australia and Singapore and one in New Zealand. The TLOs will support trainees on individual issues and concerns as they arise throughout their training program. The TLOs will help guide all trainee issues, using College policies or other tools where necessary, to maintain a healthy trainee-work-life balance. Practical and confidential support is provided in a safe and transparent manner and available to all metro, regional and rural trainees.
TLOs offer:
Contact Details
Monday – Friday 9.00–3.30 pm (AEST & NZDT)
Tuesday evening 6.00–8.00 pm (AEST & NZDT)
Lisa Grayson: +61 437 893 913
Jenna Howell: +64 2 7434 8515
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Australia and Singapore TLO - Lisa Grayson
Lisa recently joined RANZCR from RANZCOG where she managed and supported subspeciality trainees over five years. She therefore has a great appreciation of the issues and concerns of trainees and understands the college environment. This experience, along with a background in group facilitation make Lisa a valuable advocate for trainees. She acknowledges the need to re-engage with all RANZCR trainees and will provide a safe and confidential space to discuss issues or concerns. Lisa has two teenage children that keep her busy and is based in Melbourne.
New Zealand TLO - Jenna Howell
Jenna has been with the College for over seven years in a variety of roles in the training area. Over that time, she has built excellent relationships with the training networks and stakeholders. In her new role of Senior Project Officer, Education Projects and TLO NZ Jenna will work closely with the College Office Bearers and Trainee Committees. Jenna lives in Wellington, working alongside the NZ team and the Specialty Training team in Sydney. She encourages NZ trainees to get in touch for a confidential chat. If she can’t help you, she will find someone who can. Jenna has two teenage boys and like many trainees, is navigating the best life/work balance.
What's Happening This Month 3 Ways to Better Understand Your Emotions - by Susan DavidA really useful article on effectively dealing with and naming your emotions.Click on the link to read the article: 3 Ways to Better Understand Your Emotions (hbr.org) Action for Happiness - September RANZCR Trainee Committees RANZCR Trainee CommitteesRANZCR has two trainee committees:Clinical Radiology Trainee Committee (CRTC)Radiation Oncology Trainee Committee (ROTC)The CRTC and ROTC ensure that the trainees’ perspectives, issues and priorities are represented at all key levels within the college. Both trainee committee representatives are appointed for a one-year term and if you would like to be involved, please reach out to your trainee committee below.Clinical Radiology Training Committee (CRTC)Sanjay HettigeCRTC Chair 2023This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.CR Trainees Committee Terms of Reference (ToR)Radiation Oncology Training Committee (ROTC)Dr Tracy Lim ROTC Chair 2023 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.RO Trainee Committee Terms of Reference (ToR) Accessing support in a rural and regional setting We understand that members who are working in more rural and regional settings face unique challenges, and below are two options available to help you access targeted support and connect with others in a similar position.BUSH SUPPORT SERVICESwww.crana.org.au/mental-health-wellbeing/overviewA free and anonymous 24-hour telephone counselling line for Australian rural and remote health professionals and their families. It is staffed by psychologists experienced in the remote sector.RURAL DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (RDAA)www.rdaa.com.auThe RDAA has branches in each state of Australia and offers significant support and networking for doctors working in rural and remote settings. Membership fees apply. Resources - Australia and New Zealand Support DOCTOR'S HEALTH ALLIANCEwww.adhn.org.auThe website has contacts for NZ and every Australian state and territory for confidential advice and support, self-assessment resources, links to other sites and other resources.AustraliaFor State & Territory Phone Numbers visit: www.adhn.org.auNew Zealand0800 471 2654 Resources - Australian Support Organisations LIFELINE AUSTRALIAwww.lifeline.org.au131114Free 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention via telephone for people experiencing emotional distress.SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au1300 659 467 Telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide. The website has multiple resources for people who are feeling suicidal and for those around them.BEYOND BLUEwww.beyondblue.org.au1300 224 636Mental health organisation focused on supporting people affected by depression, anxiety and suicide. There is a 24-hour crisis support line, an on-line community/forums and multiple resources on the website.DRS4DRSwww.drs4drs.com.au1300 374 377The Medical Board of Australia partnered with the AMA to establish DRS4DRS (initially DHS) in 2014. DRS4DRS operates separately from regulatory bodies, so it can confidentially support doctors without fear of reporting. DRS4DRS promotes the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Australia. The website has multiple resources and the organisation runs a telehealth service for doctors who are struggling with mental health.MENSLINEwww.mensline.org.au1300 78 99 78MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men.QLIFEwww.qlife.org.au1800 184 527QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.au1800 737 732Confidential national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.ALCOHOL AND DRUG FOUNDATIONwww.adf.org.au 1300 85 85 84 Resources - New Zealand Support Organisations LIFELINE AOTEAROAwww.lifeline.org.nz0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE)Text: 4357 (HELP)SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINEwww.