Associations

New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders (NZORD) - Rare disease information gateway, support groups directory, practical advice, health and disability resources, research information, news and issues.
http://www.nzord.org.nz

Maori Health Development Organisation - Tui Ora Ltd - New Zealand health organisation committed to meeting indigenous health care needs. Integrated care specialising in Maori mental health.
http://www.tuiora.co.nz

New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Consists of medical practitioners registered in New Zealand and who specialise in Otolaryngology.
http://www.orl.org.nz/

Parkinsons New Zealand - Provides health information and support services to assist people with Parkinsons, their families and their carers. We work as a team with related health professionals.
http://parkinsons.org.nz/

North Shore Hospice - Formed to provide appropriate care for people in the final stages of a terminal illness. Has provided palliative care for many thousands of dying patients and their families/whanau.
http://www.nshospice.co.nz/

Medical Industry Association - A group who represent the interests of manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices, diagnostic reagents and dental products. Information about membership, conferences and legislation.
http://www.mianz.co.nz/

Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Society (ANZHNS) - A multidisciplinary group of medical specialists promoting the practice of head and neck oncology, fostering research and seeeking optimal treatment outcomes.
http://www.anzhns.org/

Neurological Foundation of New Zealand - A registered charity formed in 1971 using research, education and information to reduce the level of suffering and premature death from diseases of the brain and nervous system.
http://www.neurological.org.nz

New Zealand Audiological Society - The professional body of Audiologists in New Zealand
http://www.audiology.org.nz/

MASTA New Zealand - Medical information for Doctors and Nurses about travel health needs of New Zealand travellers.
http://www.worldwise.co.nz/

New Zealand Society of Podiatrists - Representing podiatrists, helping to maintain standards of practice, advance podiatric education, and improve patient access to increased treatment options within podiatry.
http://www.podiatry.org.nz/

Public Health WWW Networking Project - A site for discussion and resources for anyone interested in using the WWW for networking about public health.
http://www.publichealth.org.nz/

New Zealand Nurses Organisation - Represents members, promotes nursing and midwifery and participates in health and social policy development.
http://www.nzno.org.nz/

Parent to Parent - A national organisation working with families and children affected by disabilities, health impairments, rare syndromes and special needs.
http://www.parent2parent.org.nz/

NZ Society of Clinical and Applied Hypnotherapy - This society has hypnotherapy practitioners in many New Zealand cities and towns. Formed in 1984 it is linked to the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists.
http://www.nzhypnotherapists.co.nz

Immunisation Advisory Centre - Offers unbiased information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of childhood immunisation against infectious diseases.
http://www.immune.org.nz/

ProCare - A group of more than 300 general practitioners throughout the greater Auckland region, who work together to provide the health care services.
http://www.procare.co.nz/

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners - The national body in New Zealand concerned with standards and education for General Practitioners and of General Practice.
http://www.rnzcgp.org.nz/

New Zealand Rheumatology Association - Site is intended to help facilitate communication between members of the NZRA, and improve public understanding of arthritis.
http://www.rheumatology.org.nz/

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation - Aiming to raise the quality of health care by supporting and encouraging health research. New Zealand research grants and charitible donations.
http://www.cmrf.org.nz/

National Association for Loss and Grief - A voluntary, non-profit organisation which focuses on issues related to loss and grief. Organisation news, list of branches and membership information.
http://www.nalag.org.nz/

DermNet - The award-winning Web site of the New Zealand Dermatological Society, aims to provide authoritative information about the skin for health professionals and patients with skin diseases.
http://www.dermnet.org.nz/

Public Health Association of New Zealand - Aims to promote public debate of health and health services, participate in the formulation and evaluation of health policy, promote research, disseminate knowledge, and coordinated action.
http://www.pha.org.nz/

Aotearoa New Zealand Association Of Social Workers (ANZASW) - The professional body representing the interests of social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand and providing the structure for accountability of social workers to their profession, consumers and public.
http://www.anzasw.org.nz/

KIDS Foundation of New Zealand - Offer support to children and adults with primary immune deficiencies, immune defects and related blood disorders.
http://www.idfnz.org.nz/kids/index.htm

Plunket Society - Royal New Zealand Plunket Society - a major provider of well child health services in NZ.
http://www.plunket.org.nz

Alcohol Drug Assn NZ (ADANZ ) - Offers a range of alcohol and other drug information. Also provides a support helpline for family and friends around alcohol and other drug use.
http://www.adanz.org.nz/

Health Information Association of NZ - An association who support the development of comprehensive health information systems and services.
http://www.hianz.org.nz/

New Zealand Dietetic Association (Inc) - National association of the dietetic profession currently representing over 450 dietitians and associated professionals practicing in diverse areas of dietetics throughout New Zealand.
http://www.dietitians.org.nz

Head Injury Society of New Zealand - Provides basic information about brain injury. The site also provides contacts for local support groups.
http://www.head-injury.org.nz/

The New Zealand Lysosomal Storage Diseases Support Group - Information, support and advocacy for families affected by Lysosomal Storage diseases, a group of rare genetic diseases.
http://www.ldnz.org.nz/

The NZ Charter of Health Practitioners Inc - Represents the varied modalities involved in the natural healthcare profession of New Zealand.
http://www.healthcharter.org.nz/

Medical Aid Abroad - Not for profit organisation supplying medical supplies to developing nations. Includes overview and contact details.
http://www.maa.org.nz