About

Who We Are

The Society of Youth Health Professionals Aotearoa New Zealand (SYHPANZ) was established to benefit the community as a whole by improving the healthy development and wellbeing of New Zealand’s young people.

How to Join

To join SYHPANZ please complete the Join Us section. You are able to pay online using our secure payment gateway PayMate®, by bank deposit or by mailed cheque.

Our Vision

Aotearoa New Zealand is a country where young people are vibrant and optimistic. Where all young people are supported in their healthy development through access to quality health services that make a positive difference to their health and wellbeing.

Our Goals

• To promote the health and wellbeing of all young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• To promote interest in and improvement of youth health clinical practice.
• To promote the development of a capable and sustainable youth health workforce.
   

What We Do

SYHPANZ aims to improve the health and wellbeing of young people, aged 10-24 year, in New Zealand.

SYHPANZ does this by facilitating, promoting, supporting and furthering the knowledge, skills and scope of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals working with young people.

SYPHANZ also works to ensure that young people can access health professionals with specialist skills by working with professional bodies and colleges in the New Zealand health sector to enable health professionals to meet clinical practice competencies and standards in youth health.