VNT ASSOCIATION

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Reasons to join

Community of Practice

  • A monthly online forum is provided where learning is shared by different districts from across New Zealand.
  • Currently investigating the provision of regional peer supervision.
  • The provision of online resource sharing and a discussion forum via the website.
  • We welcome associate members who are looking for a supportive and friendly network to brainstorm with.

Bi annual conferences

  • The VNTA hosts a conference every second year and this is available at a reduced cost to members. These conferences have provided a unique platform for regional networking and invaluable professional development.

Access to the Education Fund for Full members

  • Members are supported with funding to attend courses, conferences or as a contribution to further research.

Regional Collaboration

How to become a member

Full membership

Full membership is open to New Zealand registered Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who support infants and young children from a transdisciplinary perspective within a publicly funded service.

Associate membership

Associate membership is open to New Zealand registered Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists or Speech Language Therapists working in Paediatrics with a developmental focus.

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The subscription year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

You’ll need to pay for your membership at the time of signing up. We accept payment by direct bank transfer. If your employer is going to pay for your membership, you’ll need to arrange with them to either pay for the membership at time of purchase, or pay for this yourself and claim it back from your employer.

Support that VNT can provide

Family Support & Intervention

VNT’s support families to identify their goals for their child and provide intervention that meets their individual needs.

Guidance on Positioning, Handling, & Play

They provide families and caregivers advice on positioning, handling and use of play to enhance developmental progress.

Understanding Child Sensitivities

Assist families and caregivers to understand their baby’s/child’s sensitivities in order to help them to regulate.

Daily Activity Support

Provide assessment and provision of equipment or positioning advice to support daily activities e.g. – feeding, play, personal cares, standing, mobility, sleeping, transport.