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 & CoursesSupervision Skills for Social Service and Health Professionals - across 2 days 9 & 16 Nov
with Aly McNicoll and the New Zealand Coaching and Mentoring Centre.
NZQA Micro-credential (level 5, 5 credits)
Stroke Quality Day 2026
Stroke Quality Day 2026 will be held on Friday 13 November at the University of Otago, Wellington Campus.
Event information
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Meet NZSTA's new Executive Director
The Board is excited to welcome Annette Rotherham as the new executive director of the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association.Annette will already be well known to many members. She has an extensive history with the Association, having served on the NZSTA Board for eight years, including four years as president. She brings broad experience across clinical practice, governance, leadership, research, education and advocacy, together with a deep understanding of our organisation, our profession and the communities we serve.