Advocacy
RANZCOG advocates to make meaningful progress towards our mission of excellence and equity in women’s health. Advocacy InitiativesContact Us
How we advocate
As the peak body for women’s health in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, RANZCOG offers expert advice to guide changes in health policy and clinical practice.
The College cultivates relationships across the health system and government, ensuring collaboration and that our priorities are heard and acted upon. By closely monitoring the political landscape, we respond swiftly through formal processes, public communications, and established relationships whenever necessary. This approach ensures that women’s health and our members are effectively represented when important decisions are made.
Why we advocate
RANZCOG is a leading voice on critical issues in women’s health, dedicated to advocating for equitable care for women and their families while supporting the professionals who care for them.
The College works to ensure obstetrics and gynaecology remain sustainable and accessible, recognising that women’s health must be prioritised in key decision-making spaces. Advocacy underpins all aspects of the College’s work, as without it, decisions about our specialty risk being made for us, by others, without our input.
What we advocate for
As a core pillar of RANZCOG’s strategic priorities, the College’s advocacy focuses are:
Health outcomes for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander women and wāhine Māori.
Gender bias in the healthcare, research and the regulatory environment.
Access to O&G services, particularly in rural, regional and remote areas.
Prevention of birth trauma.
Sexual and reproductive health, including access to abortion.
Access to medicines and devices used within women’s health.
Increased support and advocacy to ensure sustainability of both Public and Private O&G.
Workforce related issues in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, including subspecialist care.
Advocacy initiatives
$34m in Funding for 3-Day Postnatal Stay Must be Used Flexibly
RANZCOG & NZCOM welcome funding for maternity care in Budget 2026.
Abortion Access Under Attack Again in Two Australian States
RANZCOG is deeply concerned by new attacks on abortion access and reproductive healthcare across Australia
Aotearoa New Zealand Pre-Budget 2026 Statement
Learn about the key priorities RANZCOG is advocating for in the upcoming Aotearoa New Zealand Budget.