Primary Health Care

Welcome to the homepage of the Primary Health Care SIG, which is part of NZAOT. Members of NZAOT who have an interest in the aims and activities of the group are invited to join.

The group supports and promotes occupational therapists working within primary health care services. 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 primary health 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 primary health care

  • To provide a forum to discuss occupational therapy issues in the area of primary health care 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 Primary Health Care SIG LISTserv
  • Face-to-face meetings as arranged

Contact

If you would like more information on the Primary Health Care SIG please contact:

Kirk Reed

E-mail: kirk.reed@aut.ac.nz

Phone: 09 921 9156