The Society (Physiotherapy NZ)

"All true professionals should join their professional body and make every effort to lift their profession..... The rewards that I have had, have been in no small measure due to the efforts of my Society." - Brian Mulligan FNZSP(Hon), DipMT

Here are the Rules of the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists (from May 2010 known as Physiotherapy New Zealand).

2009 Annual Report

Established in 1950, Physiotherapy New Zealand (the New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists - NZSP) has become a vital, stable, effective organisation providing:

  • Advocacy
  • Education
  • Information
  • Services

There is one very basic reason why any health professional needs to be a member of the professional society: it comes with the territory; it's one of the responsibilities of the health professional.  No health professional can operate in isolation.  Kia akotahi tatou, kia kotahi ra. (Let's learn and grow together.)

Physiotherapy New Zealand supporting you:

  • Communication
  • Advice
  • Lobbying
  • Research
  • CPD
  • Marketing
  • Insurance

Advocacy: the united voice of physiotherapists

  • Physiotherapy New Zealand lobbies for your interests and for quality physiotherapy services in New Zealand

Education: keeping you professional

  • Physiotherapy New Zealand gives you access to the current knowledge base you need as a health professional

Information: empowering your work

  • Physiotherapy New Zealand communicates with you regularly and whenever there is urgent news, or urgent action required

Services: assisting you

  • Physiotherapy New Zealand delivers efficient services which are relevant to your needs - for instance, professional indemnity insurance to protect you

Tae Ora Tinana

  • Tae Ora Tinana is the group of Maori physiotherapists which works in partnership with the Society to establish a Maori identity within your Society and within your profession, and to support Maori physiotherapistss and students.

Branches

  • As a member of your local Branch you can attend seminars, network with colleagues, discuss the latest information and issues, and participate in local drives to market your profession

Special Interest Groups

  • Focus on your specific area of interest and gain additional informaton, education and expertise through our Special Interest Groups.