Hospital Play Specialists of New Zealand
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Our Kowhaiwhai
    • Role of the Association
    • The difference between Membership and Registration
    • Official Documents
    • Who We Are
    • Where Are We
  • Becoming a HPS
    • Understanding The Role
    • General HPS Info
    • How to become an HPS FAQ's
    • Current Vacancies
  • Membership
    • Membership Details
    • Become A Member
    • Manage Your Membership
    • NZHPS Contacts
    • Members Notices
    • Meeting Summaries
    • Official Documents
    • Professional Development
  • Registration
    • Registration Welcome
    • Registration Introduction
    • Registration Process & Documents
    • Manage your Registration
    • Registered HPS Directory >
      • NZHPSReg Directory
    • Registration Resources
    • HPSRC Annual Reports
    • Registration FAQ
  • News & Events
    • Event Calendar
    • HPS Awareness Week
    • Conference
    • Consultation/Feedback
  • Resources
  • Links
    • Professional Organisations
    • Useful Documents
  • Contact

Who we are

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Nicola Woollaston

PRESIDENT
  • Starship Hospital

As the President Nicky is the front person to represent the Association.  Nicky has many different jobs including overseeing all association activities, and committees, meeting legal requirements as a charity. Nicky also is the representative for the HPSAANZ at the EEdFed and ECAC Meetings.  
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Melinda White

SECRETARY
  • Christchurch Hospital

As the Secretary Melinda maintains minutes of meetings and coordinates all internal and external Association communication.  Melinda also has a working understanding of all Association rules, procedures, and roles.   
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Chloe Davidson

TREASURER
  • Starship Hospital

​As the Treasurer Chloe is responsible for overseeing the Associations finances. Chloe provides full accounting for all Association accounts and oversees the Annual budget. 
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Meenu Wadhwa 

REGISTRATION COUNCIL LIAISON
  • Waikato Hospital

As the Registration Council Liaison Meenu maintains a regular line of communication between the Executive Committee and the HPS Registration Council.  Meenu also advocates for action points from the Registration Council Reports as necessary on their behalf. ​
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Jemma Thomas

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
  • Christchurch Hospital

As the Membership Officer Jemma maintains all HPSAANZ Membership records.  Jemma also communicates with new staff to inform and educate about the Association and the Registration process. 
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Raquael Jones

WEBSITE COORDINATOR
  • Starship Hospital

As the Website Coordinator Raquael ensures the website is maintained, up to date and current.  Raquael also looks at ways to continue to develop the website to communicate the HPSAANZ vision. 
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Lisa Pearson

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
  • Waikato Hospital

As an Executive Member Lisa provides support and advice to the executive committee.  Executive members also; take responsibility for projects as per strategic planning and direction, lead working parties, regularly participate in vital executive committee meetings, and stand in to support other member as required. 
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Hester Strickland

EXECUTIVE MEMBER
  • KidzFirst Hospital

As an Executive Member Hester provides support and advice to the executive committee.  Executive members also; take responsibility for projects as per strategic planning and direction, lead working parties, regularly participate in vital executive committee meetings, and stand in to support other member as required. 
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Email: info@hospitalplay.org.nz
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