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The Paediatric Society of New Zealand Inc (PSNZ) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. Until 2000 it remained largely a professional support organisation for paediatricians. In 2000 it moved to become a multidisciplinary organisation in recognition of the crucial role played by all groups of child health professionals in achieving its mission. PSNZ is committed to improving the health of children and young people. As a multi-disciplinary Society it is able to develop and influence pathways for improvement.

The PSNZ is a national organisation working to:

The Paediatric Society of New Zealand Inc (PSNZ) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation. Until 2000 it remained largely a professional support organisation for paediatricians. In 2000 it moved to become a multidisciplinary organisation in recognition of the crucial role played by all groups of child health professionals in achieving its mission. PSNZ is committed to improving the health of children and young people. As a multi-disciplinary Society it is able to develop and influence pathways for improvement.

The PSNZ is a national organisation working to:

• be consistent with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
• advocate for the health, well-being and social environment of children and young people
• plan for the development of all aspects of health care for children and young people and consider how services inter-link with each other
• promote quality health care and disease prevention initiatives for children and young people
• establish standards, guidelines and position statements

provide and publish information for health care professionals and the public on matters that concern the health and welfare of children and young people.
Contact:
KidsHealth
Website: http://www.kidshealth.org.nz/