Associations

Smokefree Aotearoa New Zealand Smokefree Aotearoa New Zealand- Facts about the dangers of smoking and information on the Smokefree initiative to encourage New Zealand smokers to quit. Hospice North Shore Hospice North Shore- Provides compassionate, specialist care to people who are dying, and supports the families and carers. Information on services, education, resources, voluntee… Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (ANZHNCS) Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (ANZHNCS)- A multidisciplinary group of medical specialists promoting the practice of head and neck oncology, fostering res… New Zealand Rheumatology Association New Zealand Rheumatology Association- Site is intended to help facilitate communication between members of the NZRA, and improve public understanding of arthritis. Māori Medical Practitioners Association Māori Medical Practitioners Association- Advances Māori health by contributing to the leadership of the health sector and by development and maintenance of the Māori medical workf… Health Information Association of NZ Health Information Association of NZ- An association who support the development of comprehensive health information systems and services. National Association for Loss and Grief National Association for Loss and Grief- A voluntary, non-profit organisation which focusing on issues related to loss and grief. Recognised by a wide cross section of the caring … Parent to Parent Parent to Parent- A national organisation working with families and children affected by disabilities, health impairments, rare syndromes and special needs. Medical Aid Abroad Medical Aid Abroad- Not for profit organisation supplying medical supplies to developing nations. Includes overview and contact details. New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders (NZORD) New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders (NZORD)- Rare disease information gateway, support groups directory, practical advice, health and disability resources, research inform… New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation- Represents members, promotes nursing and midwifery and participates in health and social policy development. Neurological Foundation of New Zealand Neurological Foundation of New Zealand- A registered charity formed in 1971 using research, education and information to reduce the level of suffering and premature death from dis… NZ Society of Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy NZ Society of Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy- This society has hypnotherapy practitioners in many New Zealand cities and towns. Formed in 1984 it is linked to the Australian So… ProCare ProCare- A group of more than 300 general practitioners throughout the greater Auckland region, who work together to provide the health care services. MASTA New Zealand MASTA New Zealand- Medical information for Doctors and Nurses about travel health needs of New Zealand travellers. Public Health Association of New Zealand Public Health Association of New Zealand- Aims to promote public debate of health and health services, participate in the formulation and evaluation of health policy, promote rese… The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation- Aiming to raise the quality of health care by supporting and encouraging health research. New Zealand research grants and charitable do… New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery- Consists of medical practitioners registered in New Zealand and who specialise in Otolaryngology. Public Health WWW Networking Project Public Health WWW Networking Project- A site for discussion and resources for anyone interested in using the WWW for networking about public health. Plunket Society Plunket Society- Royal New Zealand Plunket Society - a major provider of well child health services in NZ. The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners- The national body in New Zealand concerned with standards and education for General Practitioners and of General Practice. Parkinsons New Zealand Parkinsons New Zealand- Provides health information and support services to assist people with Parkinsons, their families and their carers. We work as a team with related health p… New Zealand Audiological Society New Zealand Audiological Society- The professional body of Audiologists in New Zealand The New Zealand Lysosomal Storage Diseases Support Group The New Zealand Lysosomal Storage Diseases Support Group- Information, support and advocacy for families affected by Lysosomal Storage diseases, a group of rare genetic diseases. Immunisation Advisory Centre Immunisation Advisory Centre- Offers unbiased information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of childhood immunisation against infectious diseases. New Zealand Dietetic Association (Inc) New Zealand Dietetic Association (Inc)- National association of the dietetic profession currently representing over 450 dietitians and associated professionals practicing in diver… New Zealand Society of Podiatrists New Zealand Society of Podiatrists- Representing podiatrists, helping to maintain standards of practice, advance podiatric education, and improve patient access to increased treat… DermNet NZ DermNet NZ- Provides authoritative information about skin diseases, conditions and treatment for patients and their health professionals. NZHHA [New Zealand Home Heating Association] NZHHA [New Zealand Home Heating Association]- A trade organisation, consisting of most of New Zealand's manufacturers, retailers and installers. Information, handy tips and links … Retail NZ Retail NZ- Trade association with a membership representing a wide variety of retailers, from Kaitaia to Stewart Island. Events, media, advocacy and advisory.