Hand Therapy Special Interest Group

Welcome to the homepage of the Hand Therapy SIG which is a part of NZAOT. Members of NZAOT who have an interest in the aims and key activities of the group are invited to join.

The group supports and promotes occupational therapists working in hand therapy services. NZAOT encourages the sharing of information, expertise and skills by providing a national resource and networking system for its members.

Members are encouraged to share their resources.

If you are a member of NZAOT and would like to join this SIG please contact the National Office.

Objectives

  • Increase awareness for occupational therapists of the political and strategic directions for acute health Care in New Zealand.
  • Have a focus on the wider developments in acute care and the impact of this on occupational therapy practice.
  • Promote occupational therapy within the field of acute care.
  • Facilitate the sharing of information with colleagues.
  • Facilitate active involvement of the group members in relevant educational activities and opportunities.
  • Provide mutual support for group members via an email list service.

Main activities

  • Email discussion forum.
  • Face to face meetings when arranged by SIG members.

Contact

If you would like more information on the Hand Therapy SIG please contact:

Alison Derbyshire

E-mail: alison.derbyshire@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 03 477 5015