Issues of health and public safety in New Zealand are the focus of this category.
Recommended Resources
Dial '111' for emergency services throughout New Zealand. Contains first aid information for accidents, medical events, poisoning, and much more.
http://www.111emergency.co.nz/
Abortion Services in New Zealand
The web site for Abortion Services in New Zealand provides information on services for termination of pregnancy, including explanations of the types of procedures offered.
http://www.abortion.gen.nz/
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides information about the Government of New Zealand's workplace accident prevention and coverage programs and services.
http://www.acc.co.nz/
EDASA, the Eating Disorders Association of South Australia, is a non-profit organisation promoting eating disorder awareness and assistance throughout the region.
http://www.thepanicroomsa.com/
Allergy New Zealand is a non-profit organisation which provides information and other resources for people living with allergies.
http://www.allergy.org.nz/
ANZAED, the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders, is a non-profit organisation which promotes awareness of various eating disorders, as well as recovery and treatment details.
http://www.anzaed.org.au/
Australasian Sleep Trials Network
The Australasian Sleep Trials Network is a non-profit organisation promoting clinical trial research into numerous sleep conditions and disorders.
http://www.sleeptrials.net/
Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasi
ASTH, the Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, is a non-profit organization with a mandate to promote the clinical knowledge relating to thrombosis and hemostasis.
http://www.asth.org.au
Australasian Stroke Trials Network
The Australasian Stroke Trials Network is a non-profit organisation aimed at the coordination of stroke trials in the Australasian Pacific.
http://www.astn.org.au/
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is a medical company that helps people deal with the challenge of grief. Doctors and counselors may find the organization's journal, "Grief Matters" of interest. You can also buy books on grief and bereavement here.
http://www.grief.org.au
Australian Crohn's and Colitis Association
ACCA, the Australian Crohn's and Colitis Association, is a non-profit organisation which provides information and support to sufferers in Australia.
http://www.acca.net.au/
Body Positive is a non-profit organisation providing support and other resources for people living with, or affected by HIV and/or AIDS in New Zealand.
http://www.bodypositive.org.nz
Provides comprehensive health and public safety programs and services to the population of New Zealand.
http://www.cpublichealth.co.nz/
Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand
CFNZ, Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand, is a non-profit organization which provides research and support information for patients and their families throughout the country.
http://www.cfnz.org.nz//
Cystic Fibrosis in Australia is a non-profit organisation which provides educational information and medical support for Australians with cystic fibrosis.
http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au
DermNet is a health information Web resource published by the New Zealand Dermatological Society. The website also makes it easy to find dermatologists in New Zealand and contains a wealth of information on skin cancer including melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
http://dermnetnz.org
Diabetes New Zealand provides comprehensive information to diabetes sufferers, while increasing awareness of the condition to the general public.
http://www.diabetes.org.nz/
Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand
The Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand is a non-profit organisation which provides educational and research information for dyslexics living in New Zealand.
http://www.dyslexiafoundation.org.nz
The Eating Disorder Services web site provides information about treatment and therapy services to people with eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
http://www.eatingdisorders.org.nz/
Epilepsy New Zealand is a non-profit organisation which works to provide people with epilepsy information about the health and support resources available to them.
http://www.epilepsy.org.nz/
European Cystic Fibrosis Society
ECFS, the European Cystic Fibrosis Society, is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to provide educational treatment support information to patients throughout Europe.
http://www.ecfs.eu//
Provides public health and safety information for New Zealanders. Includes disease outbreak and emergency preparedness details.
http://www.everybody.co.nz/
Web site provides information and other resources on influenza and its potential pandemic in or around the country of New Zealand.
http://www.fluinfo.org.nz/
HRC NZ, the Health Research Council of New Zealand, provides information about public health programs and services available to New Zealanders.
http://www.hrc.govt.nz/
IBIS, the Irritable Bowel Information and Support Association of Australia, is a non-profit organisation providing information about IBS; complete with support group details.
http://www.ibis-australia.org/
Provides a free, 24/7, confidential, emergency telephone counselling service for people in New Zealand.
http://www.lifeline.co.nz/
Muscular Dystrophy Association New Zealand
MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand, is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with the disease.
http://www.mda.org.nz
Narcotics Anonymous of New Zealand
NZNA, the Narcotics Anonymous of New Zealand, is a non-profit organization which provides local meeting lists, as well as details about the 12-step program.
http://www.nzna.org/
New Zealand Dietetic Association
Association for food and nutrition professionals throughout New Zealand. Find information about healthy eating habits along with career resources.
http://www.dietitians.org.nz/
New Zealand Psychological Society
The New Zealand Psychological Society is a professional association which provides information on its membership requirements.
http://www.psychology.org.nz/
NZ HIS, the New Zealand Health Information Service, provides an extensive collection and dissemination of health-related and public safety information.
http://www.nzhis.govt.nz/
NZDA, the New Zealand Dental Association, is a non-profit organisation which provides information on training, certification, and continuing education in the field of dentistry.
http://www.nzda.org.nz/
NZFS, the New Zealand Fire Service, is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to reduce the incidence and consequence of fire and other emergencies.
http://www.fire.org.nz/
NZHHA, the New Zealand Home Health Association, is a non-profit organisation concerned with the health and safety of government-funded, or otherwise sponsored nursing homes.
http://www.nzhha.org.nz/
NZPHO, the New Zealand Public Health Observatory, is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to provide access to public health surveillance data and related information.
http://www.nzpho.org.nz/
OHS NZ, the Occupational Health and Safety of New Zealand, provides health and safety information, as well as programs and services to keep New Zealanders safe and healthy.
http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/
PHA NZ, the Public Health Association of New Zealand, is a non-profit organisation promoting public health and safety throughout the country.
http://www.pha.org.nz/
Provides information and other resources on issues pertaining to health and public safety throughout New Zealand.
http://www.publichealth.org.nz/
REDR, the Register of Engineers for Disaster Relief, is a non-profit organisation which provides disaster and emergency relief in New Zealand.
http://www.redrnz.org.nz/
SPELD NZ, the Specific Learning Disabilities Federation of New Zealand, is a non-profit organisation which provides information about overcoming learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.
http://www.speld.org.nz/
Stroke Foundation of New Zealand
The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand provides information for reducing the risks and improving the outcomes for stroke sufferers.
http://www.stroke.org.nz/
