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.  

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2024 Allied Professionals Forum

The Allied Professionals Forum, hosted by the International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations, brings together healthcare professionals worldwide and provides the opportunity to engage in a truly global conversation on the challenges and advancements in ALS/MND care. Health professionals are also encouraged to submit an abstract for the forum and/or poster hall.

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Dr Nancy Young - Reading, Spelling & Writing Specialist - NZ Tour SPECIAL OFFER

J and J Literacy, Tātai Angitu - Literacy at Massey University, and Lifting Literacy Aotearoa,
are proud to bring to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025 the one and only Dr. Nancy Young -
Reading, Spelling, Writing Specialist. Author of the famous ‘Ladder of Reading & Writing’
and Co-Editor of the book ‘Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs
of ALL Learners’ (2024).

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Dr Nancy Young - Reading, Spelling & Writing Specialist - NZ Tour SPECIAL OFFER

J and J Literacy, Tātai Angitu - Literacy at Massey University, and Lifting Literacy Aotearoa,
are proud to bring to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025 the one and only Dr. Nancy Young -
Reading, Spelling, Writing Specialist. Author of the famous ‘Ladder of Reading & Writing’
and Co-Editor of the book ‘Climbing the Ladder of Reading & Writing: Meeting the Needs
of ALL Learners’ (2024).

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