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Links
The following links have been compiled to assist with research and inquiries about health services.
If you have suggestions about other links that should be added to this list please e-mail us with your suggestion.
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www.workingin-newzealand.com
This site is for NZ employers who are looking for returning New Zealanders and NZ-bound skilled professionals.
www.immigration.govt.nz
(NZIS) is the sole agency of the New Zealand government responsible for migration to New Zealand.
www.dol.govt.nz
The Department of Labour’s primary role is to improve the performance of the labour market and, through this, strengthen the economy and increase the standard of living for those in New Zealand.
www.ers.dol.govt.nz
Contains basic information on laws relating to the workplace. Outlines the main rights and obligations of employers and employees.
www.osh.govt.nz
The governmental organisation charged with workplace safety OSH Administers the following legislation: Dangerous Goods Act 1974. Explosives Act 1957, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and the Machinery Act 1950.
www.ird.govt.nz
The official website of the IRD. Contains information on income tax, paid parental leave, employer responsibilities etc.
NZ Government Jobs Online
www.jobs.govt.nz
We have an important job for you!
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"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;
help resolve problems between consumers and providers of health and disability services; and
improve the quality of health care and disability services."
The Human Rights Commission is New Zealand's national institution for the protection and promotion of human rights.
"The Privacy Commissioner is independent of the Executive and of Parliament. This independence means I can be seen to be impartial when investigating complaints free from influence by the Executive or members of Parliament. This is particularly important as I have from time to time to investigate complaints against a Minister or complaints involving a member of Parliament. Many complaints are against government departments and ministries. It is also important for certain of my other roles such as advising on the privacy implications of proposed new laws and monitoring information matching by government agencies."
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NZGO is the Official Gateway to New Zealand Government. This website provides an overview of New Zealand and its government, access to government services information, as well as government agency contact details.
Medsafe - the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority - is a business unit of the Ministry of Health. Medsafe is the authority responsible for the regulation of therapeutic products in New Zealand. Medsafe regulates by applying a framework that weighs up risks and benefits of medicines and medical devices, ensures there are therapeutic benefits and manages the potential risks associated with use of these products.
The Commission was established in response to the recommendations of the 1996 Inquiry into Mental Health Services and is expected to lead the development of mental health services in New Zealand.
This is the website for the Ministry of Health the organisation in New Zealand responsible for policy and overall management of governmental health agencies.
District Health Boards (DHBs) are responsible for providing, or funding the provision of, health and disability services in their district. There are 21 DHBs in New Zealand and they have existed since 1 January 2001 when the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 came into force.
Information and policy regarding alcohol, drugs and tobacco in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Health Information Service (NZHIS) is a group within the Ministry of Health responsible for the collection and dissemination of health-related information. The NZHIS has as its foundation the goal of making accurate information readily available and accessible in a timely manner throughout the health sector.
The Service Planning and New Health Intervention Assessment (SPNIA) framework helps District Health Boards (DHBs) and the Ministry of Health with health service changes that require a collective decision.
The National Screening Unit (NSU) provides health screening programmes in New Zealand. A separate unit of the Ministry of Health, the Unit is responsible for the safety, effectiveness and quality of health and disability screening programmes.
The National Health Committee (NHC) provides the New Zealand Minister of Health with independent advice on a broad spectrum of health and disability issues. The NHC incorporates the Public Health Advisory Committee, which provides the Minister with public health advice.
Catch up on the implementation and progress of the New Zealand Disability Strategy and the latest departmental work plans.
PHARMAC's aim is to ensure that there is fair and equitable patient access to medicines which contribute to New Zealander's health, through vigorous assessment of medicines and the effective management of public subsidies for them.
Strengthening Families provides coordinated support for families who are working with more than two agencies. The agencies and the family work together to develop joint solutions, rather than each agency dealing with one part of the problem and never seeing the bigger picture.
The Confidential Listening and Assistance Service provides a forum for people who have concerns about their time in State care in the health, child welfare or special education sector, before 1992.
You can talk to us if you have concerns about abuse, neglect or the way you were treated in State care before 1992. Our job is to listen, and where appropriate, to assist you to get further help.People who might want to talk with us include those who lived in
- Psychiatric Hospitals and wards - Health Camps - Child Welfare - Special Education Homes
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www.alcohol.org.nz
The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) was established in 1976 by Act of Parliament, following a report by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Sale of Liquor. The Commission recommended establishing a permanent council whose aim was to encourage responsible use and minimise misuse.
www.arthritis.org.nz
Arthritis New Zealand is the national voluntary organisation in New Zealand which represents the interests of those with arthritis.
www.asthmanz.co.nz
Provides information about the Foundation and its work and has links to local support available in Nelson and Marlborough.
www.cam.org.nz
This website aims to provide clear, precise and up-to-date evidence-based information to the public about Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
www.dpa.org.nz
DPA (New Zealand) is an umbrella organisation representing people with disabilities, the organisations involved in advocacy on their behalf, and service providers. As a national assembly encompassing people with all types of disabilities - physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric, neurological and age related - DPA is the voice of people with disabilities in New Zealand.
www.eldernet.co.nz
A national database directory that lists all national residential care facilities.
www.enable.co.nz
Enable New Zealand is a multi-service organisation, which assists people with disabilities and their families, employers, health professionals and disability support organisations. It manages health funding designated to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
www.healthline.co.nz
If you or a family member is feeling unwell and you're not sure what to do, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. It's free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Registered nurses will offer advice on what to do. Healthline also offers a Well Child telephone advice service for parents and caregivers of under five year olds with questions about parenting or health matters.
www.hpforum.org.nz
The Health Promotion Forum is a national umbrella organisation uniting the efforts of community groups throughout Aotearoa-New Zealand to work for a healthier society.
www.keea.org.nz
Support families of, and children with bedwetting, daytime wetting and soiling problems. KEEA was started by Nelson Public Health Nurse Shirley Reid who passed away in 2005. Although we field calls from all over NZ we are Nelson-based.
