​Welcome/Kia ora

The HPSAANZ supports the development of standards, frameworks and opportunities for learning that enable continued growth of the hospital play specialist profession.

Hospital Play Specialists use individualised therapeutic strategies to support children, young people and their whanau with health care experiences.

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Membership of the Association enables the organization to continue it’s valuable work promoting play in hospitals, advocating for healthcare environments which support children’s and young people’s wellbeing and leading the development of hospital play specialist profession.​

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