About NZSTA
NZSTA is the national professional body of speech-language therapists in NZ. Within speech-language therapy professional practice NZSTA implements and oversees the following:
General Information
The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association is the national professional body of Speech-Language Therapists in New Zealand. Within Speech-Language Therapy professional practice, the NZSTA implements and oversees the following:
Professional Standards
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Standards of Practice
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Annual Practicing Certificate
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International qualifications approval
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Oversight of standards of student training
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Legal requirements to gain registration
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Access to Indemnity insurance
Professional Development
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Biennial Conference
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2-day Professional Development Event adjoined to AGM between Biennial Conference
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Resource library
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Scholarships for study, research and presentation of papers
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Funding to attend overseas and other conferences
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Continuing Professional Development Record
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Special Interest Groups
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Local Professional Development Events
Public Relations
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Liaison of Speech-Language Therapists with other Speech-Language Therapists
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Public profiling of the profession
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Liaison with associated professional groups and government departments
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Representatives on Special Groups
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Speech-Language Therapy Historical Archives
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Media Database related to the profession
Publications
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Professional Website
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New Zealand Journal of Speech-Language Therapy - annual journal
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Communication Matters - quarterly magazine

