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The 62nd Paediatric Society of New Zealand's Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in New Plymouth 24-26 November 2010.  Please click here to view further information. 
The PSNZ is the distributor of the Travelling Trust, the proceeds of which may, at the discretion of Council, be distributed to eligible members of the Society to assist them to attend approved conferences.  Please click here to download an application form to apply for a scholarship to attend the 2010 ASM (closing date for applications Friday 27th August 2010). 

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• Research Review
• Situations Vacant
• Position Statement - B4 School Check (May 2010)
• Recent Submissions

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, and to engage in the following activities which 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.

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