Dr. Arjun Khaira is an Australian-trained and certified psychiatrist specialising in adult, youth, and intellectual disability psychiatry. Born and raised in Canberra, he is a fifth-generation Australian of Punjabi ancestry and is fluent in Punjabi. He has a strong interest in disabilities, multicultural mental health, men’s health, and doctors’ mental health. Dr. Khaira’s practice is guided by core values of honesty and inclusiveness.

 

He is unaffiliated with any pharmaceutical organisations, ensuring a balanced, fair, and unbiased approach to care. He is experienced in interpersonal social rhythm therapy (IPSRT), as well as supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapies.

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A graduate of Bond University, Dr. Khaira completed his psychiatric training in Canberra and New South Wales. He is strongly committed to social justice, demonstrated through his aid work in the Solomon Islands and leadership in global health organizations.

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Dr. Khaira holds several professional leadership roles, including Treasurer of the ACT branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) and Secretary of the National Association of Practicing Psychiatrists (NAPP). He is also a member of the National Association of Disability Medicine. As an accredited supervisor for the RANZCP training program, Dr. Khaira is actively involved in the education and mentoring of registrars, medical students, and doctors. He frequently provides individual and group supervision for GPs, pediatricians, and other medical professionals.

 

He also conducts assessments and reviews for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including restrictive practice reviews and access/maintenance reports.

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Dr. Khaira is recognised for his exceptional clinical skills, leadership abilities, and advocacy for mental health and disability.

 

He is passionate about multicultural psychiatry, education, and supporting registrars and doctors in training. His compassionate approach to patient care and commitment to promoting mental health and well-being make him a respected and influential figure in psychiatry.

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Training and Qualifications

• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP)

• Holds an advanced certificate in Adult Psychiatry from Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

• IPSRT certified

• MBBS Bond University

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Professional Memberships

• National Association of Practising Psychiatrists (NAPP) Executive Committee. 

• Australian Association of Developmental Disability Medicine (AADDM)

• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)

• PREMHA (Psychiatrists for racial equality in mental health Australia)

• RANZCP Faculty of Adult Psychiatry

• RANZCP Section of Psychiatry of Intellectual and Developmental

• Disabilities

• RANZCP Section of Youth Mental Health

• RANZCP Network of Asylum Seeker and Refugee Mental Health

• ACT RANZCP Branch Treasurer

Dr Khaira’s Areas of Interest
 

• Addictions

• Adolescent Psychiatry

• Adult Psychiatry

• Cosmetic Readiness Assessment

• Doctor’s Mental Health

• Gender Dysphoria

• Intellectual Disability

• Men’s mental health

• Mood Disorders

• Pre-surgical psychological assessment

• Psychotherapy (including IPSRT)

• Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders. 

• Personality disorders

• Sleep-wake disorders

 

Other Interests 

Teaching; being a registrar supervisor, guest lecturer, and examiner in multiple universities; cars, trains, and planes; new tech innovations in healthcare; food; family; and world travel.
 

Referrals to Dr Khaira

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• Referrals for psychiatric treatment and ​ongoing management

• Offers home-visits (subject to referral)

• Sees Adults and Adolescents over the age of 15

 

Dr Khaira does offer Telehealth appointments but requires initial appointment(s) to be face-to-face. 

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