Prof Richard Newton

Professor Newton is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Monash University, recent past Clinical Director of the Peninsula Health Mental Health Service. He is on the Boards of Wellways, Mental Health Victoria, and the World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Australian Branch).
He helped establish the Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Services across Melbourne, established the BETRS Day Patient Program for those with severe eating disorders, and has led the reduction of restrictive practices across a number of health services. In 2021 Richard was awarded the RANZCP College Citation for his contributions to psychiatry in Australia. In 2009 Professor Newton received the RANZCP’s Margaret Tobin Award, which acknowledged his valuable contributions to administrative psychiatry, and these have continued in the decade since. He is strongly committed to quality and safety systems in mental health, and the provision of safe, effective, evidence-based interventions for all members of the community. Professor Newton has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles or book chapters and co-wrote the RANZCP clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of eating disorders