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisi-helpline/0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION OF NEW ZEALANDwww.mentalhealth.org.nzThe website contains multiple resources, including links to helplines at multiple support organisations (e.g., specific to depression, anxiety, alcohol and drugs, family and parenting etc).DEPRESSION HELPLINEwww.depression.org.nz0800 111 757Text: 4202Multiple resources are available on the website, including links to other organisations, on-line self-assessment tools, self-help resources, advice for helping others etc.ANXIETY NZwww.anxiety.org.nz0800 269 4389OUTLINE NZwww.outline.org.nz0800 OUTLINE (0800 688 5463) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) When working in Australia or New Zealand hospitals, you will have access to an EAP. This offers free, confidential advice to its employees. An EAP will also be available in many private practices. Information should be available in your induction pack or staff noticeboard.Australiawww.convergeinternational.com.au1300 687 327New Zealandwww.eapservices.co.nz0800 327 669 Free Online Training & Education Free online training & education courses: Free NSW Mental Health Online Carer Training & Education
RANZCR Trainee Committees RANZCR Trainee CommitteesRANZCR has two trainee committees:Clinical Radiology Trainee Committee (CRTC)Radiation Oncology Trainee Committee (ROTC)The CRTC and ROTC ensure that the trainees’ perspectives, issues and priorities are represented at all key levels within the college. Both trainee committee representatives are appointed for a one-year term and if you would like to be involved, please reach out to your trainee committee below.Clinical Radiology Training Committee (CRTC)Sanjay HettigeCRTC Chair 2023This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.CR Trainees Committee Terms of Reference (ToR)Radiation Oncology Training Committee (ROTC)Dr Tracy Lim ROTC Chair 2023 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.RO Trainee Committee Terms of Reference (ToR) Accessing support in a rural and regional setting We understand that members who are working in more rural and regional settings face unique challenges, and below are two options available to help you access targeted support and connect with others in a similar position.BUSH SUPPORT SERVICESwww.crana.org.au/mental-health-wellbeing/overviewA free and anonymous 24-hour telephone counselling line for Australian rural and remote health professionals and their families. It is staffed by psychologists experienced in the remote sector.RURAL DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (RDAA)www.rdaa.com.auThe RDAA has branches in each state of Australia and offers significant support and networking for doctors working in rural and remote settings. Membership fees apply. Resources - Australia and New Zealand Support DOCTOR'S HEALTH ALLIANCEwww.adhn.org.auThe website has contacts for NZ and every Australian state and territory for confidential advice and support, self-assessment resources, links to other sites and other resources.AustraliaFor State & Territory Phone Numbers visit: www.adhn.org.auNew Zealand0800 471 2654 Resources - Australian Support Organisations LIFELINE AUSTRALIAwww.lifeline.org.au131114Free 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention via telephone for people experiencing emotional distress.SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au1300 659 467 Telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide. The website has multiple resources for people who are feeling suicidal and for those around them.BEYOND BLUEwww.beyondblue.org.au1300 224 636Mental health organisation focused on supporting people affected by depression, anxiety and suicide. There is a 24-hour crisis support line, an on-line community/forums and multiple resources on the website.DRS4DRSwww.drs4drs.com.au1300 374 377The Medical Board of Australia partnered with the AMA to establish DRS4DRS (initially DHS) in 2014. DRS4DRS operates separately from regulatory bodies, so it can confidentially support doctors without fear of reporting. DRS4DRS promotes the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Australia. The website has multiple resources and the organisation runs a telehealth service for doctors who are struggling with mental health.MENSLINEwww.mensline.org.au1300 78 99 78MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men.QLIFEwww.qlife.org.au1800 184 527QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.1800 RESPECTwww.1800respect.org.au1800 737 732Confidential national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.ALCOHOL AND DRUG FOUNDATIONwww.adf.org.au 1300 85 85 84 Resources - New Zealand Support Organisations LIFELINE AOTEAROAwww.lifeline.org.nz0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE)Text: 4357 (HELP)SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINEwww.