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.
Advocacy
Events & Courses
View all Events & CoursesATANZ - 2026 Coaching for Communication Partners - August, CHRISTCHURCH
PRESENTED BY Dr Sam Brydon
A two-day workshop using the "Empowering Parents for AAC Approach" for professionals who support children to use AAC
IALP Motor Speech Disorders Committee Webinar
Using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for treatment goals and outcome measurement in adult motor speech clients.
National Forum Gender Identity In Voice
Every year the Victorian Gender Identity In Voice group (GIIV) organises a National Forum with colleagues from all over Australia. The main aim of this wider reach is to connect, share and update each other on speech pathology work done nationally in support of gender affirming voice and communication.
Event information
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WINNER - NZSAE Association Leader of the Year 2026
NZSTA are delighted to announce that our executive director, Siobhan Molloy, is the winner of the New Zealand Society of Association Executives Inc (NZSAE) Association Leader of the Year 2026!This is a wonderful achievement and recognition of the leadership, contribution and impact being made across New Zealand’s association sector and for NZSTA and its members.
Siobhan first joined NZSTA as a member in 1987 and has been involved with the Association in a range of roles over many years, including serving as vice president/membership, editor of Communication Matters, convening the 1992 conference Speaking of Swallowing, and contributing to the establishment of the inaugural Professional Accreditation Framework.
After many years in executive leadership roles outside NZSTA, Siobhan returned to the Association in 2021. Her work has focused on strengthening NZSTA’s role as a professional association, separating governance and management, supporting self-regulation, member engagement, advocacy, and Te Tiriti responsiveness. She is especially interested in how professional associations can protect the public, support ethical practice, and keep members connected to each other and to the future of the profession.
Congratulations Siobhan!