General Information
The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association is the national professional body of Speech-language Therapists in New Zealand.
We are the association for our members. We are over 700 Speech-language Therapists. We are committed to giving all New Zealanders their life essentials – effective communication and safe swallowing. With these life essentials comes well-being.
We believe in the well-being of Aotearoa now and in the future.
Within speech-language therapy professional practice, the NZSTA implements and oversees the following:
Professional Standards
Principles and Rules of Ethics
NZSTA Scope of Practice
International qualifications approval
Oversight of standards of student training
Legal requirements to gain registration
Provide guidance on Indemnity insurance
Professional Development
Biennial Conference
2-day Professional Development Event adjoined to AGM between Biennial Conference
Awards for study, research and presentation of papers
Funding to attend overseas and other conferences
Continuing Professional Development Record
Special Interest Groups
Local Professional Development Events
Public Relations
Liaison of Speech-Language Therapists with other Speech-Language Therapists
Public profiling of the profession
Liaison with associated professional groups and government departments
Representatives on Special Groups
Speech-language therapy Historical Archives
Media Database related to the profession
Publications
Professional Website
Speech, Language and Hearing Journal
Communication Matters
Our Values
Work in partnership and with integrity
Be leaders in the field of communication and swallowing
Be person and whānau centred, working with respect and humility
Provide an equitable, excellent service
Our Mission
To guide and govern the educational, clinical and ethical standards of SLT practice
To empower SLTs to provide excellent and equitable services to our communities
To represent the interests and views of SLTs
To be responsive to te Tiriti o Waitangi and an international leader in cultural responsiveness
To promote quality evidence based SLT practice and research