Fostering Respect

RANZCOG supports the cultivation of respectful O&G workplaces and training environments, free from bullying, harassment and discrimination.

Read our Action Plan Confidential Support

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RANZCOG Workplace Behaviours and Safety Survey closes 28 June

Share your workplace experiences from the last two years, including on culture, safety and professional behaviours.

The survey is open to Fellows, Associate members, SIMGs and Trainees (FRANZCOG, Subspecialty, APTP, PTP).

Access your unique survey invite in your email sent on 22 June from BPA Analytics.

Complete the survey to go into the draw to win a $300 July Luggage voucher. RANZCOG CPD participants can self-claim 0.5 hours under the Educational Activities domain.

About

Our Fostering Respect Action Plan outlines how the College will implement the 24 recommendations of the independent Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Advisory Working Group. Further details can be found in our 2023, 2024 and 2025 progress reports.

It is in everyone’s interest to foster a culture of respect in medical workplaces: teams perform better, individuals are empowered to do their best work and risks to patient safety are reduced. This stance aligns with our values of kindness, integrity and respect.

Discrimination, Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Harassment Surveys

In 2023, we conducted a member and trainee survey on the prevalence of discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment and harassment (DBSH) in O&G. This followed on from our 2016 and 2021 surveys.

The College contracted BPA Analytics to conduct its 2021 and 2023 surveys and collate the results. These surveys were confidential and anonymous; RANZCOG received only de-identified, aggregated data. Please view BPA’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policy.

For more information, view RANZCOG’s Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Resource Guide.

Confidential Support

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our members and trainees.

If you have encountered discrimination, bullying or harassment in your workplace, we encourage you to seek confidential support.

Member and Trainee Wellbeing

Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Advisory Working Group

In 2021 RANZCOG convened the independent BHD Advisory Working Group to inform our work in preventing mistreatment in O&G. The working group made 24 recommendations to the College Board, which the Board accepted.

Read more about the advisory group’s final report and how our Fostering Respect Action Plan outlines how we will implement the recommendations.

Background

The BHD Advisory Working Group provided recommendations to the Board on how RANZCOG could support and advocate for the prevention of mistreatment in O&G.

In preparing their report, the Advisory Working Group drew on the following research and consultation: