Why Join?
Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand is the recognised connected voice of allied health professionals advancing their common interests.
Allied health professional groups are comparatively small in number compared to other health professionals. Joining together increases our numbers significantly and gives us a strong voice on common interests and issues.
Each member association also benefits from the knowledge and skills shared within Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand. Each member association retains their autonomy and ability to act independently.
Together we can advance the common interests of allied health professionals and make a difference!
Allied health professional groups are comparatively small in number compared to other health professionals. Joining together increases our numbers significantly and gives us a strong voice on common interests and issues.
Each member association also benefits from the knowledge and skills shared within Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand. Each member association retains their autonomy and ability to act independently.
Together we can advance the common interests of allied health professionals and make a difference!
Membership Categories & Subscription Rates
Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand has the following membership categories:
There are four groups of Full Members:
Group 1 Regulated by statute – HPCA Act 2003 & SWR Act 2003
Group 2 Bachelor’s / Masters / Doctoral degree / Postgraduate Diplomas
Group 3 NZQA Level 5 or 6 Certificate / Diploma
Group 4 NZQA Level 4 Certificate
- Full Membership
- Commercial Associate Membership
- Strategic Partner Membership
There are four groups of Full Members:
Group 1 Regulated by statute – HPCA Act 2003 & SWR Act 2003
Group 2 Bachelor’s / Masters / Doctoral degree / Postgraduate Diplomas
Group 3 NZQA Level 5 or 6 Certificate / Diploma
Group 4 NZQA Level 4 Certificate
How to Join
All member organisations are required to meet the following criteria:
Individual practitioners within Member Associations:
All four groups are deemed to be Full Members of AHANZ. Full membership provides full and equal voting rights on the governance and strategic direction of the Society. Full members may also stand for election to the Society’s Executive Committee. Full membership includes access to each and every member forums as well as exclusive additional full member-only events.
To join, please complete the membership application form, or contact us.
- Have a Code of Ethics;
- Have a defined general scope of practice or standards of practice;
- Have competence standards and a mechanism for monitoring compliance with the standards;
- Have a robust public complaints process;
- Have a direct patient care role and may have application to broader public health outcomes.
Individual practitioners within Member Associations:
- Will be autonomous practitioners;
- Will practice in an evidence-based paradigm, using an internationally recognised body of knowledge to protect, restore and maintain optimal physical, sensory, psychological, cognitive, social and cultural function;
- May utilise or supervise assistants, technicians and support workers.
All four groups are deemed to be Full Members of AHANZ. Full membership provides full and equal voting rights on the governance and strategic direction of the Society. Full members may also stand for election to the Society’s Executive Committee. Full membership includes access to each and every member forums as well as exclusive additional full member-only events.
To join, please complete the membership application form, or contact us.
