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THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE:

• To advance the specialty of Hand Therapy.

• To promote expertise in the treatment of hand and upper limb conditions by therapists.

• To encourage interchange of techniques and ideas by both occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in this field.

• To organise seminars and meetings to educate and inform those interested in hand therapy.

• To foster a link between Hand Therapy New Zealand and the New Zealand Society for Surgery of the Hand.

• To circulate a regular newsletter informing of recent advances both in New Zealand and Internationally.

• To promote and facilitate the advancement of education in the field of Hand Therapy.

• To support undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes in Hand Therapy.

• To advance recognition of and interest in Hand Therapy by other health professionals.

• To promote and support the interests of members of the group.

• To do such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of these objectives.

Download the HTNZ Position Holders (awaiting update to document)