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisi-helpline/0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION OF NEW ZEALANDwww.mentalhealth.org.nzThe website contains multiple resources, including links to helplines at multiple support organisations (e.g., specific to depression, anxiety, alcohol and drugs, family and parenting etc).DEPRESSION HELPLINEwww.depression.org.nz0800 111 757Text: 4202Multiple resources are available on the website, including links to other organisations, on-line self-assessment tools, self-help resources, advice for helping others etc.ANXIETY NZwww.anxiety.org.nz0800 269 4389OUTLINE NZwww.outline.org.nz0800 OUTLINE (0800 688 5463) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) When working in Australia or New Zealand hospitals, you will have access to an EAP. This offers free, confidential advice to its employees. An EAP will also be available in many private practices. Information should be available in your induction pack or staff noticeboard.Australiawww.convergeinternational.com.au1300 687 327New Zealandwww.eapservices.co.nz0800 327 669 Free Online Training & Education Free online training & education courses: Free NSW Mental Health Online Carer Training & Education
RANZCR has two trainee committees:
The CRTC and ROTC ensure that the trainees’ perspectives, issues and priorities are represented at all key levels within the college. Both trainee committee representatives are appointed for a one-year term and if you would like to be involved, please reach out to your trainee committee below.
Clinical Radiology Training Committee (CRTC)
Sanjay Hettige
CRTC Chair 2023
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CR Trainees Committee Terms of Reference (ToR)
Radiation Oncology Training Committee (ROTC)
Dr Tracy Lim
ROTC Chair 2023
RO Trainee Committee Terms of Reference (ToR)
We understand that members who are working in more rural and regional settings face unique challenges, and below are two options available to help you access targeted support and connect with others in a similar position.
www.crana.org.au/mental-health-wellbeing/overview
A free and anonymous 24-hour telephone counselling line for Australian rural and remote health professionals and their families. It is staffed by psychologists experienced in the remote sector.
www.rdaa.com.au
The RDAA has branches in each state of Australia and offers significant support and networking for doctors working in rural and remote settings. Membership fees apply.
www.adhn.org.au
The website has contacts for NZ and every Australian state and territory for confidential advice and support, self-assessment resources, links to other sites and other resources.
Australia
For State & Territory Phone Numbers visit: www.adhn.org.au
New Zealand
0800 471 2654
www.lifeline.org.au
131114
Free 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention via telephone for people experiencing emotional distress.
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
1300 659 467
Telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide. The website has multiple resources for people who are feeling suicidal and for those around them.
www.beyondblue.org.au
1300 224 636
Mental health organisation focused on supporting people affected by depression, anxiety and suicide. There is a 24-hour crisis support line, an on-line community/forums and multiple resources on the website.
www.drs4drs.com.au
1300 374 377
The Medical Board of Australia partnered with the AMA to establish DRS4DRS (initially DHS) in 2014. DRS4DRS operates separately from regulatory bodies, so it can confidentially support doctors without fear of reporting. DRS4DRS promotes the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Australia. The website has multiple resources and the organisation runs a telehealth service for doctors who are struggling with mental health.
www.mensline.org.au
1300 78 99 78
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men.
www.qlife.org.au
1800 184 527
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
www.1800respect.org.au
1800 737 732
Confidential national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service.
www.adf.org.au
1300 85 85 84
www.lifeline.org.nz
0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE)
Text: 4357 (HELP)
www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisi-helpline/
0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
www.mentalhealth.org.nz
The website contains multiple resources, including links to helplines at multiple support organisations (e.g., specific to depression, anxiety, alcohol and drugs, family and parenting etc).
www.depression.org.nz
0800 111 757
Text: 4202
Multiple resources are available on the website, including links to other organisations, on-line self-assessment tools, self-help resources, advice for helping others etc.
www.anxiety.org.nz
0800 269 4389
www.outline.org.nz
0800 OUTLINE (0800 688 5463)
When working in Australia or New Zealand hospitals, you will have access to an EAP. This offers free, confidential advice to its employees. An EAP will also be available in many private practices. Information should be available in your induction pack or staff noticeboard.
www.convergeinternational.com.au
1300 687 327
www.eapservices.co.nz
0800 327 669
Free online training & education courses: Free NSW Mental Health Online Carer Training & Education