About
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.
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Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant provides administration services and co-ordinates membership for the Association. This position acts as a liaison with members, potential members, external clients and related organisations.
Rebecca Harris
Postal address: PO Box 6261, Dunedin 9016
Phone: 0224039548