More detailed information on breastfeeding.
www.nsu.govt.nz
You will find information about the Unit, our role and purpose, current screening programmes, and information about population-based screening programmes.
www.nzblood.co.nz
New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) was created on 1 July 1998 to ensure the supply of safe blood products. NZBS takes the responsibility for the development of an integrated national blood transfusion process from the collection of blood from volunteer donors to the transfusion of blood products within the hospital environment - a ‘vein to vein’ transfusion service.
www.nzgg.org.nz
The New Zealand Guidelines Group was established by the National Health Committee (NHC) in 1996 as an informal network of expertise and information on guideline development and implementation. The primary purpose in establishing the New Zealand Guidelines Group was to train health and disability professionals and consumers in the development and implementation of best practice guidelines. The long-term aim is to help facilitate a culture change among all stakeholders in health care and disability support to improve the quality, effectiveness and equity of service provision.
www.qualityhealth.org.nz
An independent nonprofit incorporated society established by the health sector to improve performance in the health and disability support sector.
www.mcnz.org.nz
The Medical Council registers doctors to practise medicine in New Zealand. Registration is evidence that a doctor has met a certain standard and is the means by which we achieve our primary purpose - protecting the health and safety of New Zealanders.
www.werrycentre.org.nz
Housed within the Department of Psychological Medicine in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Auckland, and incorporates: workforce development for the child and adolescent mental health sector workforce; teaching in child and adolescent mental health; research in the child and adolescent mental health field and workforce development in this field.
www.weka.net.nz
Weka is New Zealand's disability information web site, for people with disabilities, their families, whanau and caregivers, health professionals and disability information providers.
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Support, information and advice for those with cancer, their loved ones or simply for anyone with cancer questions.
www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz
Offers a support group and contacts for sufferers in Nelson. Fact sheets available on a wide range of topics related to Gastric Reflux in Infants and Children. 0800 380 517 National free calling line 9am -9pm Mon-Sat.
www.marlboroughhospice.org.nz
The official website of the Marlborough Community Hospice which exists to help people with terminal illnesses make the most of life. The Marlborough Community Hospice is a partnership between the Marlborough Hospice Trust and the Salvation Army.
www.nelsonpho.org.nz
www.marlboroughpho.org.nz
Nelson Bays Primary Health Organisation (PHO) & Kimi Hauora Wairau have been set up to give effect to the Government's vision for the provision of Primary Health Care Services. That vision sees people being part of local primary health care services that improve their health, keep them well, are easy to access and coordinate their ongoing care. Primary health care services are intended to focus on better health for a population and actively work to reduce health inequalities between different groups.
PO Box 672
Nelson
Phone: (03) 546 6219
Fax: (03) 546 7295
www.nutritionandphysicalactivity.org.nz
This is a link to Nelson Marlborough Nutrition and Physical Activity Programme. This programme aims to see the region take a lead in ‘turning around the obesity epidemic’ and is a $2m per annum Nelson Marlborough District Health Board initiative with input from councils, government agencies and community groups.
www.nelson.planet.org.nz/kyom/index.html
Make the choice and have a K.Y.O.M. Midwife as your Lead Maternity Carer. Nelson Region After Hours & Duty Doctor Operates from 96 Waimea Road, Nelson seven days a week from 8am to 10pm. A duty doctor is on-call after 10pm. This service is available for visitors to the area or those who have shifted here but don't yet have a GP, and it covers GP calls after hours for Nelson city and rural areas to Wakefield and Mapua. Telephone: 03 546 8881.
www.nelsonhospice.org.nz
The Nelson Region Hospice provides a range of holistic services and programmes to meet the physical, psychological, spiritual and cultural needs of patients and their families-whanau.
www.healthcarenelson.co.nz
Offers professional, responsive, flexible health care services options with a range of services throughout Nelson, Tasman (including Golden Bay) and Marlborough.
http://www.sissal.govt.nz/SIHSP/SIHSPHome.htm
South Island DHBs have come together to plan long-term, viable health services across the mainland. The new initiative is called the South Island Health Services Plan. It aims to keep health services close to where people live, while also making sure those services are viable in the long term, from a clinical, workforce and financial perspective. Representatives from the six South Island DHBs and the South Island Shared Services Agency (SISSAL), including (Southland, South Canterbury, Canterbury, Nelson Marlborough, Otago and West Coast), have formed a steering group. As planning progresses, the membership of the steering group may need to evolve further.
Teen Health
www.teenhealth.co.nz
A site targeting the teens in the Nelson & Tasman areas, who are shy about seeking medical advice. Also provides a resource, for all age groups, of the medical practices and practitioners in the Nelson area.
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