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The Paediatric Society of New Zealand believes all children and youth have the right to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. By working as a co-ordinated national network of health professionals, the Society dedicates its efforts and resources to this end.

Mission Statement:

The Paediatric Society of New Zealand believes all children and youth should, by right, attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well being. By working as a coordinated national network of health professionals the Society dedicates its efforts and resources to this end.

Aims and Objectives:

The aims and objectives of the Society are to stimulate interest in and to promote the scientific study of child health and Paediatrics in New Zealand, and to engage in all activities which, in the opinion of the Society, may be necessary from time to time in the interests of child health. The society engages in the following activities to promote the welfare of New Zealand children.

• Encourage and promote the study and advancement of the science and practice of paediatrics, child health nursing and other professional practices involved with child health
• Generally to promote the health and welfare of children in New Zealand consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child
• Advocate for children on all issues related to their health at a local, regional and national level
• Provide information to the public of New Zealand on all matters that concern the health and welfare of children.
• Advance public education and awareness of the science and practice of paediatrics, child health and welfare of children
• Maintenance of the highest possible level of the scientific and ethical practice in the health care of children in New Zealand

Contact:
Paediatric Society of New Zealand
Phone: 04 938 4827
Fax: 04 976 4827
Email: p...@paradise.net.nz
Website: http://www.paediatrics.org.nz/