About
The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA) is the national professional body of speech-language therapists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We are committed to supporting all New Zealanders with the life essentials – effective communication and safe swallowing. These life essentials contribute to our well-being.
This site contains information for parents, clients and families on speech-language therapy and for practising speech-language therapists.
Events & Courses
View All Events & CoursesMND Insight Research 2025 – What’s Next?
The 2025 MND Insight Research study — formerly known as the MND Insight Survey — has reached a major milestone, thanks to the dedication of our MND community. This collaborative research effort has produced a rich dataset that sheds light on the lived experience of motor neurone disease in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Event informationNZSTA 2025 Conference: Navigating the changing landscape
Date: 10-12 September 2025
Location: Napier
Venue: Napier War Memorial Centre, 48 Marine Parade, Napier