Oncology and Palliative Care

Welcome to the home page of ‘Oncology and Palliative Care’ SIG which is part of NZAOT. Members of NZAOT with an interest in the aims and key activities of the group are invited to join.

The group supports and promotes Occupational Therapy within services for oncology and palliative care. NZAOT encourages the sharing of information, expertise and skills by providing a national resource and networking system for its members.

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

Objectives

  • To provide a network throughout New Zealand of occupational therapists with a special interest in oncology and palliative care
  • To facilitate the sharing and distribution of ideas and resources within the group
  • To be an identifiable resource for NZAOT Council and Executive Director for issues pertaining to Oncology and Palliative Care
  • To provide a forum to discuss occupational therapy issues in the area of intellectual disabled adults. Where concerns, which affect the profession locally, regionally and nationally, can be discussed
  • To provide the opportunity to facilitate consistency on policies procedures and issues nationally.

Main activities

  • Key contact is via email discussion forum of the Oncology and Palliative Care SIG LISTserv
  • Liaison and networking with members

Contact

If you would like more information on the Oncology and Palliative Care SIG please contact:

Tanya Loveard

E-mail: tanya.loveard@marypotter.org.nz

Phone: Contact phone number