The Department of Physiotherapy at AUT is a leading provider of the physiotherapy professionals of the future, each adequately equipped to meet the changing needs of a dynamic profession.

Private Bag 92 006
Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: +64 (9) 917-9999
Fax: +64 (9) 917-9620
www.aut.ac.nz/study-at-aut/study-areas/health-sciences/physiotherapy

The School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago prepares graduates for the Physiotherapy profession that are among the best in the world. The comprehensive postgraduate programme enables students to pursue the highest level of independent research and refine their clinical skills.

University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin
New Zealand
Phone: +64 (3) 479-7460
Fax: +64 (3) 479-8414
www.otago.ac.nz/physiotherapy

The responsibilities of the Physiotherapy Board of Australia include registering physiotherapists and students; developing standards, codes and guidelines for the physiotherapy profession; handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings; assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.

G.P.O. Box 9958
Melbourne
VIC 3001
Australia
www.physiotherapyboard.gov.au

The Australian Physiotherapy Council is an independent national body assuring high standards in physiotherapy for the Australian community.

GPO Box 587
Canberra
ACT 2601
Australia
Tel: + 61 2 6262 6029
Fax: + 61 2 6262 5284
www.physiocouncil.com.au

The New Zealand society of Physiotherapists represents the interests of professional physiotherapists in New Zealand. It:
* formulates policies relating ethical standards of the profession to the practise of physiotherapy.
* makes representations, on behalf of the profession, to government health agencies and other relevant bodies.
* supports and coordinates continuing professional development of its members.

PO Box 27-386
Wellington
New Zealand
There are also branches throughout the country
Phone: +64 (4) 801 6500
Fax: +64 (4) 801 5571
www.nzsp.org.nz

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) administers New Zealands accident compensation scheme, which provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand. In return people do not have the right to sue for personal injury, other than for exemplary damages.

PO Box 262
Wellington
New Zealand
Free phone (for claims): 0800 101 996
Fax: 04 918 3975
www.acc.co.nz

The Ministry of Health is the Government's principal agent and advisor on health and disability. It develops policy advice for the Government on health and disability issues, administers health regulations and legislation, funds health and disability support services, plans and maintains nationwide frameworks and specifications of services, monitors sector performance and provides information to the wider health and disability sector and the public.

133 Molesworth St
P.O. Box 5013
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone: 04 - 496-2000
Fax: 04 - 496-2340
International code: 0064
www.moh.govt.nz

The purpose of the New Zealand Immigration Service is to contribute to New Zealand's economic and social wellbeing.
This is done by developing and implementing immigration legislation and policies to facilitate the entry of visitors, workers and migrants, while minimising risks and maximising the contribution to growth and enhancement of New Zealand's economy and culture.
There are many branches throughout NZ.

Wellington Branch
Level 7
Regional Council Centre
142-146 Wakefield St
P O Box 27149
Wellington
New Zealand
Ph: 0508 55 88 55
Fax: 04 917 6640
www.immigration.govt.nz

Confidential personal and health assistance by the profession for Medical, Dental, Veterinary & Physiotherapy Health Practitioners.

PO Box 812
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone: 0800 471 2654
Fax: (04) 498 4003
Email: dhas@clear.net.nz

The Health and Disability Commissioner is an independent agency set up to promote and protect the rights of consumers who use health and disability services. Also to help resolve problems between consumers and providers of health and disability services.

PO Box 1791
Auckland
New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 11 22 33
Fax: 09 373 1061
www.hdc.org.nz

The Knowledge Basket or Te kete o te wänanga - hosts several large databases providing access through the World Wide Web

P.O. Box 46079 Herne Bay, Auckland.
New Zealand
Phone:(09) 815 2049.
Fax:(09) 815 2047
www.knowledge-basket.co.nz

A digital copy of the Health Practitioners Competency Assurance Act 2003 can be found at www.legislation.govt.nz

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority was established to co-ordinate national qualifications. It took over the functions of several agencies that had run schools, trades and vocational examinations. It also assumed new responsibilities, notably to develop a national qualifications framework and to approve non-university degrees.

PO Box 160
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone: 0800 623243
www.nzqa.ac.nz

The Privacy Commissioner has a number of functions including investigating complaints and promoting, by education and publicity, an understanding and acceptance of the information privacy principles.

PO Box 466
Auckland
New Zealand
Phone: 09 302 8655 or 0800 803 909
Fax: 09 302 2305
www.privacy.org.nz