Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand
Collaboration, Cohesion, Coordination
Allied health professionals are qualified practitioners with specialised expertise in preventing, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions and illnesses. Allied health practitioners often work within a multidisciplinary health team to provide specialised support for different patient needs. They work in diverse settings including: primary care, secondary care, community health hubs, PHO’s, private health clinics, schools, correctional facilities, maraes, hospices, health promotion, health NGO’s, disability services, aged care facilities and sporting organisations.
AHANZ is a national voice for allied health professions in New Zealand. We represent and advocate for better patient outcomes through a holistic approach to health care. AHANZ has an important role as the national body with government ministries and other organisations that seek a collective view of allied health.
AHANZ is a collegial body consisting of over 30 national allied health associations that represent over 30,000 individual allied health professionals.
Our Vision
Optimum health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders
Our Mission
Ensuring allied health professions are recognised and contribute to their full potential to enable New Zealanders to enjoy health and wellbeing
AHANZ is a national voice for allied health professions in New Zealand. We represent and advocate for better patient outcomes through a holistic approach to health care. AHANZ has an important role as the national body with government ministries and other organisations that seek a collective view of allied health.
AHANZ is a collegial body consisting of over 30 national allied health associations that represent over 30,000 individual allied health professionals.
Our Vision
Optimum health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders
Our Mission
Ensuring allied health professions are recognised and contribute to their full potential to enable New Zealanders to enjoy health and wellbeing